These cowboy beans are a family favorite! I have an enormous family, and all the men go trail riding several times a year — these hearty cowboy beans made with baked beans, Great Northern beans, pork and beans, and pinto beans are what they look forward to the most!
Ingredients
- 1 pound bacon
- 2 pounds ground beef
- 1 large onion , chopped
- 1 cup ketchup
- 0.33 cups brown sugar
- 1 can baked beans , 55 ounce
- 2 cans Great Northern beans , 15 ounce
- 1 can pinto beans , 15 ounce
- 1 can pork and beans , 15 ounce
Instructions
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1
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.
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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.
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3
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.
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4
Cook on Low, stirring often, about 4 hours.
Nutrition Facts
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