COWBOY BEANS

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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

1 lb pinto beans
1 (12 ounce) bottle beer
1/2 lb thick slab bacon, cut into 1 in. cubes or 1 lb ham hock
1 medium onion, chopped
1/2 sweet bell pepper, seeded and diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 (16 ounce) canned whole tomatoes, cut up, with juice
1 jalapeno, sliced
1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
salt, to taste, after beans are cooked

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

Sheron Clarke
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These cowboy beans are the perfect party food. They're easy to make and they can be served hot or cold.


Awais Hans
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These cowboy beans are a great way to get your kids to eat their beans. My kids love the smoky flavor and the beans are so tender.


Ashley Chamberlin
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I've made these cowboy beans several times and they're always a hit. They're so easy to make and they're always delicious.


Alana Gonzalez
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These cowboy beans are the perfect dish for a casual get-together. They're easy to make and they're always a hit.


Naib Ali
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I love the addition of cornbread crumbs to these cowboy beans. It gives them a really nice texture.


Abeba Bezuayehu
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These cowboy beans are a great way to use up leftover vegetables. I always have a few extra vegetables in my fridge, so it's nice to have a recipe that I can use them in.


Sajad Khan
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I've never had cowboy beans before, but these were delicious! I'll definitely be making them again.


Dominic Morris
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These cowboy beans are the perfect party food. They're easy to make and they can be served hot or cold.


taata Junior
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I love that these cowboy beans can be made in the slow cooker. It's so easy to just throw everything in the slow cooker and let it cook all day.


Munodaishe Wunganai
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These cowboy beans are a great way to get your kids to eat their beans. My kids love the smoky flavor and the beans are so tender.


S h e h z a d W r i t e s
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I've made these cowboy beans several times and they're always a hit. They're so easy to make and they're always delicious.


Dangel Prime Tv
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These cowboy beans are the perfect food for a cold winter day. They're warm, hearty, and filling.


Afroza yasmin Prova
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I love the smoky flavor of these cowboy beans. It's the perfect balance of sweet and savory.


Way Spe
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These cowboy beans are so versatile. I've served them as a main course, a side dish, and even as a dip. They're always a hit.


Adnan Ahmad
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I made these cowboy beans for a potluck and they were a huge success! Everyone raved about how delicious they were.


Saab K
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These cowboy beans are a great way to use up leftover beans. I always have a can or two of beans in my pantry, so it's nice to have a recipe that I can use them in.


Taslim islam Taslim islam
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I love the addition of bacon and sausage to these cowboy beans. It gives them a really rich and smoky flavor.


Mohamed haji mohamed
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These cowboy beans are the perfect comfort food. They're hearty, filling, and so delicious.


Nankusu Ayah
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I can't believe how easy these cowboy beans were to make! I just threw everything in the slow cooker and let it cook all day. The beans turned out perfect.


Aryan Imran
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These cowboy beans were a hit at my last cookout! Everyone loved the smoky flavor and the beans were so tender and flavorful.


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