Cowboy Baked Beans
Ingredients
•1 lb ground beef
•6 slices bacon, chopped
•1 small onion, diced
•1 green bell pepper, diced
•2 (28 oz) cans baked beans
•½ cup ketchup
•¼ cup BBQ sauce
•¼ cup brown sugar
•1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
•1 tbsp yellow mustard
•½ tsp black pepper
•½ tsp garlic powder
•½ tsp smoked paprika (optional)
Instructions
Cook the bacon & beef – In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the chopped bacon until crispy. Remove and set aside. In the same skillet, cook the ground beef until browned. Drain excess fat.
Sauté the veggies – Add the diced onion and bell pepper to the skillet and cook until softened.
Mix the sauce – In a mixing bowl, whisk together the ketchup, BBQ sauce, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, black pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika.
Combine everything – In a 9×13 baking dish (or Dutch oven), mix the baked beans with the cooked beef, bacon, sautéed veggies, and sauce. Stir well.
Bake – Cover and bake at 350°F for 45 minutes to 1 hour until thick and bubbly.
Serve & Enjoy! – Let cool slightly, then serve warm with cornbread or grilled meats.
Notes
•Make it spicier – Add a diced jalapeño or a dash of hot sauce.
•Slow Cooker Option – Combine all ingredients in a slow cooker and cook on low for 4-6 hours or high for 2-3 hours.
•Storage – Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat on the stove or in the microwave.
