Indulge in the hearty and flavorful world of cowboy beans, a dish that captures the essence of the Wild West. A staple in the chuck wagons of cowboys, this rustic dish has stood the test of time and continues to tantalize taste buds with its medley of beans, savory meats, and aromatic spices. Whether you're a seasoned cowboy or simply a culinary adventurer, this article will guide you through the art of crafting the perfect pot of cowboy beans, ensuring a taste of the frontier in every bite.
Here are our top 20 tried and tested recipes!
HOMESTEAD COWBOY BEANS
I have an enormous family and all of the men go trail riding several times a year and these beans are one of the things they look forward to. My aunts and I put together their favorite combination several years ago, and have it ready at their camp, and they are some happy cowboys! You can mix different beans to your liking (lima, kidney, etc.), but the boys in our family like this mixture the best.
Provided by appledumplin
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Pork
Time 4h20m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned and crispy, 10 to 12 minutes. Drain bacon slices on paper towels and crumble when cool enough to handle.
- At the same time, heat another large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir ground beef in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain and discard grease.
- Place bacon, ground beef, onion, ketchup, and brown sugar in a slow cooker; mix well. Add baked beans, Great Northern beans, pinto beans, and pork and beans.
- Cook on Low, stirring often, about 4 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 535.9 calories, Carbohydrate 65.5 g, Cholesterol 62.5 mg, Fat 18.5 g, Fiber 12.1 g, Protein 32 g, SaturatedFat 6.8 g, Sodium 1222.4 mg, Sugar 21.4 g
COWBOY BAKED BEANS
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
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 CALICO BEANS
This is a tradition at the table when my girlfriends and I go up north for a girls' weekend. The husbands and kids are left at home, but the slow cooker comes with us! -Julie Butsch, Hartland, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 4h30m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain., Transfer to a 3-qt. slow cooker. Combine the brown sugar, ketchup, vinegar and mustard; add to meat mixture. Stir in the beans. Cover and cook on low until heated through, 4-5 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 326 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 35mg cholesterol, Sodium 808mg sodium, Carbohydrate 52g carbohydrate (22g sugars, Fiber 10g fiber), Protein 22g protein.
THE BEST COWBOY-CALICO BEANS
These are the BEST! I've been making this recipe for over 20 years now, and it's always a HIT with my family and friends! Great for BBQ's, potlucks, camping etc. Can be made in the oven or in the crockpot, and it freezes and reheats well.
Provided by BecR2400
Categories Beans
Time 1h20m
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Brown beef, bacon and onion in a large skillet or dutch oven over medium heat.
- Add beans and remaining ingredients, stirring to combine.
- Pour into two (1 1/2- quart each) buttered baking dishes.
- Bake uncovered for 45 minutes to 1 hour or until beans reach desired thickness (do not stir---a nice chewy, crispy crust will form, which is my favorite part--yum!).
- Alternatively, place in a buttered crock pot and heat on low for about 4 hours, uncover during the last hour of cooking if you like your beans thick.
- Freezes/reheats well.
EASY COWBOY BEANS (FRIJOLES CHARROS)
This is a tasty, zesty side dish that can easily become a main meal. Serve soupy with warm flour tortillas or crusty bread, crumble corn bread on top, or scoop up with tortilla chips. Like mac and cheese, it's a great comfort food. It is easy to make because it doesn't require constant attention and is good for everything from a family meal to a football party. It can easily be doubled. Check flavor before serving and alter seasonings to taste if necessary. Top with more onion and cilantro as desired. If there are any leftovers, they hold up well and taste great the next day.
Provided by Nancy
Categories Side Dish Beans and Peas
Time 1h10m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Combine pinto beans, tomatoes with green chile peppers, ham, cilantro, red onion, garlic, black pepper, and hot sauce in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for about 1 hour.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 193.7 calories, Carbohydrate 25.2 g, Cholesterol 12.6 mg, Fat 5.4 g, Fiber 7.5 g, Protein 11.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 913.2 mg, Sugar 0.6 g
COWBOY BACON BEANS BY REE DRUMMOND RECIPE - (3.9/5)
Provided by ukiahgal67
Number Of Ingredients 11
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.
SPICY COWBOY BEANS
These spicy cowboy beans are a perfect contribution to a potluck buffet any time of year. Instead of hours on the stove, they cook quickly in the pressure cooker and there's no need to pre-soak the beans. -Joan Hallford, North Richland Hills, Texas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 1h55m
Yield 10 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Select saute or browning setting on a 6-qt. electric pressure cooker; adjust for medium heat. Cook bacon until crisp, 4-5 minutes. Add onion and garlic; cook until tender, 5-6 minutes longer. Add broth to pressure cooker. Cook 30 seconds, stirring to loosen browned bits from pan. Press cancel., Add water, soup mix, tomatoes and green chiles, tomato sauce, poblano pepper, brown sugar and taco seasoning. Lock lid; close pressure-release valve. Adjust to pressure-cook on high for 90 minutes. Let pressure release naturally., If desired, select saute setting and adjust for low heat. Simmer, stirring constantly, until desired consistency. Press cancel. Serve with toppings of your choice. , Freeze option: Freeze cooled bean mixture in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally; add broth if necessary.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 245 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 1823mg sodium, Carbohydrate 52g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 21g fiber), Protein 15g protein.
RANCH-STYLE BEANS (AKA COWBOY BEANS)
This recipe comes from memories of my husband of his mothers "chili beans" Of course I changed it a bit and the title cause we all Know there are no beans in "chili"
Provided by Just Cher
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 3h15m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Place beans in a dutch oven: add water 2 inches above beans.
- Bring to a boil, boil 1 minute.
- Cover and remove from heat and let stand 1 hour Drain Bring beans and 8 cups water to a boil in dutch oven Cover, reduce heat and simmer 1 hour until beans are tender Add onion, and the next 7 ingredients simmer 30 minutes Add tomatoes simmer 30 minutes and serve.
COWBOY BAKED BEANS
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
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
RICK BAYLESS HOME-COOKED COWBOY BEANS (FRIJOLES CHARROS)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Instructions Pour beans into a colander and rinse. Look over beans and make sure they are clean and free of any stones or dirt that might have made its way into the bag. Place beans and approximately 2 quarts (8 cups) of water into a large pot and bring to a boil over high heat. Once boiling, carefully transfer the beans and water into a slow-cooker. Add oil, onion, and season with about 1/2 tablespoon of salt. Cook for at least 6 hours on high, although you can leave for a few hours more. I've also had success cooking them on low for 10-12 hours if that works better for you. When beans in the slow cooker are ready, cook the bacon in a large pot over medium/medium-low heat until crisp, stirring to avoid burning. Once bacon is crispy, remove some of the bacon grease, leaving only about 1 tablespoon in the pot. Don't throw away that liquid gold! Store in refrigerator for future use. Add the garlic and cook for about 1 minute, stirring constantly. Add the can of fire-roasted tomatoes and a pinch of salt, and with a wooden spoon, scrape up any browned bits that are stuck to the bottom of the pan from cooking the bacon. Let mixture cook for about 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in the beans with a slotted spoon, and then add enough of its cooking liquid to cover the entire mixture. Add the pickled jalapeño (1/2 cup will definitely give you a nice kick, so use less or more according to your spiciness threshold) and simmer on medium-low for about 20-30 minutes. Taste and season.
CROCK POT COWBOY BEEF & BAKED BEANS STEW
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
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.
DOLLY PARTON'S COWBOY PORK AND BEANS
Another celebrity recipe from my collection. I have never heard of October beans, but the University of Tennessee has this to say: "Horticultural beans, known as shelly or October beans, are grown on a limited acreage in Tennessee."
Provided by Lennie
Categories Beans
Time 40m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Brown ground beef, onions and pepper in a 10" skillet.
- Add remaining ingredients.
- Pour into baking dish and bake for about 15-20 minutes or until mixture is bubbly.
COWBOY BEANS - TEXAS STYLE
SOURCE : Derrick Riches, Your Guide to Barbecues & Grilling, About.com In Texas, beans mean pinto beans. These beans are cooked up with brisket burnt ends and barbecue sauce to make them the perfect side dish for barbecue brisket. If you don't have burnt ends try a grilled steak cooked well. You will want smoky flavor for these barbecue beans.
Provided by Chef Shadows
Categories Beans
Time 3h10m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Wash beans and pour into large saucepan or dutch oven.
- Add all other ingredients except the salt.
- Bring to a boil while stirring.
- Reduce heat and allow to simmer for two hours, covered.
- Stir occasionally, bringing up the beans from the bottom.
- Add salt after 1 hour.
- Beans are done when soft but still hold their shape.
- Note: If doubling this recipe, do not increase the amount of chili powder.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 483.7, Fat 7.3, SaturatedFat 2.2, Cholesterol 47, Sodium 896.3, Carbohydrate 71.2, Fiber 14.5, Sugar 16.2, Protein 33.5
TEXAS COWBOY CHILI BEANS
I just came up with this one day playing around in the kitchen. It's become a ranch favorite. Very unique and meaty, this is always a big hit at our potlucks. The men just love it. This will feed the cavalry. If you like Tex-Mex, you'll like this. Garnish with cheese.
Provided by DEEJAE
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Chili Recipes Beef Chili Recipes
Time 6h
Yield 25
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a large stock pot over high heat, brown roast on all sides. Reduce heat to medium low and add the diced tomatoes with green chile peppers, yellow onion, garlic powder, ground cumin and chili seasoning mix. Cover and simmer until meat comes apart easily, about 3 to 4 hours.
- Meanwhile, rinse the pinto beans and soak them in a bowl of warm water.
- Remove cooked roast from the pot and set aside. Rinse the pinto beans and pour them into the pot. Pour in enough water to cover the beans and bring to a boil. Cover and simmer until the beans are very tender, about 1 1/2 hours, adding extra water as needed.
- Shred roast with fork and discard the fat. Add the shredded meat to the cooked beans and pour in enough water to cover. Cover and simmer for 30 minutes
Nutrition Facts : Calories 434.3 calories, Carbohydrate 17.5 g, Cholesterol 103.1 mg, Fat 26.7 g, Fiber 5.6 g, Protein 30.8 g, SaturatedFat 10.6 g, Sodium 456.2 mg, Sugar 1.1 g
COWBOY BEANS
Provided by Marcela Valladolid
Time 2h22m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, bring the soaked beans, ham hock, bay leaf, garlic, jalapeno, and 5 cups of water to a boil over high heat. Cover the pan, reduce the heat to medium and simmer for 2 hours or until beans are tender. If the beans absorb too much water, add 1 cup of water after 1 hour and continue cooking (Beans mixture should remain soupy while cooking). Turn off the heat.
- Cook the bacon in a large saute pan over medium-high heat until almost crisp, about 10 minutes. Add onion and cook for about 3 minutes or until translucent. Transfer bacon and onion mixture to the pot with the beans. Wipe pan clean. In same pan cook chorizo over medium heat until crisp, about 1 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, remove the chorizo and drain on paper towels. Add to the beans. Season lightly with salt, if necessary. Stir the beans over medium-high heat until heated through. Remove the bay leaf and ham hock and discard. Ladle into bowls and serve.
- Cook's Note: In place of soaking the beans, you can use 3 (15-ounce) cans rinsed and drained pinto beans. Proceed as above but reduce the cooking time to 1 hour.
COWBOY BAKE BEANS
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
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.
DOLLY PARTON'S COWBOY BEANS RECIPE - (4.3/5)
Provided by eaglezfan6
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Pre heat oven to 350. Brown ground beef, onions and pepper in skillet. Add remaining ingredients. pour into baking dish and bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until mixture is bubbly.
DOLLYWOOD COWBOY BEANS.
This is a great recipe for Cowboy Beans fixed in the slow cooker; and it is so EASY. It is from the "Fix-It and Forget-it Recipes for Entertaining". I have listed the ingredients for a single recipe, but I always double it because it is so popular where ever I take it. Also, I have used ground turkey instead of the beef with excellent results. It wasn't posted here yet so I will do it to be sure I won't lose this great recipe! Enjoy!
Provided by BarbieinTN
Categories Beans
Time 1h30m
Yield 4-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Brown ground beef and drain.
- Add onion and bell pepper and sauté until tender.
- Add beef/onion/pepper and all other ingredients to a slow cooker.
- Mix well.
- Cook on low for 1 - 2 hours.
COWBOY BEANS
These are a great side, but I also love to just scoop some up in a warm tortilla as a meal. Found in the Chicago Tribune, with some modifications. I usually make this without the chili powder. Cooking time does not include soaking beans.
Provided by duonyte
Categories Beans
Time 3h20m
Yield 5 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Soak the beans overnight in lots of cold water. (Most recently, I have been using the Cook's Illustrated recommended method, soaking the beans in 4 qts water mixed with 3 tbl. table salt). Drain off the soaking water and rinse.
- Put beans in a very large pot. Pour in the beer and enough fresh water to come up 2 inches over the beans. Add remaining ingredients except salt. Cover, heat to a boil, reduce heat to very low - just enough to bubble the liquid a little. Simmer until beans are tender, 2 to 3 hours.
- If using ham hocks, remove, discard bones, chop and return to pot. Add salt to taste.
- Note1: I've noted the comment regarding the time - I made this again, and it took me just under two hours to get to tender beans. It is important to soak the beans well, and older beans may take longer. The beans should be tender but whole - they should not start breaking down.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 192.8, Fat 0.9, SaturatedFat 0.2, Sodium 148.4, Carbohydrate 33.8, Fiber 10.1, Sugar 3.9, Protein 9.8
COWBOY BEANS
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
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:
- Soak the beans overnight: This will help to reduce the cooking time and make the beans more tender.
- Use a variety of beans: This will add flavor and texture to the dish. Some good options include pinto beans, black beans, kidney beans, and navy beans.
- Add aromatics: Onions, garlic, and bell peppers are all good choices. These ingredients will add flavor and depth to the dish.
- Use a flavorful broth: Chicken broth or beef broth are both good options. You can also use water, but the broth will add more flavor.
- Season the beans well: Salt, pepper, chili powder, and cumin are all good options. You can also add other spices, such as paprika, oregano, or cayenne pepper, to taste.
- Cook the beans until they are tender: This will typically take about 1-2 hours. You can check the beans by tasting them. They should be soft and creamy.
- Serve the beans with your favorite toppings: Some good options include cheese, sour cream, salsa, and guacamole.
Conclusion:
Cowboy beans are a delicious and hearty dish that is perfect for a casual meal. They are easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste. Whether you like them spicy or mild, with or without meat, cowboy beans are sure to be a hit at your next gathering. So next time you're looking for a simple and satisfying meal, give cowboy beans a try. You won't be disappointed.
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