Cowboy Baked Beans -

Cowboy Baked Beans

Chock-full of bacon and beef, sweetened with molasses, and simmered until thick and sweet, Cowboy Baked Beans are sure to impress!

Course: Main Dishes, Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Calories: 312kcal

Ingredients

1 pound ground beef cooked and crumbled
1 pound bacon cooked and chopped into ½-inch pieces
2 tablespoons bacon drippings
3 14-ounce cans kidney beans
3 14-ounce cans white beans
3 14-ounce cans Pork & Beans
2 yellow onions chopped into ½″ pieces, about 2 cups
1 cup light brown sugar
1 cup ketchup
½ cup molasses
3 tablespoons yellow mustard

Instructions

Oven Directions

Preheat the oven to 350°F. Drain all the beans, except for one can of Pork & Beans. Combine all ingredients in an oven-safe Dutch oven (5-6 quart size is perfect) and stir to combine. Cover with a lid and bake for 1½-2 hours. Stir before serving.

Crock-Pot Directions

Drain all the beans, except for one can of Pork & Beans. Combine all ingredients in the crockpot and stir to combine. Cook on HIGH for at least 4 hours or on LOW for 8 hours.

Notes

These beans freeze perfectly if you don't need the full recipe for a crowd. I typically freeze half of the beans for a later meal when making them just for my family.

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