Description
This Cowboy Beans recipe is a hearty, smoky, and slightly sweet comfort dish made with ground beef, bacon, and a trio of beans. It’s the perfect side or main dish for potlucks, BBQs, and cozy family dinners. Great for meal prep and packed with bold flavor, this cowboy beans dish is a must-try for lovers of easy one-pot meals.
Ingredients
1/2 lb bacon
1 lb ground beef
1 medium onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 can (15 oz) pork and beans
1 can (15 oz) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1 can (15 oz) pinto beans, drained and rinsed
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup ketchup
1/2 cup BBQ sauce
1 tablespoon yellow mustard
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
1. Cook bacon in a large skillet until crispy. Remove and set aside.
2. In the same skillet, cook the ground beef until browned. Drain excess fat.
3. Add diced onion and minced garlic to the beef. Cook until softened.
4. In a large pot or Dutch oven, combine ketchup, BBQ sauce, brown sugar, mustard, and Worcestershire sauce. Stir until smooth.
5. Add the pork and beans (with sauce), kidney beans, and pinto beans to the pot.
6. Stir in the cooked beef mixture and bacon. Mix well.
7. Simmer uncovered on low heat for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
8. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot.
Notes
This recipe tastes even better the next day.
Feel free to add jalapeños for a spicier kick.
Swap BBQ sauce flavor to customize the taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish or Side
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 45mg