SELKIRK BEANS

Serves: 6-8

1 tbsp (15 ml) oil

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1/2 cup (125 ml) finely chopped onion

2 cloves garlic, finely chopped

1 tbsp (15 ml) chili powder

2 cans (19 oz/540 ml each) Romano beans, rinsed and drained

1 can (355 ml) beer

1 small can diced green chilies

1/2 cup (125 ml) crumbled cooked bacon

1/3 cup (80 ml) fancy molasses

1/4 cup (60 ml) ketchup

1 tbsp (15 ml) chopped canned chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, optional

1/2 tsp (2.5 ml) salt

1. Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; sauté for 2 minutes.

2. Add chili powder and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add remaining ingredients (beans through salt) and bring to a boil.

3. Reduce heat; cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 40 minutes.

4. Uncover and continue cooking, stirring occasionally, for 15 minutes or until slightly thickened.