Hearty Baked Cowboy Beans: A Family Favorite Comfort Dish

Ingredients

• 2 cups dried navy beans
• 4 cups water
• 6 oz bacon, diced
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 cup barbecue sauce
• 1/4 cup ketchup
• 2 tbsp brown sugar
• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tsp mustard powder
• 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/2 tsp chili powder
• Salt and pepper, to taste