Ranch-Style Cowboy Beans

Name: Ranch-Style Cowboy Beans
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 4 h 10 min
Total time: 4 h 20 min
Yield: 12 servings
Cuisine: Southern Recipes, Tex-Mex, American
Ingredients: 1 lb Bacon; 1 whole Baked Beans; 0.33 cup Brown Sugar; 2 whole Great Northern Beans; 2 lb Ground Beef; 1 cup Ketchup; 1 whole Onion; 1 whole Pinto Beans; 1 whole Pork & Beans

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Ranch-Style Cowboy Beans blend smoky bacon and hearty ground beef with a mix of tender beans in a sweet-tangy sauce. The balance of brown sugar and ketchup creates a rich, barbecue-like flavor, perfect for casual gatherings, potlucks, or a cozy weekend dinner. It’s a comforting, stick-to-your-ribs dish that pairs well with cornbread or grilled mains.

Prep10 mins
Cook4 hrs 10 mins
Serves12
DifficultyEasy

1

Place the bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned and crispy.
2

Drain the bacon slices on paper towels and crumble them when cool enough to handle.
3

At the same time, heat another large skillet over medium-high heat.
4

Cook and stir the ground beef in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly.
5

Drain and discard the grease.
6

Place the bacon, ground beef, onion, ketchup, and brown sugar in a slow cooker and mix well.
7

Add the baked beans, Great Northern beans, pinto beans, and pork and beans.
8

Cook on Low, stirring often, for about 4 hours.