Drain beans, saving the juices.
Combine the bean juices with 1 teaspoon garlic
powder, 1 teaspoon dry mustard, ½ cup vinegar, 1 cup brown sugar, and 2–3 cups
molasses.
Cook or microwave until the sugar dissolves.
Add 1 pound browned, drained ground beef and 1
large chopped onion.
Drain any remaining fat.
Add the bean mixture.
Bake uncovered at 325°F.
Stir after approximately 3 hours.
Ground beef is optional.