Beans With Beef Jerky

I got this recipe from Cooking Light. It is a great alternative to traditional baked beans with bacon. It is really really good!

• Ready In: 1 hr 40 mins
• Serves: 10
• Yields: 5 cups

Ingredients

• 2  teaspoons olive oil
• 3  cups  chopped onions (about 1 large)
• 3  cups  chopped green bell peppers (about 1 medium)
• 5  garlic cloves, minced
• 1 1⁄2 cups  fat-free low-sodium chicken broth
• 1⁄2 cup  peppered  beef jerky, minced
• 2  tablespoons molasses
• 2  teaspoons ground cumin
• 3 (15 ounce) cans pinto beans, rinsed and drained

Directions

1. Heat oil in a dutch oven over medium heat. Add onion, bell pepper, and garlic to pan; cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add broth and remaining ingredients; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 1 hour, stirring occasionally. Uncover and cook until liquid is reduced by half (about 15 minutes).