Creole Butter Beans

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1/4 cup chopped celery
• 1/4 cup chopped green pepper
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1 cup water
• 2 cans (15 ounces each) butter beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 4-1/2 teaspoons chili sauce
• 1/4 teaspoon prepared mustard
• 1/8 teaspoon hot pepper sauce