- 2 slices bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- an 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
- In a 7- to 8-inch flameproof skillet cook bacon over moderate heat until crisp and spoon off all but 1 tablespoon 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.
- Preheat broiler.
- In a small bowl stir together oil and mustard and add crumbs, tossing to combine ingredients well. Sprinkle crumbs over beans and broil about 4 inches from heat until topping is crisp and golden, 1 to 2 minutes.