Ingredients

• 2 slices bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1 8-ounce can whole tomatoes, drained and chopped
• 2 tablespoons molasses
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• a pinch dried hot red pepper flakes
• a 16-ounce can pink or black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 tablespoon vegetables oil
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1/4 cup dry bread crumbs

Directions

In a 7- to 8-inch flameproof skillet cook bacon over moderate heat until crisp and spoon off all but 1 tbs fat. Add onion and cook, stirring, until softened. Stir in tomatoes, molasses, Worcestershire sauce, red pepper flakes, beans, and salt to taste and simmer until liquid is thickened, about 5 minutes.