Beer Baked Beans

I saw Sandra Lee make this on the Food Network. It looks like total comfort food, and because it's "semi-homemade" it's simple, too!

• Ready In: 1 hr 15 mins
• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 4  slices bacon (I plan to use turkey bacon)
• 1  medium red onion, diced
• 2 (28 ounce) cans  baked beans (I plan to use vegetarian)
• 1⁄4 cup ketchup
• 1⁄4 cup spicy brown mustard (or less to taste)
• 3  tablespoons molasses
• 1 (12 ounce) bottle lager beer

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
2. Slice each slice of bacon into 4 pieces. Cook in a large pot over medium heat, until fat is rendered, but bacon is not yet crispy.
3. In pan with bacon fat, cook chopped onion until soft, about 5 minutes. Add remaining ingredients, stir to combine. Bring to boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
4. Carefully transfer with a ladle to a 2-quart casserole dish. Place on foil-lined baking sheet and bake 45 minutes to 1 hour, or until beans are desired thickness.