Best 9 Cowboy Bake Beans Recipes

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In the realm of hearty and flavorful dishes, cowboy bake beans stand out as a classic. This iconic dish, rooted in the traditions of the American West, offers a delectable fusion of beans, savory seasonings, and smoky bacon. Whether you're cooking for a campfire gathering, a backyard barbecue, or a cozy family dinner, cowboy bake beans are sure to satisfy your cravings and transport you to the rugged spirit of the Wild West. In this article, we will embark on a culinary journey to uncover the secrets of creating the ultimate cowboy bake beans, exploring various recipes, cooking techniques, and essential ingredients that make this dish a timeless favorite. So grab your apron, fire up the stove, and let's delve into the world of cowboy bake beans.

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TEXAS COWBOY BAKED BEANS



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Not your usual baked beans! Green chiles and hot pepper sauce give zest to these eat-'em up sweet-and-hot baked beans.

Provided by SCRUBBIE1

Categories     Side Dish     Beans and Peas     Baked Bean Recipes

Time 2h15m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound ground beef
4 (16 ounce) cans baked beans with pork
1 (4 ounce) can canned chopped green chile peppers
1 small Vidalia onion, peeled and chopped
1 cup barbeque sauce
½ cup brown sugar
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon chili powder
3 tablespoons hot pepper sauce (e.g. Tabasco™), or to taste

Steps:

  • In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef until no longer pink; drain fat, and set aside.
  • In a 3 1/2 quart or larger slow cooker, combine the ground beef, baked beans, green chiles, onion and barbeque sauce. Season with brown sugar, garlic powder, chili powder and hot pepper sauce. Cook on HIGH for 2 hours, or low for 4 to 5 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 359.7 calories, Carbohydrate 50 g, Cholesterol 42.6 mg, Fat 12.4 g, Fiber 6.9 g, Protein 14.6 g, SaturatedFat 4.8 g, Sodium 899.1 mg, Sugar 27.9 g

COWBOY BAKED BEANS



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Your new favorite potluck side dish! Loaded with bacon and beef in a sweet and tangy sauce, these Cowboy Baked Beans are a quick and easy crowd-pleasing addition to any summer cookout. The beans can be prepared in the oven or in the slow cooker, for a simple solution that comes together with just 15 minutes of prep!

Provided by Blair Lonergan

Categories     Side

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 9

½ lb. ground beef
6 slices uncooked bacon, diced
¾ cup diced onion
2 cans pork & beans (15 ounces each)
¾ cup ketchup
¾ cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon yellow mustard
1 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Brown ground beef and bacon in the skillet until no longer pink. Drain.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a 1 ½-quart baking dish with cooking spray and set aside.
  • In a large bowl, stir together cooked beef and cooked bacon with the remaining ingredients.
  • Pour mixture into prepared casserole dish.
  • Bake, uncovered, for about 40 minutes (or until hot and bubbly and sauce has thickened).

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 /2 cup, Calories 242.6 kcal, Carbohydrate 45.3 g, Protein 9.8 g, Fat 6.4 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Sodium 791 mg, Fiber 4.5 g, Sugar 21.4 g

COWBOY BAKED BEANS RECIPE (OVEN OR SLOW COOKER)



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Cowboy Baked Beans (aka Calico Beans) are loaded with ground beef and applewood smoked bacon. A great party food recipe for large groups.

Provided by Lisa Hatfield

Categories     Side Dish

Time 1h20m

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 lb bacon (applewood smoked )
1 large yellow onion (chopped)
2 cloves garlic (minced)
1 lb ground beef
48 ounces baked beans ((don't drain))
32 ounces kidney beans ((drain))
16 ounces cannellini beans ((drain) )
32 ounces black beans ((drain))
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
1 cup ketchup
2 tablespoons yellow mustard

Steps:

  • Decide if you are going to make them in a slow cooker or bake in the oven. You can use a deep casserole dish or large pot like a dutch oven. I like a large heavy cast iron pot so I can cook in it and finish baking all in one. Slow cookers are great for parties to keep them warm for several hours.
  • Chop the sliced uncooked bacon into small pieces, over medium heat, brown the bacon in a heavy cast-iron skillet or a large cast iron dutch oven on the stove top using a wooden spoon. Tip, you can cut the bacon into small pieces with clean kitchen scissors right into the pot-I find this faster!
  • Remove the crispy cooked bacon to a small bowl with a slotted spoon. Don't remove the bacon drippings from the pan. Next add the chopped onion and brown for 5-6 minutes until translucent, add the minced garlic, stir for one minute.
  • Next, brown the ground beef, cook for 6-8 minutes. Next, add the bacon, back in with the cooked ground beef, onion, and garlic.
  • Next, add 3 cans of baked beans (don't drain), 2 cans of kidney beans (drain), 1 can of cannellini beans (drain), and 2 cans of black beans (drain).
  • Add the remaining ingredients; brown sugar, cider vinegar, ketchup, and yellow mustard. Stir all the ingredients well to combine.
  • Place into the slow cooker or large dutch oven or large deep casserole dish. The baked beans usually doesn't all fit in one standard 9 x 13, you need a deeper dish.
  • Cook in slow cooker crockpot on low for 2 hours OR bake 350 degrees for 1 1/2 hours in a large covered dish. Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 430 kcal, Carbohydrate 50 g, Protein 22 g, Fat 17 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Cholesterol 40 mg, Sodium 694 mg, Fiber 14 g, Sugar 6 g, TransFat 1 g, UnsaturatedFat 9 g, ServingSize 1 serving

COWBOY BAKED BEANS



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Definitely not quick, but well worth the wait, these beans are thick, sweet, and tangy. I've never served these without someone requesting the recipe.

Provided by Alice Shockley

Categories     Side Dish     Beans and Peas     Baked Bean Recipes

Time 3h15m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 (28 ounce) cans pork and beans
1 pound bacon, chopped into small pieces
1 large onion, chopped
1 large green bell pepper, chopped
1 cup ketchup
1 cup brown sugar, packed

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  • Combine pork and beans, bacon, onion, green bell pepper, ketchup, and brown sugar in a 9x13-inch baking dish. Cover with aluminum foil.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 2 hours, stirring every 30 minutes. Remove aluminum foil and cook 1 hour more, stirring every 15 minutes, until beans are thick and caramelized.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 345.6 calories, Carbohydrate 60.7 g, Cholesterol 24.2 mg, Fat 6.8 g, Fiber 8.7 g, Protein 14.4 g, SaturatedFat 2.3 g, Sodium 1050.7 mg, Sugar 34.4 g

COWBOY BAKED BEANS



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Baked cowboy beans are a perennial favorite at barbecues and potlucks. My meaty recipe uses a variety of beans and has a perfect smoky taste. -Joe Sherwood, Tryon, Nebraska

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h15m

Yield 12 servings (3/4 cup each).

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 pound ground beef
1 pound bacon, cooked and crumbled
2 cups barbecue sauce
1 can (16 ounces) butter beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (15-3/4 ounces) pork and beans
1 can (15-1/2 ounces) navy beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
2 medium onions, chopped
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup molasses
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 teaspoons ground mustard
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a Dutch oven, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Stir in the remaining ingredients. Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, until heated through, 50-60 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 350 calories, Fat 12g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 34mg cholesterol, Sodium 1232mg sodium, Carbohydrate 43g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 8g fiber), Protein 20g protein.

COWBOY BACON BEANS



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 4h10m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 cups dry pinto beans
1 pound thick-cut bacon, cut into pieces
2 whole green bell peppers, diced
1 whole onion, diced
1 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup ketchup
2 tablespoons mustard
1 tablespoon chili powder, optional
2 teaspoons salt, more to taste
2 teaspoons black pepper, more to taste
4 cloves garlic, minced

Steps:

  • Rinse the beans under cold water, sorting out any rocks/particles. Set aside.
  • In a heavy pot (cast iron), saute the bacon pieces until halfway cooked and the fat is rendered. Add the green peppers and onions to the pot and cook until starting to get brown, about 3 minutes. Add the beans and cover with water by 1 inch. Bring to a boil, and then add the brown sugar, ketchup, mustard, chili powder, salt, pepper and garlic. Reduce the heat to a simmer, place on the lid and cook until the beans are tender and the liquid is thick 3 to 4 hours.

COWBOY BAKE BEANS



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All our friends love this dish...it tastes so good with ground beef and a blend of different beans. Brown sugar and mustard are a nice accent to the tomato paste.-Linda Biggs, Canfield, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h50m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1-1/2 pounds ground beef
1 large onion, chopped
1 can (16 ounces) chili beans, undrained
1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (15-1/2 ounces) great northern beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (15-1/4 ounces) lima beans
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) cut wax beans, drained
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed tomato soup, undiluted
1 cup packed brown sugar
2 celery ribs, sliced
2 teaspoons ground mustard

Steps:

  • In an ovenproof Dutch oven, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Add the remaining ingredients; bring to a boil. , Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 1-1/2 hours or until heated through, stirring occasionally.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 457 calories, Fat 9g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 42mg cholesterol, Sodium 964mg sodium, Carbohydrate 70g carbohydrate (34g sugars, Fiber 12g fiber), Protein 28g protein.

COWBOY BAKED BEANS



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Make and share this Cowboy Baked Beans recipe from Food.com.

Provided by taillightsinsightbb

Categories     Beans

Time 1h15m

Yield 1 dutch oven, 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/2 lbs ground beef
1 large onion, chopped
1 (16 ounce) can kidney beans, undrained
1 (15 1/2 ounce) can great northern beans, rinsed and drained
1 (15 ounce) can lima beans, rinsed and drained
1 (15 ounce) can chili beans, undrained
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can wax beans, drained
1 (10 3/4 ounce) can condensed tomato soup, undiluted
1 cup packed brown sugar
2 celery ribs, sliced
2 teaspoons ground mustard

Steps:

  • in an overproof Dutch oven, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink.
  • drain.
  • add the remaining ingredients.
  • bring to a boil.
  • bake, uncovered, at 350, for 1 1/2 hours or until heated through, stirring occasionally.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 736.7, Fat 19, SaturatedFat 7.1, Cholesterol 77.1, Sodium 957, Carbohydrate 103, Fiber 17.2, Sugar 42.2, Protein 41.8

COWBOY BEANS



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Ladies & Gents, this is an awesome family recipe! This will feed 20-25 people so please keep in mind you will have to cut back on the ingredients if preparing this for less people.

Provided by Its all good

Categories     Beans

Time 4h

Yield 20-25 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 lbs bacon
2 lbs ground beef (can substitute 1 Lb with ground venison)
5 -6 tablespoons molasses
1 lb onion
1/2 cup brown sugar
4 tablespoons prepared mustard
64 ounces great northern beans
84 ounces baked beans (Bush original work very well!)
28 ounces light kidney beans

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Meanwhile, cook down bacon, ground beef, onions, and drain well.
  • Mix all ingredients together and bake uncovered for 3 hours. Stir periodically for the duration.
  • Enjoy!

Tips for Making the Best Cowboy Bake Beans:

  • Use high-quality ingredients. The better the ingredients, the better the beans will taste.
  • Soak the beans overnight. This will help them cook more evenly and quickly.
  • Use a variety of beans. This will give the beans a more complex flavor and texture.
  • Season the beans well. Use a combination of salt, pepper, garlic, onion, and chili powder. You can also add other spices to taste.
  • Cook the beans until they are tender. This may take several hours, but it's worth the wait.
  • Serve the beans hot. They can be served as a main course or a side dish.

Conclusion:

Cowboy bake beans are a delicious and hearty dish that is perfect for any occasion. They are easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste. Whether you like them spicy, sweet, or somewhere in between, there is a cowboy bake bean recipe out there for you. So next time you are looking for a delicious and satisfying meal, give cowboy bake beans a try. You won't be disappointed.

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