Southwest Baked Beans

The spiciness factor can be kicked up (or down) by adjusting the chili powder and adding hot sauce. – Terry
Source: Bon Appetit, July 1999

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 5 oz Canadian bacon, cut into ½-inch pieces
• 2 cups onion, chopped
• 15-oz can tomato sauce
• 1 cup packed light brown sugar
• 6 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 3 tablespoons light molasses
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tablespoon chili power (or to taste)
• 1 15-oz can garbanzo beans (chickpeas), drained and rinsed
• 1 15-oz can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 15-oz can black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 15-oz can butter beans, drained and rinsed

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
2. Heat oil in heavy large ovenproof pot over medium-high heat. Add bacon and onions; sauté until brown, about 10 minutes.
3. Mix in tomato sauce and next 5 ingredients.
4. Add all of the beans and stir to combine.
5. Cover pot and transfer to the oven to bake until mixture thickens, stirring occasionally, about an hour and a half.