An Original Cowboy Beans Recipe for the Oven (2024)

• 1/2 pound bacon, diced

• 1 pound lean ground beef

• 1/2 cup coarsely chopped onion

• 1/4 cup ketchup

• 1/4 cup barbecue sauce

• 1/4 cup granulated sugar

• 1/4 cup packed brown sugar

• 2 tablespoons molasses

• 1 tablespoon ​​chili powder

• 1 teaspoon kosher salt

• 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

• 2 tablespoons mustard

• 1 (16-ounce) can baked beans

• 1 (16-ounce) can butter beans, drained

• 1 (16-ounce) can kidney beans, drained

• 1 (16-ounce) can pinto beans, drained​

• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, optional

1. Gather the ingredients.

   

2. Position a rack in the center of the oven and heat to350 F. Put the diced bacon in a large Dutch oven or other oven-proof, heavy-duty pot over medium heat.

   

3. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the bacon is crisp.

   

4. Remove the bacon with a slotted spoon to paper towels to drain. Set aside.

   

5. Pour off the bacon drippings.

   

6. In the same pot over medium heat,cook the ground beef until it is browned, breaking it up and stirring as it cooks. Add the onion and cook until tender. Drain off any excess fat.

   

7. Add the ketchup, barbecue sauce, granulated and brown sugars, molasses, chili powder, salt, pepper, and mustard. Add all the beans and stir to combine.

   

8. Sprinkle the bacon over the top of the bean-beef mixture. Transfer to the oven and bake, covered, until warmed through, about 45 minutes.

   

9. Top the bean mixture with the shredded cheese, if using. Return the beans to the oven and continue to bake, uncovered, until the cheese melts, about 5 minutes.

   

(Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.)

Recipe Tags:

• Ground Beef
• cowboy beans
• side dish
• american