Cowboy beans are a filling, hearty dish of beans, ground beef, bacon, and barbecue sauce.
Cowboy beans are a great excuse to switch things up.
The oven will be smelling like a cowboy campfirein the best way, of course!
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Learn how to make cowboy beans.
Prepare a big pot on Sunday, and reheat these cowboy beans all week long.
Serve with afried eggover potatoes or riceor even overpastaor mac-and-cheesefor creative variations.
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What Are Cowboy Beans?
Cowboy beans are a filling, hearty dish of beans, ground beef, bacon, and barbecue sauce.
This recipe starts of with making bacon, then uses the smoky bacon drippings to cook onion and peppers.
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Ingredients for Cowboy Beans
A base of flavor starts with bacon, onion, and peppers.
)can pinto beans, drained and rinsed
1(15 oz.
)can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1(15 oz.
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Transfer to paper towel lined plate.
Do not wipe pan clean.
Cook peppers and onions:
Add onion and pepper and increase heat to medium.
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Cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 10 minutes.
Add beef, salt, and cayenne, if using.
Add beans:
Add barbecue sauce, sugar, and mustard until combined.
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Fold in beans, 3/4 cup of the bacon, and 1 1/4 cups of water.
Stir together until evenly coated.
Serve with hot sauce and cheddar cheese, if desired.
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Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox
