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Cowboy Beans Recipe

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This hearty Cowboy Beans recipe combines ground beef, smoky bacon, bell peppers, and baked beans in a rich, flavorful sauce with barbecue and Dijon mustard. Slow-baked until hot and bubbly, these beans make a perfect comforting dish for family dinners or gatherings, delivering a sweet and savory taste with a satisfying texture.

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 and Flavorings

  • ½ teaspoon garlic salt
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • 8 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
  • ¼ cup brown sugar (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard

Beans and Sauces

  • 2 cans (28 ounces each) baked beans (Bush’s Original Baked Beans recommended)
  • ½ cup barbecue sauce

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F to prepare for baking the beans.
  2. Cook Ground Beef and Vegetables: In a heavy-bottom, oven-safe pot (like a Dutch oven) over medium heat, add ground beef, diced onion, diced green bell pepper, garlic salt, and onion powder. Cook and stir until the ground beef is no longer pink and the vegetables are softened.
  3. Drain Excess Liquid: Once the meat and vegetables are cooked through, drain any excess liquid or grease from the pot to avoid a soupy texture.
  4. Add Remaining Ingredients: Add the cooked crumbled bacon, brown sugar (if using), baked beans, barbecue sauce, and Dijon mustard into the pot. Stir well to combine all the ingredients evenly.
  5. Cover and Bake: Cover the pot with a lid and place it in the preheated oven. Bake for 1 hour. During this time, the flavors will meld together, and the beans will thicken.
  6. Serve Warm: After baking, the beans should be hot, bubbly, and thickened. Serve the Cowboy Beans warm as a hearty side or main dish.

Notes

  • The ¼ cup of brown sugar is optional and can be omitted for a less sweet dish.
  • Use an oven-safe pot such as a Dutch oven for best results and ease of transferring from stovetop to oven.
  • If you prefer spicier beans, consider adding a pinch of cayenne pepper or chili powder.
  • Leftovers keep well refrigerated for up to 4 days and reheat nicely on the stovetop or microwave.

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