Cowboy Beans
In the realm of hearty, soul-satisfying comfort foods, few dishes can rival the rugged charm and robust flavor of cowboy beans. This classic Western fare, with its hearty blend of beans, savory meats, and zesty spices, has been a staple of chuckwagon cooking for generations.
Servings: 6
Equipment
- 1 Skillet, Boiling Pot, or Dutch Oven
- 2 Medium Mixing Bowls
- 2 Small Mixing Bowls
Ingredients
Protein
- 1 lb Ground Beef
- 4-5 slices thick cut bacon
Beans
- 34 oz buschs baked beans
- 16 oz black beans
- ½ cup brown sugar
Produce
- 1 jalapeno
- 1 onion
- green onion
Wet Ingredients
- ¼ cup ketchup
- ¼ cup bbq sauce
- 2 tbsps yellow mustard
- 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon hot sauce
- 2 tsps worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
Seaonings
- 1-2 tsps better than bouillon
- 1 tablespoon garlic paste
- salt, pepper, garlic, onion powder, smoked paprika to taste
Instructions
- Drain black beans and chop veggies.
- Start by cooking your bacon until crispy, and then add your veggies.
- Begin by dicing your veggies and set them aside.
- Measure out your bbq sauce, ketchup, brown sugar, mustard, etc.
- Cook your bacon until crispy and then remove and dice. In the same skillet, add the ground beef and cook fully.
- Once the beef is cooked, add in the veggies and garlic.
- Next, add ketchup, mustard, bbq sauce, and brown sugar.
- Season to taste and simmer for 5-10 minutes.
- Next, drain the beans and add to your skillet. Add the diced bacon.
- Simmer for about 30 minutes or until the beans are tender. Season to taste.
- You can adjust the spice level by adding hot sauce or red pepper flakes - if you need to sweeten the beans, add more brown sugar or bbq sauce.
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Nutrition
Calories: 681kcal | Carbohydrates: 79g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 81mg | Sodium: 1306mg | Potassium: 1171mg | Fiber: 16g | Sugar: 25g | Vitamin A: 145IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 158mg | Iron: 6mg
