Cowboy beans recipe
A savory-sweet blend of ground beef, tender beans, and a tangy homemade sauce, Cowboy Beans are the perfect comfort food side or main dish. Easy to prep and slow-cooked for rich flavor, it’s a crowd-pleaser at cookouts, potlucks, or family dinners.
Ingredients
1 lb lean ground beef (90% lean)
1 large sweet onion, chopped
½ cup packed brown sugar
¼ cup ketchup
3 tbsp apple cider vinegar
2 tbsp yellow mustard
1 can (16 oz) butter beans, drained
1 can (16 oz) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (15 oz) pork and beans (undrained)
1 can (15.25 oz) lima beans, rinsed and drained
Instructions
Cook the Beef and Onion:
In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef and chopped onion until the meat is no longer pink.
Break the beef into crumbles as it cooks, then drain off the excess grease.Combine Ingredients in Slow Cooker:
Transfer the cooked beef and onion mixture to a 3-quart slow cooker.
In a bowl, whisk together the brown sugar, ketchup, vinegar, and mustard.
Pour over the beef mixture and stir to combine.Add the Beans:
Add the butter beans, kidney beans, pork and beans, and lima beans.
Stir everything together until evenly mixed.Cook:
Cover and cook on Low for 4 to 5 hours, or until heated through and flavors have blended.
- Pro Tip
For a smoky twist, add chopped cooked bacon or a dash of liquid smoke. You can also spice it up with a pinch of cayenne or chopped jalapeños.
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