Collard Greens and Beans

Name: Collard Greens and Beans
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 2 h 25 min
Total time: 2 h 35 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 3 slices bacon, coarsely chopped; 1 red onion, thinly sliced; 2 tablespoons minced garlic, or to taste; 5 cups collard greens, stems and center ribs discarded and leaves chopped; 0.75 cup water, or as needed; 1 tablespoon brown sugar; 2 teaspoons cider vinegar; 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, or to taste; salt and black pepper to taste; 1 (15 ounce) can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed