Description
Savor the hearty flavors of Slow Cooker Cowboy Beans, a delicious blend of pinto beans, ground beef, bacon, and rich seasonings. This comforting dish is perfect for gatherings, potlucks, or an easy weeknight dinner. With its robust flavor profile and simple preparation, you can set it and forget it while the slow cooker does all the work. Your family and friends will love this satisfying meal that combines smoky bacon, tender beef, and zesty spices into one irresistible dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound pinto beans
- 6 slices bacon, chopped
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, finely chopped
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 cup barbecue sauce
- 1 cup beef broth
- ¼ cup brown sugar
Instructions
- Rinse and soak pinto beans overnight. Drain before use.
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook bacon until crispy; drain on paper towels.
- In the same skillet, brown the ground beef with onion and bell pepper until cooked through. Drain fat and stir in garlic and spices.
- In the slow cooker, combine soaked beans, bacon, beef mixture, barbecue sauce, beef broth, and brown sugar; mix well.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours until beans are tender.
- Stir before serving; enjoy warm as a main course or side dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 to 8 hours
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 50mg