Southwestern Bean Combo

slices bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces

1/4

cup chopped green bell pepper

medium onion, chopped

1/2

cup Old El Paso™ Thick 'n Chunky mild salsa

1/2

teaspoon chili powder

can (16 oz) baked beans, undrained

can (15 oz) spicy chili beans, undrained

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In 2-quart saucepan, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove bacon from saucepan. Drain, reserving 1 tablespoon drippings in saucepan.
2

Add bell pepper and onion to drippings in saucepan. Cook and stir over medium heat 2 to 3 minutes or until crisp-tender.
3

Add bacon and remaining ingredients. Cook over medium heat until mixture just begins to boil, stirring frequently. Reduce heat; simmer 5 to 10 minutes or until hot.

This bean combo makes a great side dish to hot dogs or hamburgers. Add chips and fresh fruit for a complete meal.
Up the spice factor of this dish by using a hot salsa.

Nutrition Information

1 Starch; 0 Fruit; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 1 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 1/2 Fat;

1 1/2

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.