Rancho Baked Beans

Ingredients

• 1 pound dried navy beans
• 1/2 pound bacon, diced
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 cup molasses
• 1/4 cup ketchup
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon dry mustard
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 cups chicken broth

Directions

1. Soak the beans in a large bowl of water overnight.
2. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
3. In a large skillet, cook the bacon until crisp. Remove the bacon with a slotted spoon and set aside.
4. Add the onion to the skillet and cook until softened. Add the cooked bacon back to the skillet and set aside.
5. In a large bowl, combine the beans, bacon and onion, brown sugar, molasses, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, dry mustard, garlic powder, chili powder, and black pepper.
6. Pour the mixture into a large baking dish and pour the chicken broth over the top.
7. Cover the dish tightly with aluminum foil and bake for 1 1/2 hours, or until the beans are tender.
8. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes to brown the top.
9. Serve warm.

Interesting Facts

• Rancho Baked Beans can be made with a variety of beans, such as navy, pinto, or black beans.
• This recipe is a great way to use up leftover bacon.
• Rancho Baked Beans can be served as a side dish or as a main dish with a salad.