Warm Beet, Bibb, And Bacon Salad

• 4 beets, peeled, cut into thick wedges
• 6 thick-cut bacon slices, chopped
• 1/2 large red onion, thinly sliced
• 1/2 cup dark beer
• 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
• 1 tablespoon (packed) dark brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon aniseed
• 1 large head of Bibb lettuce, coarsely

1. Cook beets in boiling salted water until tender, about 12 minutes; drain.
2. Meanwhile, saute bacon in large skillet over medium-high heat until crisp. Using slotted spoon, transfer to paper towels to drain. Pour off all but 3 1/2 tablespoons drippings from skillet. Add onion to skillet; saute 3 minutes. Mix in next 4 ingredients, then beets. Simmer until dressing coats beets, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
3. Arrange lettuce on platter. Top with beets; sprinkle with bacon.

beets, bacon, red onion, dark beer, balsamic vinegar, brown sugar, aniseed, head of bibb lettuce

Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/warm-beet-bibb-and-bacon-salad-240135 (may not work)