How to Make Homestead Cowboy Beans - A Step-by-Step Guide

Homestead Cowboy Beans are a hearty and flavorful dish that has been a staple in American cooking for generations. This classic recipe has its roots in the rugged and robust cuisine of the American West, where cowboys and homesteaders relied on simple, comforting meals to sustain them through long days of hard work.

These beans were often cooked over an open flame in a cast-iron pot, infusing them with a smoky, wood-fired flavor that is the hallmark of authentic cowboy cooking. Today,...

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Ingredients

  • 1 pound bacon
  • 2 pounds ground beef
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 1 cup ketchup
  • ⅓ cup brown sugar
  • 1 (55 ounce) can baked beans (such as Bush's®)
  • 2 (15 ounce) cans Great Northern beans
  • 1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans
  • 1 (15 ounce) can pork and beans

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 4 hrs 10 mins
  • Total Time: 4 hrs 20 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 12 servings

  • Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned and crispy, 10 to 12 minutes. Drain bacon slices on paper towels and crumble when cool enough to handle.
  • At the same time, heat another large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir ground beef in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain and discard grease.
  • Place bacon, ground beef, onion, ketchup, and brown sugar in a slow cooker; mix well. Add baked beans, Great Northern beans, pinto beans, and pork and beans.
  • Cook on Low, stirring often, about 4 hours.
  • Nutrition

    536 cal.

    • Total Fat: 19g
    • Saturated Fat: 7g
    • Cholesterol: 63mg
    • Sodium: 1222mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 66g
    • Dietary Fiber: 12g
    • Total Sugars: 21g
    • Protein: 32g
    • Vitamin C: 6mg
    • Calcium: 130mg
    • Iron: 5mg
    • Potassium: 1038mg