Bean and Tomato Sauce

1 T. corn or safflower oil

1 T. instant minced onion

1 c. hot water

1/8 tsp. black pepper

1/2 c. tomato catsup

1 T. prepared mustard

1/4 c. brown sugar
2 T. white sugar

1 T. vinegar

1 lb. frankfurters or wieners

2 1-lb. cans beans in tomato sauce

Heat oil and onions to boiling temperature in heavy saucepan. Stir. Add hot water when onions begin to brown. Add all other ingredients, except meat and beans. Stir. Cut meat into 1/4-inch pieces. Add to sauce in pan. Stir. Add beans in tomato sauce (or pork and beans), stir and bring to full rolling boil. Serve with rice. This sauce is similar to baked beans, but thinner. It is even better when heated the second time, so I prepare it a meal before serving it, heating it again just before serving. Makes 6 servings.

Anna V. Liechty

Our Swiss Pantry II

First Mennonite Church (Berne, IN)

1987