Ingredients

  • 2 slices bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • an 8-ounce can whole tomatoes, drained and chopped
  • 2 tablespoons molasses
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • a pinch dried hot red pepper flakes
  • a 16-ounce can pink or black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 tablespoon vegetables oil
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1/4 cup dry bread crumbs

Method

  • In a 7- to 8-inch flameproof skillet cook bacon over moderate heat until crisp and spoon off all but 1 tablespoon fat.
  • Add onion and cook, stirring, until softened.
  • Stir in tomatoes, molasses, Worcestershire sauce, red pepper flakes, beans, and salt to taste and simmer until liquid is thickened, about 5 minutes.
  • Preheat broiler.
  • In a small bowl stir together oil and mustard and add crumbs, tossing to combine ingredients well.
  • Sprinkle crumbs over beans and broil about 4 inches from heat until topping is crisp and golden, 1 to 2 minutes.