Ultimate BBQ Cowboy Beans
A delicious bean recipe made with ground beef, bacon, a sweet tangy sauce, and a surprising smokey flavor. This BBQ Cowboy Beans recipe is the perfect side dish for tailgating and backyard barbecues.
Ingredients
- 1 15.5 ounces package Hurst's BBQ Style Cowboy Beans
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 pound thick cut bacon cut into bite-size pieces
- 1 cup diced yellow onion
- 3 cloves garlic chopped
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 3 cups water
- 1 cup BBQ sauce
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 1/4 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
- 1/4 cup molasses
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
Instructions
- Rinse and sort through beans, removing any unwanted debris.
- In a large pot or dutch oven with heavy-lidded pot, cook beef, bacon and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; add garlic and cook for an additional minute; drain.
- Add beans, seasoning packet and remaining ingredients to pot. Stir and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and let simmer on low for 3 to 3 1/2 hours or until beans are soft and sauce has thickened, stirring occasionally. Keep warm until ready to serve.
Nutrition
Calories: 318kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 12gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 974mgFiber: 3g
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