New Mexican Baked Beans

• slices bacon, diced↗4
• large onion, chopped↗1
• 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 powder2 teaspoons
• cups prepared barbecue sauce↗1 1⁄2 cups
• cup beer or 1/4 cup water↗1⁄4 cup
• cup dark brown sugar, packed↗1⁄4 cup
• teaspoon dry mustard1 teaspoon

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Saute bacon in skillet until just brown and slightly crisp.

2. 2

   Remove and set aside on paper towel to drain.

3. 3

   Remove all but about 1 tablespoon drippings.

4. 4

   Add onion and cook over medium heat until softened, about 5 minutes.

5. 5

   Add garlic and cook 1 minute longer.

6. 6

   Place beans in a 2 1/2 to 3 quart baking dish with a lid.

7. 7

   Add the onions and garlic.

8. 8

   Stir in the chile powder, barbecue sauce, beer, brown sugar and mustard.

9. 9

   Sprinkle with bacon.

10. 10

    Cover and bake in a 325F degree oven for 45 minutes.

11. 11

    Uncover and cook about 15 minutes longer.