New Mexican Baked Beans

Description

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. Adapted from www.fiery-foods.com

Ingredients

• Bacon
• Onion
• Garlic Cloves
• Great Northern Beans
• New Mexico Chile Powder
• Barbecue Sauce
• Beer
• Dark Brown Sugar
• Dry Mustard

Instructions

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