California Sunset Beans

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"Beans, bacon, chili sauce and tomato all simmer together to create a spicy, Mexican influenced bean side dish that makes you want to say "arriba!"..."

INGREDIENTS
1 pound pink beans
10 cups COLD water
1/2 teaspoon salt
6-7 bacon slices (I use turkey bacon)
1 medium size onion chopped, 1/2 cup total
1 celery stalk chopped, 1/2 cup total
1 garlic clove
1/4 - 1/2 cup tomato puree (depending on your preference)
1/4 cup chili sauce (can use less or more depending on taste)
2 tablespoons Dixie Crystals Extra Fine Granulated Sugar
2 teaspoons salt (I use tsp but you can use tbsp if you prefer)
1/2 tablespoon ground pepper, black
1 can (4 ounces) diced chilies
1 teaspoon dry mustard Mexican seasoning spices, to your taste
Chile powder to taste
** I have also used with this ground turkey and very occasionally for a different flair diced pineapple about 1 cup**
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