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Cowboy Beans
Ingredients
1 lb (450 g) ground beef
8 slices bacon, chopped
1 small onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 (15 oz) cans pinto beans, drained
1 (15 oz) can baked beans
½ cup barbecue sauce
¼ cup ketchup
2 tbsp brown sugar
1 tbsp yellow mustard
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp smoked paprika
½ tsp chili powder
½ tsp black pepper
¼ tsp salt (or to taste)
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
In a large skillet, cook the chopped bacon until crispy. Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside, leaving about 1 tablespoon of bacon grease in the skillet.
Add the diced onion and cook for 3–4 minutes until softened. Stir in the garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
Add the ground beef and cook until browned. Drain excess grease if needed.
Stir in the pinto beans, baked beans, barbecue sauce, ketchup, brown sugar, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, smoked paprika, chili powder, black pepper, and salt.
Fold in the cooked bacon.
Transfer the mixture to a greased 9×13-inch baking dish or oven-safe casserole dish.
Bake uncovered for 35–40 minutes, until hot and bubbly and slightly thickened.
Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Serving Suggestions
Serve with:
Cornbread
Coleslaw
Grilled burgers
Hot dogs
Baked potatoes
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes
Servings: 6–8
These hearty Cowboy Beans are smoky, sweet, and savory, loaded with ground beef, bacon, and beans in a rich barbecue sauce—perfect for cookouts, potlucks, or a comforting family dinner.
