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These Cowboy Beans Are the Only Side Dish You’ll Ever Need (Seriously)

These Cowboy Beans Are the Only Side Dish You’ll Ever Need (Seriously)
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These Cowboy Beans are the ultimate crowd-pleasing side dish—sweet, smoky, hearty, and just a little spicy. Packed with ground beef, crispy bacon, and a medley of beans, they’re perfect for BBQs, potlucks, or any night you want a comforting and flavorful meal that tastes like it simmered all day.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 6 slices bacon, chopped
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 1 (15 oz) can baked beans
  • 1 (15 oz) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 (15 oz) can butter beans or pinto beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1/2 cup ketchup
  • 1/4 cup yellow mustard
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • Optional: 1 tbsp barbecue sauce
  • Optional: 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar or hot sauce for tang/spice
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. In a large skillet or Dutch oven, cook ground beef and chopped bacon over medium heat until bacon is crispy and beef is browned. Drain excess grease.
  2. Add diced onions and cook until soft and fragrant, about 5 minutes.
  3. Stir in ketchup, mustard, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, and optional BBQ sauce or vinegar.
  4. Add all the beans and stir well.
  5. Simmer on low for 20–30 minutes until thick and bubbly, or transfer to a baking dish and bake at 350°F for 1 hour.
  6. Serve hot with your favorite grilled meats or cornbread.

Notes

  • Use a mix of beans for varied texture and flavor.
  • Make ahead and refrigerate overnight to deepen the flavors.
  • This dish freezes well—cool completely before storing.
  • To make vegetarian, omit meat and use meatless crumbles.

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