1 pound dried beans
1 large onion, chopped
1 green pepper, chopped
2 tbsp. oil
1/4 pound bacon, diced, then browned & drained
2 tsp. salt
2 tbsp. brown sugar
1 tbsp. mustard
1 (16 oz) can diced tomatoes
dash of "chili sauce" (opt)
1/2 tsp. pepper sauce (more if desired)
2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce

Pick beans, soak overnight. Place in large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil on high - then reduce heat and simmer approximately 1 hour or until tender.

Sauté onion and green pepper in oil for about 5 minutes, then add to beans. Add bacon, salt, brown sugar, mustard, tomatoes, chili sauce, hot pepper sauce and Worcestershire sauce. Simmer for an additional hour, adding water as needed during cooking - if necessary.

It is hard to believe the taste that can be reached by adding these ingredients to a simple bag of beans.

Submitted by: Phyllis