Ingredients

  • 1/4 lb bacon
  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • 1/2 cup chopped celery
  • 3 minced garlic cloves
  • 1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans
  • 1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes
  • 1/3 cup apple juice
  • 1/2 cup ketchup
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • 1 teaspoon basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon liquid smoke

Method

  • In large pan, fry bacon until crisp. Reserve about 3 T bacon grease, and then discard the remaining grease.
  • Remove bacon from pan and chop into small pieces.
  • Add reserved bacon grease back into the pan.
  • Over medium heat, cook onions and celery until tender.
  • Add minced garlic and cook for about 3 minutes.
  • Add remaining ingredients and stir well.
  • Simmer for at least 20 minutes.
  • Add chopped bacon and simmer for another 5 minutes, or until bacon is heated.