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cowboy beans

Havana69 avatar
Recipe by
George Udud
@Havana69
Clermont, FL

This dish is my all-time favorite go to side dish for BBQ. It also is a very satisfying meal in itself for those nights when I don't feel like cooking. I've taken this to potlucks and company picnics and everyone wants the recipe.

yield 8 -10
prep time 30 Min
cook time 1 Hr
method Bake

Ingredients For cowboy beans

  • 1/2 lb
    ground chuck 80/20
  • 1/2 lb
    diced bacon
  • 1 sm
    onion, diced
  • 1 md
    green bell pepper, diced
  • 1-55 oz
    can bush's baked beans
  • 1-14.5 oz
    can black beans, drained
  • 2/3 c
    dark brown sugar
  • 1/4 c
    ketchup
  • 1/2 tsp
    dried mustard
  • 2 Tbsp
    molasses
  • 2 Tbsp
    worchestershire sauce
  • 2-3 dash
    hickory liquid smoke
  • 1/2 tsp
    garlic powder

How To Make cowboy beans

  • Assembled ingredients.
    1
    Brown first 4 ingredients over medium heat and drain the fat.
  • Brown first 4 ingredients and drain well.
    2
    In a large mixing bowl, combine remaining ingredients until well mixed.
  • Mix remaining ingredients in a large bowl.
    3
    Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Add hamburger mix to bean mixture and stir well. Pour into 13x9 baking dish and top with strips of bacon (if desired) and bake for 1 hour until beans are bubbly and bacon is browned. Enjoy!!
  • Pour mixture into 13x9 casserole, top with bacon and bake for 1 hour.
    4
    Variation: HAWAIIAN COWBOY BEANS Same as above, but add a 20 oz. can of pineapple tidbits, drained. Very Yummy!
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