Bbq Bean Casserole

1 lb lean hamburger
1/2-3/4 cup chopped onions
1/2-3/4 cup chopped celery
1/2-3/4 cup chopped green peppers
1 can baked beans
1 teaspoon dry mustard
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1 bay leaf
3 cloves garlic, minced
salt and pepper
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
1/2 cup ketchup
1-2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

1. Brown the first 4 ingredients-drain.
2. Mix in remaining ingredients, bring to a low boil and reduce heat to simmer and cook on top of the stove for 5 min-stirring often.
3. Transfer to a casserole dish and bake at 325 degrees for 2 hours stirring every 30 min.
4. Add a bit of water if this starts to dry out.