Pinto Bean Ragout - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 slice bacon
1/2 c. chopped onion
1 medium carrot, cut into 1/4-inch slices
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1/4 tsp. thyme
1 Tbsp. tomato paste
1/2 tsp. minced garlic
1 (14 oz.) can stewed tomatoes
1 (16 oz.) can pinto beans, rinsed and drained
2 Tbsp. chopped fresh parsley
2 tsp. red wine vinegar

Preparation

Cook bacon in large skillet until crisp.
Drain on paper towel.
Pour off all but 1 tablespoon drippings.
Add onion, carrot, salt, pepper and thyme.
Cook, stirring occasionally, over medium heat until onion is tender, 5 minutes.
Stir in tomato paste and garlic; cook 1 minute.
Add remaining ingredients. Crumble bacon and stir into pan; simmer 5 minutes.
Makes 2 1/2 cups.