Cowboy Baked Beans are loaded with browned hamburger meat and crispy applewood smoked bacon. The addition of ground beef makes these absolutely amazing and almost a meal itself.
One of the most delicious side dishes ever. A family favorite for dinner, holidays like Christmas and Easter, or for summer cookouts and picnics. People also call these calico beans or hamburger baked beans.
These crock pot baked beans can also be baked in the oven. Enjoy this hearty recipe that feeds a large hungry crowd. They will rave, get seconds, and want this great recipe…
Ingredients
1 lb bacon applewood smoked
1 large yellow onion chopped
2 cloves garlic minced
1 lb ground beef
48 ounces baked beans (don’t drain)
32 ounces kidney beans (drain)
16 ounces cannellini beans (drain)
32 ounces black beans (drain)
¼ cup brown sugar
¼ cup apple cider vinegar
1 cup ketchup
2 tablespoons yellow mustard
Instructions
Decide if you are going to make them in a slow cooker or bake in the oven. You can use a deep casserole dish or large pot like a dutch oven. I like a large heavy cast iron pot so I can cook in it and finish baking all in one. Slow cookers are great for parties to keep them warm for several hours.
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