Cowboy Baked Beans Recipe

A pot of baked beans with cooked ground beef.

5 from 1 vote

Ground beef and a variety of beans simmer in a rich and tangy sauce. It's a hearty side dish perfect for serving at a potluck or summer cookout, or can be served as a main dish.

Prep Time20

Cook Time30

Total Time50

Course: Side Dish Recipes

Cuisine: American

Keyword: cowboy baked beans recipe

Servings: Servings

Calories: 280kcal

Author: Deanne Frieders

Ingredients

1 pound ground beef
1 small onion diced
15 ounces canned butter beans drained
15 ounces canned lima beans drained
15 ounces canned kidney beans drained
15 ounces pork & beans
½ cup brown sugar
¼ cup white vinegar
¼ cup molasses
1 Tablespoon yellow mustard
1 Tablespoon ketchup
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
½ teaspoon liquid smoke optional

Instructions

In a Dutch oven, brown the ground beef and onion over medium heat until the beef is no longer pink.
Drain the grease and return to the pot.
Add all remaining ingredients to the pot. Add the lid. Cook on low for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Remove lid and cook for another 25 minutes, stirring every 10-15 minute to ensure nothing on the bottom of the pot burns.
Serve and enjoy.

Notes

If one of these types of beans is not to your family's liking, you can substitute black beans, pinto beans or even garbanzo beans (chickpeas)

Leftovers: Store leftovers, refrigerated, in an airtight container. This is one of those recipes where leftovers taste even better the next day, so enjoy!

To freeze leftovers up to 3 months: Cowboy baked beans can be frozen for later use. After cooking, allow the beans to cool completely. Transfer them to an airtight container or freezer bags, leaving some space for expansion. Label and date the containers, then store them in the freezer for up to 3 months.

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