Ingredients

The following ingredients have 14 Servings
  • 2 thick slices bacon (diced)
  • 1 onion (chopped (1 cup))
  • 1 green bell pepper (chopped (1 cup))
  • 2 15-ounce cans pinto beans (drained)
  • 2 15-ounce cans red kidney beans (drained OR 1-pound bag dried pinto or kidney beans (see directions below))
  • 1 11.2-ounce bottle Guinness Stout
  • 1 cup barbecue sauce
  • 1/2 cup ketchup
  • 2 Tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 3/4 teaspoon instant coffee
  • 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt

Instruction

  • In a large skillet, fry the bacon until brown.
  • Remove the bacon from the pan and set aside.
  • Add the onion and green pepper to the bacon drippings and cook for a few minutes until tender.
  • Add the bacon, beer, BBQ sauce, ketchup, mustard, coffee and salt. Stir well and bring to a boil.
  • Add all ingredients to a 4-quart slow cooker.
  • Cook on low for 5-6 hours or until thickened.