Texas-Style – (a bit of spice)
Prep: 20 minutes
Bake: 1 hour • Serves: 12
1/2cup chopped onion
1teaspoon canola or vegetable oil
3cans (15 ounces each) red beans or pinto beans, undrained
1can (4 ounces) diced mild green chiles, undrained
3garlic cloves, crushed with press
1/2cup J.B.’s Smokehouse Bourbon Molasses BBQ Sauce
2tablespoons hot sauce
2teaspoons chili powder
1teaspoon salt
Sliced jalapeño chile peppers for garnish (optional)
1.Preheat oven to 350°. In large skillet, cook ground sirloin over medium-high heat 8 minutes or until browned, stirring frequently. With slotted spoon, transfer ground sirloin to paper towel-lined plate to drain; discard drippings.
2.In same skillet, add onion and oil; cook over medium-high heat 2 minutes or until slightly softened, stirring constantly.
3.In medium bowl, stir remaining ingredients, ground sirloin and onions until well combined. Transfer bean mixture to 13 x 9-inch or 3-quart baking dish.
4.Bake 1 hour or until top is browned and sauce thickens; garnish with jalapeños, if desired.
Approximate nutritional values per serving:
144 Calories, 3g Fat (1g Saturated), 16mg Cholesterol,
661mg Sodium, 21g Carbohydrates, 5g Fiber, 11g Protein