How to Make Texas Cowboy Baked Beans - A Step-by-Step Guide

When it comes to comfort food, few things can rival a hearty serving of baked beans. And when it comes to baked beans with a kick, Texas Cowboy Baked Beans take the cake. This recipe is a classic Texan dish that has been perfected over generations, and it’s the perfect addition to any cookout, barbecue, or family gathering.

What sets Texas Cowboy Baked Beans apart from other baked bean recipes is the addition of savory and spicy flavors, like bacon, jalapeños, and smoky barbecue sauce...

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Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 4 (16 ounce) cans baked beans with pork
  • 1 (4 ounce) can canned chopped green chile peppers
  • 1 small Vidalia onion, peeled and chopped
  • 1 cup barbeque sauce
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 3 tablespoons hot pepper sauce (e.g. Tabasco™), or to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 2 hrs
  • Total Time: 2 hrs 15 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 12 servings

  • In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef until no longer pink; drain fat, and set aside.
  • In a 3 1/2 quart or larger slow cooker, combine the ground beef, baked beans, green chiles, onion and barbeque sauce. Season with brown sugar, garlic powder, chili powder and hot pepper sauce. Cook on HIGH for 2 hours, or low for 4 to 5 hours.
  • Nutrition

    360 cal.

    • Total Fat: 12g
    • Saturated Fat: 5g
    • Cholesterol: 43mg
    • Sodium: 899mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 50g
    • Dietary Fiber: 7g
    • Total Sugars: 28g
    • Protein: 15g
    • Vitamin C: 12mg
    • Calcium: 106mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 578mg