Boston Baked Rice and Beans

Description
Makes 6 servings.

Ingredients

 * 6 slices Bacon
 * 1 cup chopped Onion
 * 2 15-ounce cans pinto beans, undrained
 * 3 cups cooked rice
 * 1/4 cup brown sugar
 * 1/2 teaspoon salt
 * 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
 * 3/4 cup Catsup
 * 1 teaspoon prepared mustard
 * 1 teaspoon liquid smoke

Directions
Cook Bacon in large skillet over medium-low heat until partially cooked. Remove Bacon; drain off all but 2 tablespoons fat.

Add Onion to skillet and cook until soft but not brown. Stir in Beans, rice, Sugar, salt, pepper, Catsup, mustard and liquid smoke.

Turn into greased 2- to 3-quart baking dish; arrange Bacon slices on top. Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees 30 to 35 minutes.