Cowboy Beans with Rich, Smoky Flavor - Zest Plate

Ingredients

• 1 medium yellow onion, diced (about 1 1/2 cups)
• 1 medium green bell pepper, diced (about 1 cup)
• 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 8 ounces sliced bacon, cut into 1/4-inch pieces
• 1 can (about 15 ounces) pinto beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 can (about 15 ounces) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 can (about 15 ounces) cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 pound lean ground beef (85% lean)
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 cup water
• 1/4 cup tomato-based barbecue sauce
• 1/4 cup packed light or dark brown sugar
• 1/4 cup ketchup
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• Sour cream
• Thinly sliced scallions