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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 50 Minutes |
Ready In: 60 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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These beans use New Mexican chile powder, a dark red, smoky powder. It is available in Mexican markets. You can substitute a dark, rich chile powder, like the ancho chile powder that is available in some supermarkets. Ingredients:
4 slices bacon, diced |
1 large onion, chopped |
2 garlic cloves, chopped |
2 (15 1/2 ounce) cans great northern beans, rinsed and drained (or 3 cups cooked beans) |
2 teaspoons new mexico chile powder |
1 1/2 cups prepared barbecue sauce |
1/4 cup beer or 1/4 cup water |
1/4 cup dark brown sugar, packed |
1 teaspoon dry mustard |
Directions:
1. Saute bacon in skillet until just brown and slightly crisp.
2. Remove and set aside on paper towel to drain.
3. Remove all but about 1 tablespoon drippings.
4. Add onion and cook over medium heat until softened, about 5 minutes.
5. Add garlic and cook 1 minute longer.
6. Place beans in a 2 1/2 to 3 quart baking dish with a lid.
7. Add the onions and garlic.
8. Stir in the chile powder, barbecue sauce, beer, brown sugar and mustard.
9. Sprinkle with bacon.
10. Cover and bake in a 325F degree oven for 45 minutes.
11. Uncover and cook about 15 minutes longer.
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