This is kind of like a Hamburger Helper for a can of baked beans.  And it’s dead easy.

• Boil some barley, rice, pasta, or grain of your choice up in some stock.
• Throw in a can of baked beans (get a kind with a tomato-flavored sauce, like Bush’s Homestyle beans).  Also throw in a can of diced tomatoes.
• Bring back to a boil.  Salt and pepper to taste.

You’ve got a lovely stew that’s fancier than just a can of baked beans.  Good served with cheese on top.