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cowboy beans n' biscuits

(4 ratings)
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Recipe by
Colleen Sowa
@colleenlucky7
La Crosse, WI

This has been a family favorite for over 100 years... with just a few ingredient updates... and canned beans vs dry beans... canned biscuits vs fresh homemade biscuits... Home made Bar- B- Que sauce vs bottled... It is good both ways..

(4 ratings)
yield 10 - 15
prep time 20 Min
cook time 30 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For cowboy beans n' biscuits

  • 2 lb
    ground beef
  • 1/4 tsp
    each: salt, black pepper,ground red pepper
  • 1/2 tsp
    garlic powder
  • 1 lg
    onion (minced)
  • 1/2 c
    bar-b- que sauce
  • 1 can
    (16 oz) black beans
  • 1 can
    (16 oz) butter beans
  • 3 can
    (16 oz) baked beans
  • 1/3 c
    brown sugar
  • 2 can
    refrigerated biscuits
  • OPTIONAL
  • shredded or sliced cheese

How To Make cowboy beans n' biscuits

  • 1
    Brown the ground beef well in a large skillet over medium - high heat, add the minced onion and cook until onions are done (do not burn!)
  • 2
    Add all remaining ingredients except the biscuits. Stir and heat well. *** Do Not Drain the beans!!!
  • 3
    Pour this mixture into a large roast pan or baking pan.
  • 4
    Open up the biscuits and put them on top of the bean and meat mixture. Brush (or spread) the tops of the biscuits with butter.
  • 5
    Bake at 375 degrees for 20 - 30 minutes... or until biscuits are cooked through and golden brown.
  • 6
    *** Sometimes we cover the bean and meat mixture with shredded cheddar cheese or sliced American cheese before adding the biscuits.
  • 7
    *** The original recipe also called for salt pork or bacon... it is good with it or without it. *** The original recipe called for cubes of cut up beef.... we have made it this way too...
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