Crock Pot Cowboy Beans
Crock Pot Cowboy Beans are a hearty and flavorful dish that combines beans with ground beef, bacon, and spices. This dish is perfect for potlucks, family gatherings, or a cozy dinner at home.
Equipment
- 1 Crock Pot
- 1 Cutting board
- 1 Large skillet
- 1 Measuring cups and spoons
- 1 Wooden spoon
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 4 slices bacon Cook until crispy.
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can kidney beans, drained and rinsed 15 oz can.
- 1 can pinto beans, drained and rinsed 15 oz can.
- 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed 15 oz can.
- 1 can tomato sauce 15 oz can.
- ½ cup barbecue sauce
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon paprika
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon until crispy. Remove the bacon, crumble, and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the ground beef, diced onion, and minced garlic. Cook until the beef is browned and the onion is translucent. Drain any excess fat.
- In your crock pot, combine the kidney beans, pinto beans, black beans, tomato sauce, barbecue sauce, brown sugar, chili powder, cumin, black pepper, salt, and paprika.
- Add the cooked beef mixture and crumbled bacon to the crock pot. Stir everything together until well combined.
- Cover the crock pot with the lid and cook on low for 6 hours.
- After cooking, stir the beans and adjust seasoning as necessary.
- Serve the Cowboy Beans with cornbread or over rice for a complete meal.
Notes
Serve the Cowboy Beans with cornbread or over rice for a complete meal.
Feel free to customize the bean combination and spices according to your taste preferences.
Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or frozen for later use.