Best 6 Cowboy Baked Beans Recipes

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Cowboy baked beans, a classic dish of the American West, are a hearty and flavorful meal that is perfect for a cookout, potluck, or any casual gathering. The combination of beans, bacon, and sweet and smoky sauce creates a delicious and satisfying dish that is sure to please everyone at the table. Whether you prefer a traditional recipe or a more modern twist, there is a cowboy baked bean recipe out there to suit your taste. So gather your ingredients and get ready to cook up a batch of this Western classic.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

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 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

CROCK POT COWBOY BEEF & BAKED BEANS STEW



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Make and share this Crock Pot Cowboy Beef & Baked Beans Stew recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Mirj2338

Categories     Stew

Time 10h10m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 1/4 lbs beef stew meat
4 unpeeled potatoes, cut into 1 inch cubes
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 (28 ounce) can baked beans (in bbq sauce)

Steps:

  • Mix stew meat, potatoes, onions, salt and pepper in crock pot.
  • Spread beans over meat mix.
  • Cover and cook on low heat 8-10 hours until beef is tender.

MOM'S BAKED COWBOY BEANS



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These beans are so good!! As a matter of fact, this is the only way my boys will eat baked beans. It is a bit different but Oh so delicious! Hope you enjoy!

Provided by HogHeaven

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 55m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (28 ounce) can original bushes baked beans
1 medium onion
1/2 lb hamburger meat
3 tablespoons ketchup
3 tablespoons frenchs mustard
2 teaspoons brown sugar
2 thick slices Velveeta cheese
Pam cooking spray

Steps:

  • Preheat oven 350 degrees.
  • In a saucepan brown the hamburger meat and the onion. Drain set aside.
  • In a Pam sprayed casserole dish add the beans, ketchup, mustard, and brown sugar mixing well.
  • Add the browned meat mixture to the bean mixture and stir mixing well.
  • Cook beans until throughly hot maybe 15 minutes then add the velveeta cheese on top put back into stove until cheese is melted.
  • Take out and stir.
  • Enjoy!
  • I had to really guess on measurements and cooking times because with this recipe I never measure exact amount. I know that I use way more Velveeta Cheese. I guess you can play with the recipe until you find your personal likings.

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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We love beans!!! Packed with so much nutrition but most of all with fall approaching time to dive into a nice bowl of baked beans. Great for end of summer BBQ, Bonfire & Potluck. These will go fast and everyone will ask for your recipe. I'm not a lima bean lover my hubby is so added them to please him. Truth is I can't even...

Provided by Natalie Loop

Categories     Other Appetizers

Time 5h20m

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 c chopped onion
9 slice bacon, cut into 1" pcs.
1 clove minced garlic
16 oz canned lima beans, rinsed and drained
16 oz canned pork and beans in tomato sauce
15 1/2 oz canned red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
15 1/2 oz canned butter beans, rinsed and drained
15 oz canned garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained
3/4 c ketchup
1/2 c molasses (i use dark but can also use light)
1/4 c packed brown sugar (i use dk. but could use lt.)
1 Tbsp prepared mustard
1 Tbsp worcestershire sauce

Steps:

  • 1. In skillet cooked the bacon until crisp and remove to paper towels to drain. In the bacon grease cook the onion until tender and add garlic don't burn then drain & set aside. Reserve 1/3 of the bacon for the topping. Mix the rest together.
  • 2. Oven Method: In a bowl combine the onion/bacon/garlic mixture with all the ingredients and transfer to a 3 Qt. Casserole. Bake, covered 375 degrees for 1 hour. Top with extra bacon.
  • 3. Crock Pot Method: In a 3 1/2 - 4 quart crock pot combine all the ingredients together, mix well. Cover & cook on low for 10-12 hours or on high for 4-5. Before serving add the reserved bacon on top.

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use high-quality ingredients. Look for dry beans that are plump and free of blemishes, and use fresh vegetables and herbs.
  • Soak the beans overnight before cooking. This will help to reduce the cooking time and make the beans more digestible.
  • Add salt to the beans after they have been cooking for at least an hour. Adding salt too early can toughen the beans.
  • Use a variety of beans in your cowboy baked beans. This will add flavor and texture to the dish.
  • Don't overcook the beans. They should be tender but still hold their shape.
  • Serve cowboy baked beans with cornbread, coleslaw, or potato salad.

Conclusion:

Cowboy baked beans are a delicious and hearty dish that is perfect for a summer cookout or potluck. With a few simple ingredients and a little time, you can make a pot of cowboy baked beans that will be a hit with everyone at your table. So next time you're looking for a side dish that is both flavorful and filling, give cowboy baked beans a try. You won't be disappointed!

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