Calico Beans - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 lb. bacon, diced
1/2 lb. ground beef
1 c. onion, chopped
1/2 c. ketchup
1 tsp. dry mustard
1 tsp. salt
1/2 c. white sugar
1/2 c. brown sugar
2 tsp. vinegar
1 can pork and beans (undrained)
1 can butter beans, drained
1 can green beans, drained
1 can kidney beans, drained
28 oz. can tomatoes (whole)
1/2 lb. green beans (fresh), sliced
1/2 lb. fresh okra, cut into 1/2-inch lengths
3/4 c. finely chopped green bell peppers
1 Tbsp. chopped fresh basil
1 1/2 tsp. fresh oregano, chopped
3 (7-inch long) zucchini, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 eggplant, pared and cut into 1-inch chunks
2 Tbsp. grated Parmesan cheese
1 onion, sliced
2 Tbsp. lemon juice

Preparation

Drain and coarsely chop tomatoes.
Reserve liquid.
Mix together tomatoes and reserved liquid, onion, green beans, okra, green pepper, lemon juice and herbs.
Cover and bake at 325\u00b0 for 15 minutes.
Mix in zucchini and eggplant and continue baking, covered, 60 more minutes or until vegetables are tender.
Stir occasionally.
Sprinkle top with Parmesan cheese just before serving.