Boston Baked Rice and Beans

Description
Makes 6 servings.

Ingredients

 * 6 slices bacon
 * 1 cup chopped onion
 * 2 x 15-ounce cans pinto beans, undrained
 * 3 cups cooked rice
 * ¼ cup brown sugar
 * ½ teaspoon salt
 * ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
 * ¾ cup catsup
 * 1 teaspoon prepared mustard
 * 1 teaspoon liquid smoke

Directions

 * 1) Cook bacon in large skillet over medium-low heat until partially cooked. Remove bacon; drain off all but 2 tablespoons fat.
 * 2) Add onion to skillet and cook until soft but not brown.
 * 3) Stir in beans, rice, sugar, salt, pepper, catsup, mustard and liquid smoke.
 * 4) Turn into greased 2- to 3-quart baking dish; arrange bacon slices on top.
 * 5) Bake, uncovered, at 350°F for 30 to 35 minutes.