Homestead Cowboy Beans

These cowboy beans are simmered with ground beef, bacon, and four types of beans in a sweet and tangy sauce that will delight everyone in the family.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 4 hr 10 mins
• Total Time: 4 hr 20 mins
• Calories: 536 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1 pound bacon
• 1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans
• 2 pounds ground beef
• 1 (15 ounce) can pork and beans
• 1 cup ketchup
• 2 (15 ounce) cans Great Northern beans
• 0.33333334326744 cup brown sugar
• 1 (55 ounce) can baked beans (such as Bush's®)

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned and crispy, 10 to 12 minutes. Drain bacon slices on paper towels and crumble when cool enough to handle.

Step 2

At the same time, heat another large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir ground beef in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain and discard grease.

Step 3

Place bacon, ground beef, onion, ketchup, and brown sugar in a slow cooker; mix well. Add baked beans, Great Northern beans, pinto beans, and pork and beans.

Step 4

Cook on Low, stirring often, about 4 hours.