SLOW COOKER COWBOY BEANS

Ingredients

• 4 cans (19 oz/540 mL each) mixed beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 1/4 cups ketchup
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/4 cup barbecue sauce
• 1/4 cup packed golden brown sugar
• 1 tbsp prepared mustard
• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1 1/2 tsp chili powder
• 1/2 tsp chipotle pepper sauce
• 4 slices bacon, julienned and cooked crisp
• 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped

Directions

1. Combine all ingredients in a 5 quart slow cooker. Cover and cook on high heat setting until piping hot and thickened, about 3 1/2 – 4 hours.