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Cowboy Baked Beans

Cowboy Baked Beans marry smoky bacon with tender pork and beans, onions, and green bell pepper, then slow-bake until glossy, thick, and richly caramelized. A touch of ketchup and brown sugar adds balanced sweetness against savory, smoky notes. Serve as a hearty side at cookouts, potlucks, or alongside grilled meats.

  • Prep15 mins
  • Cook3 hrs
  • Serves16
  • DifficultyEasy
Cowboy Baked Beans
  1. 1

    Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).

  2. 2

    In a 9x13-inch baking dish, combine the pork and beans, bacon, onion, green bell pepper, ketchup, and brown sugar. Cover the dish with aluminum foil.

  3. 3

    Bake in the preheated oven for 2 hours, stirring every 30 minutes. Remove the aluminum foil and cook for 1 hour more, stirring every 15 minutes, until the beans are thick and caramelized.