Hearty Baked Beans

In a large pan, fry the bacon to crisp. Remove from pan and set aside. Pour off all but 1-2 Tbsp. bacon grease. Saute onions. Add the ground beef and brown. Remove excess fat. Season with Gateway to the North, salt, and additional pepper to taste. Now mix in tomato soup, flour, brown sugar, and Pomegranate molasses. Break bacon into small pieces. Place bacon and beans into a large dutch oven or oven save large pot. Add the meat mixture and mix together. Readjust seasonings to taste. Heat in 350 degree oven for one hour. Alternately: place in a crockpot and heat on low until warmed through, approximately 4 hours, then turn to keep warm setting.