Spicy Southwest Baked Beans

Great side for your favorite burger! You may substitute 2 cans of black beans for the pinto beans, or use 1 can of each! From 1001 Low-Fat Recipes.

• Ready In: 1 hr
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1  cup  chopped onion
• 1⁄2 cup  chopped green bell pepper
• 1  jalapeno pepper, chopped
• 2  garlic cloves, chopped
• 1  tablespoon olive oil
• 2 (15 ounce) cans pinto beans, rinsed and drained
• 1⁄2 cup beer
• 1⁄4 cup  sliced sun-dried tomato, softened
• 1⁄4 cup light brown sugar, packed
• 1  teaspoon cumin
• 1⁄2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
• 1  bay leaf
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt

Directions

1. Saute onion, bell pepper, chili and garlic in oil in large skillet until tender, about 8 minutes.
2. Combine onion mixture and remaining ingredients in 1 1/2 quart casserole.
3. Bake at 350 degrees, covered, 30 minutes.
4. Uncover and bake 15-20 minutes or until liquid is nearly absorbed.
5. Discard bay leaf.