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Close-up of hearty crockpot cowboy beans made with ground beef, bacon, pinto beans, and baked beans in a rich BBQ sauce, served in a rustic bowl with cornbread on the side.

CROCKPOT COWBOY BEANS

Hearty Crockpot Cowboy Beans made with ground beef, bacon, pinto beans, baked beans, BBQ sauce, and brown sugar. Easy slow cooker comfort food recipe perfect for busy nights.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 15 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 8
Calories 420 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb Ground beef Lean ground beef works best
  • 8 strips Bacon Cooked and chopped
  • 2 cans (15 oz) Pinto beans Drained
  • 1 can (28 oz) Baked beans Do not drain
  • ½ cup BBQ sauce Use your favorite brand
  • ¼ cup Brown sugar Light or dark
  • 1 small Onion Diced
  • 1 tsp Garlic powder
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Black pepper

Instructions
 

  • In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned. Drain excess grease.
  • Cook the bacon until crispy, then chop into small pieces.
  • Add the cooked beef and bacon to the crockpot.
  • Stir in the pinto beans, baked beans, BBQ sauce, brown sugar, diced onion, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
  • Mix everything together until fully combined.
  • Cover and cook on LOW for 6–8 hours or HIGH for 3–4 hours until hot, thick, and flavorful.
  • Serve warm with cornbread or enjoy straight from the bowl.

Notes

  • Leftovers taste even better the next day.
  • Add jalapeños for extra heat.
  • Great for potlucks, cookouts, and busy weeknights.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 420kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 24gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 55mgSodium: 890mgFiber: 7gSugar: 16g
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