Barbecued Pinto Beans

Total Time: 2 hrs 15 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 2 hrs

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 16 ounces dried pinto beans
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 medium onions, chopped
• 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 1 (12 ounce) can beer
• 3/4 cup molasses
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 cup mesquite flavored barbecue sauce
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 cup vegetable broth or 1 cup chicken broth
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper

Recipe

• 1 in a large bowl, soak beans overnight in enough water to cover by 2 inches. the next day, drain beans.
• 2 in a large soup pot, heat oil over medium heat. add onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden, 3-5 minutes.
• 3 increase heat to medium high. add beans, tomatoes, beer, molasses, garlic, barbecue sauce, soy sauce, broth and pepper. stir to blend. bring to a boil and cook, stirring occasionally, 4-5 minutes.
• 4 reduce heat to medium low. cover and simmer until beans are tender, 2 to 2 ½ hours. if liquid evaporates during last hour of cooking, add a little water.