Ingredients

  • 3 bacon slices, chopped
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 3 (16-ounce) cans pinto beans, drained
  • 1/3 cup firmly packed brown sugar
  • 1/3 cup molasses
  • 1/3 cup ketchup
  • 2 1/2 tablespoons prepared mustard
  • 1/2 medium-size green bell pepper, chopped

Method

  • Cook bacon slices in a large skillet until crisp; remove bacon, reserving drippings in pan.
  • Saute onion and garlic in reserved drippings until tender.
  • Combine bacon slices, onion mixture, beans, and remaining ingredients in a slow cooker.
  • Cover and cook on HIGH for 2 1/2 to 3 hours or on LOW for 5 to 6 hours.