Baked Black Beans

Serves:

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/2 pound nitrate-free turkey bacon, chopped
• 1/2 yellow onion, diced
• 1 medium carrot, peeled and grated
• 1 stalk celery, trimmed and chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 medium jalapeños, seeded and chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup reduced-sodium beef broth
• 1/4 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
• 1/4 cup ketchup
• 3 tablespoons dark molasses
• 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
• 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 1/4 teaspoons freshly ground pepper, to taste
• 2 15-ounce cans black beans, drained and well-rinsed
• 1/4 cup chopped cilantro