Cowboy-Style Baked Beans
Cowboy-Style Baked Beans are rich and hearty, brimming with smoky bacon, savory ground beef, and tender ham folded into sweet-tangy beans. A hint of molasses, brown sugar, and chili powder creates a balanced depth that’s perfect for potlucks, barbecues, or game-day spreads. Serve warm alongside grilled meats or cornbread for a crowd-pleasing side that eats like a meal.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook3 hrs 5 mins
- Serves32
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Crumble the ground beef into a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook, stirring, until it is no longer pink, 5 to 10 minutes. Drain off the grease and transfer the beef to a 4-quart or larger slow cooker.
- 2
Stir the baked beans with pork, bacon, ham, ketchup, brown sugar, onion, chili powder, and molasses into the beef in the slow cooker until well combined. If the mixture seems thick, stir in water until incorporated.
- 3
Cover and cook on Low for 6 to 8 hours or on High for 3 hours.
- Calories 162.61 kcal Moderate
- Protein 11.59 g Good Source
- Carbs 10.45 g Moderate
- Total Fat 8.81 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 3.24 g Moderate
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 25.69 mg Moderate
- Sodium 472.07 mg High
- Fiber 1.28 g Low Source
- Sugar 5.7 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 3.22 g Moderate
- Calcium 16.32 mg Low Source
- Iron 0.97 mg Low Source
- Potassium 174.78 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 6.49 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 0.39 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.07 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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