Both sweet and savory, these beans are absolutely delish
What are Cowboy Baked Beans?
These beans are hearty and delicious. Cowboy beans are filled with bacon, beans, beef, onions, and a handful of seasonings. The sauce is a tangy mix of ketchup, bbq sauce, brown sugar, and cider vinegar. Whether oven-baked or slow-cooked in a crockpot, everyone will be asking for this easy recipe! We love to serve them with tortillas or cornbread. Easy corn fritters taste great alongside, too! Add a tangy classic macaroni salad and a pitcher of homemade lemonade to finish off a terrific meal.
Ingredients and Variations
BEANS We use a combination of kidney beans, pinto, and great northern beans. We also add an entire can of pork and beans! Feel free to add black beans, split peas, or even garbanzo beans for a boost of nutrition and texture!
MEAT For this recipe, we like to use ground beef and bacon, but leftover steak, cubes of ham, or even slices of Polish sausage can be tossed in! It’s thick enough to be a stew! VARIATIONS Experiment by adding bell peppers, diced tomatoes, or jalapenos for a real cowboy kick!
Cowboy Beans vs. Baked Beans
These beans are different than a traditional baked beans recipe.
This recipe has ground beef added for a heartier dish. It has a sauce but they’re much less “saucy” than traditional baked beans. The sauce has a bit more of a BBQ type flavor.
How to Make Cowboy Baked Beans
Cowboy baked beans are a hearty meal but that doesn’t mean they are hard to make! It’s simple!
For Crock Pots or Slow Cookers
Leftovers
To refrigerate: keep tightly covered in the refrigerator 3-4 days. To reheat: just give them a stir, pop them in the microwave and adjust the seasonings to your liking. To freeze: ladle chilled beans into a zippered bag with the date on it. Lay flat in the freezer. When frozen, bags can be stacked vertically to save space. Frozen cowboy baked beans will keep their flavor for at least 3 months.
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