Description
Cowboy Beans are a hearty and flavorful dish made with ground beef, bacon, baked beans, and a delicious blend of spices. This recipe is perfect for a cozy night in or as a crowd-pleasing side dish at your next barbecue.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced (approximately 1 cup)
- 1 green bell pepper, diced (approximately 1 cup)
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 8 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1/4 cup brown sugar (optional)
- 2 cans (28 ounces each) baked beans
- 1/2 cup barbecue sauce
- 2 tablespoons dijon mustard
Instructions
- Cook the beef: In a large skillet, cook the ground beef until browned. Drain any excess fat.
- Add vegetables and spices: Add the diced onion, green pepper, garlic salt, and onion powder to the skillet. Cook until vegetables are tender.
- Mix in remaining ingredients: Stir in the crumbled bacon, brown sugar, baked beans, barbecue sauce, and dijon mustard. Simmer for 10-15 minutes.
- Serve: Enjoy your delicious cowboy beans hot, garnished with your favorite toppings if desired.
Notes
- You can customize this recipe by adding jalapeños for some heat or top with shredded cheese for extra flavor.
- Feel free to adjust the sweetness by adding more or less brown sugar according to your preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 950 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 7 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg