Ingredients

4

slices bacon

8

oz. (1 1/4 cups) dried bean blend

1/2

cup sliced celery

1/2

cup chopped onion

3

cups water

1

(15 1/4-oz.) can whole kernel corn, undrained

1

(1 1/4-oz.) pkg. taco seasoning mix

1

(28-oz.) can whole tomatoes, undrained, cut up

2

teaspoons sugar

Preparation

Cook bacon until crisp. Drain on paper towels; crumble. Sort bean blend. Rinse well; drain.

In 3 1/2- to 4-quart slow cooker, combine cooked bacon, bean blend and all remaining ingredients except tomatoes and sugar; mix well.

Cover; cook on low setting for 10 to 12 hours or until beans are tender.

Add tomatoes and sugar; mix well. Cover; cook on low setting for an additional 30 minutes or until thoroughly heated.