Spicy Southwest Baked Beans

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. 1

   Saute onion, bell pepper, chili and garlic in oil in large skillet until tender, about 8 minutes.

2. 2

   Combine onion mixture and remaining ingredients in 1 1/2 quart casserole.

3. 3

   Bake at 350 degrees, covered, 30 minutes.

4. 4

   Uncover and bake 15-20 minutes or until liquid is nearly absorbed.

5. 5

   Discard bay leaf.