Cowboy Bacon Beans by Ree Drummond Recipe - (4/5)

Ingredients

• 4 cups dry pinto beans
• 1 pound thick-cut bacon, cut into pieces
• 2 whole green bell peppers, diced
• 1 whole onion, diced
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 cup ketchup
• 2 tablespoons mustard
• 1 tablespoon chili powder, optional
• 2 teaspoons salt, more to taste
• 2 teaspoons black pepper, more to taste
• 4 cloves garlic, minced