Slow Cooker Cowboy Beans
Sweet and savory flavors combine with hearty ground beef and beans for the perfect combination of flavor, texture, and aroma in this easy recipe for Slow Cooker Cowboy Beans! Enjoy as a side dish for any BBQ or potluck!
Servings: 8
Calories: 365kcal
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- ½ lb bacon (cut into bite size pieces)
- 1 medium yellow onion (diced)
- 2 (16 oz) cans of pork and beans
- 1 (15.5 oz) can kidney beans (rinsed and drained)
- 1 (15.5 oz) can pinto beans (rinsed and drained)
- 1 cup ketchup
- ¼ cup barbecue sauce
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp yellow mustard
- ½ tsp chili powder
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add hamburger and cook until browned. It takes about 5-7 minutes, then drain and add to a 6-quart slow cooker.
- Add chopped bacon to the skillet and cook until crisp. It takes about 4-5 minutes, then add bacon into the slow cooker. Add onion to the bacon drippings and cook until translucent. It takes about 5-6 minutes. Drain and add to the slow cooker.
- Add pork and beans, kidney beans, and pinto beans to the slow cooker.
- Add ketchup, barbecue sauce, brown sugar, black pepper, mustard, and chili powder in a medium bowl. Mix until well combined and pour over ground beef and beans. Then, mix until well combined.
- Cover and cook on high for 2-3 hours or low for 5-6 hours.
- Serve while hot, and enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 365kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 59mg | Sodium: 666mg | Potassium: 346mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 22g | Vitamin A: 204IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 34mg | Iron: 2mg