Ranch-Style Cowboy Beans
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
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Ranch-Style Cowboy Beans, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 46 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 11 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 56 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 23
- Heart Health
- 37
- Metabolic
- 45
- Digestive
- 23
- Inflammatory
- 48
- Performance
- 35
- General Wellness
- 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.
- Calories 514.18 kcal High 26%
- Protein 35.13 g Good Source 70%
- Carbohydrate 42.41 g 15%
- Total Fat 22.89 g High 29%
- Saturated Fat 8.83 g High 44%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 71.76 mg High 24%
- Sodium 1086.04 mg High 47%
- Dietary Fiber 6.63 g Good Source 24%
- Total Sugars 16.2 g --
- Added Sugars 9.45 g Moderate 19%
- Calcium 77.84 mg Low Source 6%
- Iron 3.7 mg Good Source 21%
- Potassium 470.36 mg Moderate 10%
- Vitamin A 22.83 mcg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin C 1.88 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Ranch Style Cowboy Beans is made with 9 ingredients and serves 12. It takes about 4 hrs 20 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Bacon, Baked Beans, Brown Sugar, and Great Northern Beans. Each serving provides about 514.18 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Ranch-Style Cowboy Beans made of?
- The main ingredients are Bacon, Baked Beans, Brown Sugar, Great Northern Beans, Ground Beef. The full list of 9 is above.
- How long does it take to make Ranch-Style Cowboy Beans?
- About 4 hrs 20 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 4 hrs 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 514.18 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Ranch-Style Cowboy Beans easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 9 ingredients and 8 steps.
- Is Ranch-Style Cowboy Beans healthy?
- Ranch-Style Cowboy Beans has an easyChef Pro health score of 38/100. Per serving, it provides 514.18 calories and 35.13 g of protein, or 70% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber and iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1086.04 mg (47% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 8.83 g (44% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 9.45 g (19% of the Daily Value). It contains Tomatoes and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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