Pinto Beans & Rice

Prep time : ---15 minutes --- Bake time : --- 30 minutes --- Makes 6 servings

1 ------------------------------large onion , chopped

2 ------------------------------tablespoons vegetable oil

3/4 ---------------------------cup ketchup

2 to 4 ------------------------tablespoons brown sugar

1 ------------------------------teaspoon prepared mustard

1 ------------------------------teaspoon Liquid Smoke (optional)

1 ------------------------------teaspoon salt

1/4 ---------------------------teaspoon pepper

3 -----------------------------cups cooked long grain rice

2 -----------------------------cans (15 ounces each ) pinto beans , rinsed and drained

1) In a large skillet , saute onion in oil until tendee . Remove from heat ; stir in ketchup , brown sugar , mustard , Liquid Smoke if desired , salt and pepper . Stir in beans and rice .

2) Transfer to a greased 1 -1/2 quart baking dish . Bake uncovered at 350* for 30 to 35 minutes or until heated through .

Getting ready for the fall & winter .For busy cooks everywhere .