Spicy Southwest Baked Beans

Submitted by TheGrumpyChef

"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: 1hr
• Ingredients: 13
• 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.

Reviews

[teresas]

I loved everything about these beans except the sun-dried tomatoes, and I love those things. I didn't think they worked well with the recipe. I picked them out and so did DH. I really never pick things out. So next time I will omit those. I did cut the recipe in half and thought the sweetness was spot on. I used the beer even tho I don't drink it but we had some left over from a get together. I cooked this in the oven with a meatloaf and roasted potatoes for a very easy dinner. I enjoyed the bite to this dish. Thanks for posting. :)

 

[flower7]

These were very nice! I'm not a beer drinker so used beef broth instead. I also used red bell pepper not green and pickled jalapeno instead of fresh. I added 15 minutes to the cook time (I like my baked beans pretty thick). I think I would cut back on the sugar just a hair next time but otherwise I loved these! Thanks for the recipe!