Pinto Bean Ragout
["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"]
["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."]
["bacon", "onion", "carrot", "salt", "pepper", "thyme", "tomato paste", "garlic", "tomatoes", "pinto beans", "parsley", "red wine vinegar"]