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Cowboy Baked Beans

Cowboy Baked Beans with Hamburger: Hearty and Flavorful

Hearty cowboy baked beans with ground beef and bacon.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings 6

Ingredients
  

  • Beans:
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 6 slices of bacon
  • 1 onion
  • 2 cloves of garlic
  • 2 15 oz cans of navy or pinto beans
  • 1 15 oz can of kidney beans
  • 1 cup barbecue sauce
  • ½ cup ketchup
  • ¼ cup molasses
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp mustard
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp pepper
  • ½ cup beef broth
  • Optional: Parsley or green onions
  • Suggested Pairings: Cornbread iced tea

Instructions
 

  • Cook bacon until crispy; remove, leaving the fat.
  • Brown beef in bacon fat; drain excess.
  • Sauté onion, garlic; add beans, sauces, seasonings, bacon, and broth.
  • Simmer covered 30 min; uncover 10-15 min.
  • Optional: Bake at 350°F 20-25 min.
  • Garnish with parsley; serve with cornbread and tea.

Notes

  • Use mixed beans for texture.
  • Store in the fridge for up to 4 days, freeze for 3 months.
  • Try a vegetarian variation.
  • Pair with coleslaw.