Slow Cooker Cowboy Beans
A hearty and flavorful slow cooker recipe for cowboy beans, featuring ground beef, crispy bacon, and a sweet and tangy sauce. Perfect as a main dish or a satisfying side.
Equipment
- Large skillet
- 6-Quart Slow Cooker
Ingredients
Meat & Aromatics
- 16 ounces lean ground beef
- 12 ounces bacon
- 1 onion diced
Beans & Sauce
- 16 ounces can kidney beans drained and rinsed
- 16 ounces can white beans drained and rinsed
- 32 ounces pork 'n beans do not drain
- 1 cup ketchup
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon liquid smoke add 1 to 2 tablespoons, to taste
Instructions
- In a large skillet, brown the lean ground beef thoroughly. Once cooked, drain off any excess fat and set the beef aside.
- Add the bacon to the same skillet and cook for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it's crispy.
- Stir in the diced onion with the bacon and continue to cook for an additional 4 to 5 minutes, until the onions are soft and translucent.
- Transfer the cooked ground beef, bacon, and onion mixture into a large 6-quart slow cooker.
- Now, add the undrained pork 'n beans, the rinsed and drained kidney beans, the rinsed and drained white beans, ketchup, brown sugar, and liquid smoke to the slow cooker.
- Stir all the ingredients gently until everything is well combined.
- Place the lid on your slow cooker and cook on the low setting for 4 to 5 hours, or on the high setting for 2 to 3 hours, stirring occasionally. If the beans seem a little dry, feel free to add a few tablespoons of water.
- Serve warm as a delicious and hearty main dish or a satisfying side. Enjoy!
Notes
Nutrition Information per serving: Calories: 367kcal, Total Carbs: 39g, Net Carbs: 31g, Fats: 14g, Protein: 20g.
These Slow Cooker Cowboy Beans are a delicious and hearty meal, perfect for family dinners or potlucks. Adjust liquid smoke to your preference for a smoky kick.
