Tamale Beans 2 (28 ounce) cans pork and beans 1 (15 ounce) can tamales 1 small onion, chopped 4 slices bacon 4 tablespoons brown sugar 4 tablespoons dark corn syrup Chop bacon into pieces and fry until crisp. Add onions; drain. Put beans in saucepan; add syrup and brown sugar. Mix in onions and bacon. Heat until steaming. Cut tamales into pieces and add to beans. Heat in a skillet or place in baking dish in oven until hot.