Spicy Southwest Baked Beans

• 1 cup chopped onion
• 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
• 1 jalapeno pepper, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, chopped
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 (15 ounce) cans pinto beans, rinsed and drained
• 1/2 cup beer
• 1/4 cup sliced sun-dried tomato, softened
• 1/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
• 1 bay leaf
• 1/2 teaspoon salt

1. Saute onion, bell pepper, chili and garlic in oil in large skillet until tender, about 8 minutes.
2. Combine onion mixture and remaining ingredients in 1 1/2 quart casserole.
3. Bake at 350 degrees, covered, 30 minutes.
4. Uncover and bake 15-20 minutes or until liquid is nearly absorbed.
5. Discard bay leaf.

onion, green bell pepper, pepper, garlic, olive oil, pinto beans, beer, tomato, light brown sugar, cumin, thyme, bay leaf, salt

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/spicy-southwest-baked-beans-335553 (may not work)