Cowboy Beans
Yield: 8 servings
Made with bacon, ground beef, and baked beans, these easy Cowboy Beans are a hearty and flavorful side dish. They're the perfect accompaniment to anything off the grill and ideal for casual gatherings and potlucks too!
Ingredients
- 1 pound bacon
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 28 ounces canned Bush's Baked Beans "Original" recipe
- 1 tablespoon prepared yellow mustard
- ¼ cup packed brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium to medium-high heat, fry bacon until chewy-crisp. Remove from skillet to paper towel-lined plate to cool. Drain fat from skillet.
- Return same skillet to medium to medium-high heat and add ground beef and onion. Cook until beef is browned and onion is tender. Drain fat.
- Roughly chop the cooled bacon and add to skillet with beef and onion. Then add beans, yellow mustard, brown sugar, and black pepper. Fold to combine. Heat until warmed throughout. Serve hot.
Notes
How to store and reheat leftovers:
- Fridge. Leftover cowboy beans will keep well in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- Freezer. Allow them to cool completely, then store in a freezer-safe container. Freeze for up to 6 months. Thaw in the fridge before reheating.
- Reheat. You can simply reheat them on the stovetop, pop them in the microwave for a minute or two if reheating a small portion, or in a baking dish covered with foil in the oven at 300° F.
Nutrition Information:
Serving: 1 Calories: 454kcal Carbohydrates: 15g Protein: 37g Fat: 27g Saturated Fat: 9g Polyunsaturated Fat: 16g Cholesterol: 107mg Sodium: 1136mg Fiber: 2g Sugar: 9g
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