SELKIRK BEANS

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp oil
• 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
• 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 1 tbsp chili powder
• 2 cans (19 oz/540 mL each) Romano beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 can beer
• 1 small can diced green chilies
• 1/2 cup crumbled cooked bacon
• 1/3 cup fancy molasses
• 1/4 cup ketchup
• 1 tbsp chopped canned chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, optional
• 1/2 tsp salt

Directions

1. Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.
2. Add onion and garlic; saute for 2 minutes.
3. Add chili powder and saute until fragrant, about 1 minute.
4. Add remaining ingredients (beans through salt) and bring to a boil.
5. Reduce heat; cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 40 minutes.
6. Uncover and continue cooking, stirring occasionally, for 15 minutes or until slightly thickened.