Description
These Cowboy Beans are a hearty and flavorful side dish that’s perfect for any barbecue or potluck! Ground beef, bacon, and a medley of vegetables are simmered in a sweet and smoky sauce with baked beans. This easy recipe is sure to be a crowd-pleaser!
Ingredients
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- 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 (such as Bush’s Original Baked Beans)
- 1/2 cup barbecue sauce
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Brown Meat: Preheat oven to 350°F. In a 4-quart, oven-safe pot (like a Dutch oven) over medium heat, brown the ground beef with the onion, bell pepper, garlic salt, and onion powder. Drain any excess grease.
- Combine Ingredients: Stir in the cooked bacon crumbles, brown sugar (if using), baked beans, barbecue sauce, and Dijon mustard. Mix well to combine all ingredients.
- Bake: Cover the pot and bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour, or until the beans are heated through, bubbly, and thickened.
- Serve: Serve the Cowboy Beans warm.
Notes
- You can use any type of ground meat you like, such as ground turkey or chicken.
- If you don’t have an oven-safe pot, you can transfer the mixture to a casserole dish before baking.
- For a spicier dish, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ¾ cup
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg