In the realm of hearty and flavorful dishes, cowboy beans with ground beef stand out as a delicious and versatile meal option. Whether you're a seasoned cook or a beginner looking to explore new culinary territory, this recipe is sure to satisfy your taste buds and leave you craving more. With its origins rooted in the rugged lifestyle of cowboys, this dish embodies the spirit of the Wild West, combining tender beans, savory ground beef, and a medley of seasonings to create a robust and satisfying meal. Join us as we embark on a culinary journey to discover the secrets behind this classic recipe and explore the endless possibilities it offers.
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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.
EASY COWBOY BEANS
My family eats this as a main dish, usually with cornbread, but it's a wonderful side dish for picnics, potlucks, and camping. We like it sweet, so we add another 1/4 cup of brown sugar, but you could also spice it up by adding jalapenos or another kind of chilies. It's even good cold! It freezes very well, too.
Provided by Frenzied Feline
Categories Pork
Time 1h20m
Yield 8-12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Cook bacon until crispy. Drain and crumble. Put in large pot.
- Brown ground beef and onions together. Drain. Add to pot. (Bacon can be cooked with the ground beef and onions if cut into chunks. I use kitchen shears to just cut through all the slices--into about 1-1/2" chunks.).
- Add the rest of the ingredients to the pot. DO NOT drain the beans! Stir everything together.
- Bring to a boil, then turn down heat and simmer for about an hour. If you're going to let it simmer, don't add the lima beans right away, as they tend to fall apart.
- These are generally better the next day, but are might fine the same day!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 532.7, Fat 18.8, SaturatedFat 6.5, Cholesterol 42.7, Sodium 964, Carbohydrate 71.7, Fiber 13, Sugar 31, Protein 21.7
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.
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
Tips:
- Choose your beans carefully. For a hearty stew, use larger beans like kidney or pinto beans. For a quicker-cooking soup, use smaller beans like black or navy beans.
- Soak your beans overnight before cooking. This will help reduce cooking time and make the beans more digestible.
- Use a variety of spices to flavor your beans. Common spices used in cowboy beans include chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Don't be afraid to add other vegetables to your bean pot. Diced tomatoes, corn, and bell peppers are all great additions.
- Serve your cowboy beans with cornbread, rice, or mashed potatoes.
Conclusion:
Cowboy beans are a hearty and flavorful dish that is perfect for a casual meal. They are easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. So next time you're looking for a simple and satisfying meal, give cowboy beans a try.
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