2 tablespoons vegetable oil OR olive oil
2 large onions, finely chopped (2 cups)
1 pound ground beef
2 (15 oz) cans boston-style baked beans
2 medium tomatoes, finely chopped (1 cup)
1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
1 tablespoon dijon mustard
1 1/4 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
5 slices bacon

preheat oven to 350°. coat a 2-quart casserole dish with pam; set aside.

in a large skillet, heat the oil over medium heat. add the onion; cook about 5 minutes or until softened. add the beef; cook about 10 minutes or until brown, breaking meat up with a fork as it cooks.

in a large bowl, combine the beef mixture with the remaining ingredients except the bacon; mix well. pour beef mixture into the prepared casserole; arrange the bacon slices on top. cover with a lid or aluminum foil. bake about 45 minutes or until thick and bubbly. uncover dish and preheat broiler. broil for 1-2 minutes or until the bacon is crisp.

8-10 servings