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Cowboy Beans: Discover the Best Comfort Food Recipe!

Cowboy Beans | Hearty, Smoky & Packed with Protein!
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A hearty and delicious dish featuring a blend of ground beef, beans, and barbecue flavors, perfect for any comfort food lover.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 6 slices bacon, chopped
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 can (15 oz) pinto beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 can (15 oz) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 can (15 oz) butter beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup barbecue sauce
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup ketchup
  • 1 tbsp yellow mustard
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. In a large skillet or Dutch oven, cook chopped bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove and set aside.
  2. In the same skillet, brown the ground beef until fully cooked. Drain excess fat.
  3. Add onion and garlic to the skillet; cook until translucent.
  4. Stir in the cooked bacon, ground beef, beans, barbecue sauce, brown sugar, ketchup, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and chili powder.
  5. Mix thoroughly and bring to a simmer.
  6. Cover and cook on low for 25-30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  7. Serve warm with cornbread or rice.

Notes

  • To make ahead, cook and refrigerate for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
  • Adjust sweetness by reducing the brown sugar or using a tangy barbecue sauce.
  • Use turkey or plant-based meat as substitutes for a lighter or vegetarian option.

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