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Cowboy Beans Recipe

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A hearty and flavorful Cowboy Beans recipe featuring ground beef, bacon, baked beans, and a tangy blend of barbecue sauce and mustard, slow baked to perfection in the oven for a rich and comforting dish.

Ingredients

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Meat and Vegetables

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 medium yellow onion, diced (approximately 1 cup)
  • 1 green bell pepper, diced (approximately 1 cup)

Seasonings

  • ½ teaspoon garlic salt
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder

Additional Ingredients

  • 8 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
  • ¼ cup brown sugar (optional)
  • 2 cans (28 ounces each) baked beans (Bush’s Original Baked Beans recommended)
  • ½ cup barbecue sauce
  • 2 tablespoons dijon mustard

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking the beans later.
  2. Cook the base ingredients: In a 4-quart heavy bottom, oven-safe pot like a Dutch oven, add the ground beef, diced onion, diced green bell pepper, garlic salt, and onion powder. Cook over medium heat until the ground beef is no longer pink, breaking it up as it cooks.
  3. Drain excess liquid: Once the meat is cooked through, drain any excess fat and liquid to prevent the beans from becoming greasy.
  4. Add flavorings: Stir in the cooked and crumbled bacon, brown sugar (if using), baked beans, barbecue sauce, and dijon mustard thoroughly, incorporating all ingredients evenly.
  5. Bake the beans: Cover the pot with its lid and place it in the preheated oven. Bake for 1 hour until the beans are hot, bubbly, and thickened.
  6. Serve warm: Carefully remove the pot from the oven and serve the Cowboy Beans warm as a satisfying main dish or side.

Notes

  • You can omit the brown sugar for a less sweet version of the beans.
  • If you prefer, substitute bacon with smoked sausage or keep it vegetarian by omitting meat and bacon and adding more spices.
  • Use a heavy-bottomed, oven-safe pot such as a Dutch oven to prevent burning and allow even cooking.
  • Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days and reheated gently on the stovetop or microwave.
  • Adjust the barbecue sauce and mustard to taste for more tang or sweetness.

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