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Slow Cooker Cowboy Beans

Slow Cooker Cowboy Beans

Slow Cooker Cowboy Beans are a hearty and flavorful dish made with pinto beans, bacon, and ground beef.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 15 minutes
Course Main
Cuisine American
Servings 6 cups
Calories 320 kcal

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker

Ingredients
  

Beans and Meat

  • 1 pound pinto beans soaked overnight
  • 6 slices bacon chopped
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 medium onion finely chopped
  • 1 green bell pepper green bell pepper finely chopped
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 1 cup barbecue sauce
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • ¼ cup brown sugar

Instructions
 

Cooking Steps

  • Rinse pinto beans under cold water and soak overnight.
  • In a skillet over medium heat, cook bacon until crispy; remove with a slotted spoon.
  • In the same skillet, brown ground beef with onion and green bell pepper until beef is cooked through; stir in garlic and seasonings.
  • In the slow cooker, combine soaked beans, cooked bacon, beef mixture, barbecue sauce, beef broth, and brown sugar; mix well.
  • Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours until beans are tender.

Notes

For best flavor, allow the dish to cook slowly to meld the flavors together.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 20gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 700mgFiber: 10gSugar: 10g
Keyword Beef Recipes, cowboy beans, hearty meals, pinto beans, Slow Cooker Cowboy Beans, slow cooker recipes
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