California Barbecued Beans, adapted from Cook's Country Recipe - (4.3/5)

Ingredients

• EASY HOMEMADE TACO SAUCE:
• 8 slices thick cut bacon , chopped
• 1 onion, chopped fine
• 6 garlic cloves , minced
• 1 pound pink kidney beans , soaked overnight and drained
• 6 cups water
• 1 cup canned tomato puree
• 1 cup bottled taco sauce*
• 3 tablespoons packed light brown sugar
• 2 tablespoon dry mustard
• Salt
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves (optional)
• 1 (8-ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1/3 cup water
• 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 1/2 teaspoons cumin
• 1 1/2 teaspoons instant minced onion
• 1 tablespoon white vinegar
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
• 1/4 teaspoon paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper