Cowboy Beans: 5 Hearty Recipes to Satisfy Your Soul
Cowboy beans are a hearty and flavorful dish made with beans, meat, and spices.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1.5 hours
- Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
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- 2 cups pinto beans, soaked overnight
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can diced tomatoes (14.5 oz)
- 1/4 cup BBQ sauce
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Drain and rinse soaked beans.
- In a large pot, cook ground beef over medium heat until browned.
- Add chopped onion and minced garlic. Cook until onions are translucent.
- Add beans, diced tomatoes, BBQ sauce, chili powder, and cumin.
- Stir and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer for 1 to 1.5 hours until beans are tender.
- Season with salt and pepper before serving.
Notes
- Feel free to add jalapeños for heat.
- Can be served with cornbread.
- Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 15g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: cowboy beans, pinto beans, hearty dish