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