Santa Maria–Style Beans with Medjool Dates

Name: Santa Maria–Style Beans with Medjool Dates
Ingredients: 1 pound uncooked Rancho Gordo Santa Maria Pinquito beans; 1 onion, halved; 5 large garlic cloves, smashed; 2 bay leaves; 1 large Anaheim chile; 1 pound smoked thick-cut bacon, diced; 1 white onion, minced (reserve some for garnish); 4 garlic cloves, minced; 1 teaspoon pure chile powder, such as Rancho Gordo New Mexican Red Chile Powder; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon mustard powder; 2 cups tomato puree; 1 cup Mexican-style lager; ½ cup brewed coffee; 5 Rancho Meladuco Medjool dates, pitted and chopped; Kosher salt; pepper; Mexican crema for serving (optional)

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I was gifted a box of dates over the holidays. I was appreciative, but I wasn't prepared to be overwhelmed with joy. These were the best dates I'd ever had! I quickly finished the generous box and...

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