Baked Beans [Recipe]

The different varieties of beans add great texture to the dish. While some varieties are suggested in the recipe, I often use whatever is in the house.

Ingredients

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tablespoon vegetable oil medium onions, chopped 8oz cans tomato sauce or for more texture, use diced tomatos cup brown sugar tablespoon cider vinegar tablespoon molasses tablespoon Worcestershire sauce teaspoon chili powder 16oz can chickpeas, rinsed and drained 16oz can kidney beans, rinsed and drained 16oz can black beans, rinsed and drained 16oz can butter beans, rinsed and drained

1. Preheat oven to 375 °F
2. Heat oil in a large, heavy, ovenproof pot over medium-high heat.  Add onion and saute until soft, about 10 minutes.
3. Mix in tomato sauce, brown sugar, vinegar, molasses, Worcestershire sauce, and chili powder.
4. Add all beans.  Stir and cover.
5. Bake, stirring occasionally, about 1-1/2 hours until mixture thickens.

This dish is even better the second day.  Microwave or heat on the stove top until warm