Mexican Beans

Ingredients

• 2 c. dry beans
• 6 c. water
• 1 cube butter or margarine
• 2 tsp. salt
• 1/2 lb. bacon
• 1 c. coarsely chopped onion
• 2 cloves garlic
• 2 bay leaves
• 2 c. solid pack tomatoes
• 1/2 c. chopped red and green sweet peppers
• 2 tsp. chili powder
• 2 Tbsp. brown sugar
• 1/2 tsp. dry mustard