1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup water
1 onion, chopped
1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
1 clove garlic, minced
1 onion, chopped
1 cup lean ground beef
3 tablespoons brown sugar
1/2 cup water
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease baking sheets.
In a large saucepan, bring water to a boil. Stir in oil, then reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes. Stir in water. Add the onion, bell pepper and garlic. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 5 minutes. Stir in ground beef, brown sugar and salt.
Lower heat to medium-low and season with black pepper. Pour over beans in pan. Sprinkle with bread crumbs.
Bake in preheated oven for 10 minutes, or until beans are tender and can be sliced. Serve hot.