Description
Amazing Cowboy Beans are a hearty and flavorful dish that combines smoky bacon, tender beans, and a sweet-savory BBQ sauce. This comforting recipe is perfect for potlucks, family dinners, or cozy camping trips, offering a delightful explosion of flavors in every bite. Easy to prepare and customizable to suit your taste preferences, these beans are sure to be a crowd-pleaser at any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (15 oz) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (15 oz) pinto beans, drained and rinsed
- 6 slices thick-cut bacon
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup BBQ sauce
- ½ cup brown sugar
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, cook the bacon until crispy. Remove from pot and let cool on paper towels; retain drippings.
- Sauté the diced onion in the bacon drippings until translucent (about 5 minutes). Add minced garlic and sauté for an additional minute.
- Stir in the drained kidney and pinto beans; mix well.
- Add BBQ sauce and brown sugar; stir until beans are well coated.
- Simmer over low heat for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Serve warm, garnished with chopped green onions or parsley if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 10mg