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Crock Pots and Flip Flops | Recipes | Recipes By Course | Dinner | Best Crockpot Cowboy Beans

Best Crockpot Cowboy Beans

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4 hours 20 minutes

Written by Allison Treadwell on February 19, 2020
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These beans are the best in the world! The best Crockpot Cowboy Beans are meaty, sweet and tangy. Loaded with three types of beans and two types of meat these beans mean business.

These beans are the best in the world! The best crockpot cowboy beans are meaty, sweet, and tangy. Loaded with three types of beans and two types of meat these beans mean business.

Cowboy beans are perfect for parties, holiday gatherings, potlucks, and of course game day! Another great side dish to go with these beans is my famous 5 Ingredient Creamed Corn.

Best Crockpot Cowboy Beans

Great Bacon Beans go by many names… Best Cowboy Beans, Calico Beans, and Beef and Bacon Beans. It all depends on what area of the country you live in. But wherever you live and whatever you call these they are delicious!

This is my Aunt Mary-Jane’s famous recipe and I don’t think she has ever made a bad meal in her life. Once you have these you will never be able to go back to plain baked beans. This side dish is so hearty that sometimes I make them for the week and just eat them for dinner.

WHAT GOES INTO CROCKPOT COWBOY BEANS

All of these flavors together turn into a winning combination!

  • 2 cans pork and beans
  • 2 can kidney beans
  • 2 can of butter beans or lima beans
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 3 tablespoons mustard
  • 1/2 cup ketchup
  • 1/2 cup barbecue sauce
  • 1 pound of ground beef
  • 1 pound bacon, chopped into 1/2 pieces

Steps to Make Crock-Pot Cowboy Beans

Four quick steps and these beans turn into a crowd-pleasing dish!

  • Cook Bacon and drain fat
  • Brown meat with onion.
  • Add ground beef and bacon to the slow cooker
  • Add kidney, butter beans, pork and beans to the slow cooker.
  • Add brown sugar, ketchup, BBQ Sauce, and mustard to the slow cooker.
  • Mix everything together
  • Cook on low for 4 hours

What can I serve with The Best Crock-pot Cowboy Beans?

Cowboy beans can be served with a variety of dishes. I  often use them as a side dish or in soups and stews. This dish can also be added to salads and rice dishes and this is often how you’ll see us using them in our home! 

Crock-pot Cowboy Beans Benefits

As you get older, you start to look for meals that also have some health benefits. These Cowboy Beans have several health benefits! 

  • Aids in digestion
  • Helps with constipation
  • Full of antioxidants
  • May help with weight loss
  • Can improve heart health

Cowboy Beans are an excellent source of fiber and protein. They also contain a number of vitamins and minerals, including potassium, magnesium, and zinc. Cowboy Beans are a good choice for people who are looking to improve their overall health.

How to Store Crock-pot Cowboy Beans and Rice

Crock-pot Cowboy Beans should be stored in a cool, dry place. They can be kept in the fridge for up to three days. When cooking them, it is essential to simmer them until they are tender. This will help to preserve their nutritional value.

Cowboy Beans are a healthy and delicious addition to any meal. They are packed with fiber, protein, and antioxidants. When I’m looking for a hearty meal to feed a crowd, this is always my go-to recipe!

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Best Crockpot Cowboy Beans

Author: Allison Treadwell
These beans are the best in the world! The best Crockpot Cowboy Beans are meaty, sweet and tangy. Loaded with three types of beans and two types of meat these beans mean business.
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4.10 from 20 votes
Course : Side Dish
Cuisine : American
Servings : 8 servings
Calories : 1047
Total Time : 4 hrs 20 mins
Prep Time : 20 mins
Cook Time : 4 hrs

Ingredients

  • 1 pound bacon cooked and chopped into 1/2 pieces
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 2 cans pork and beans
  • 2 cans butter beans or limas drained and rinsed
  • 2 cans kidney beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 3 tablespoons mustard
  • 1/2 cup ketchup
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1/2 cup barbecue sauce Sweet Baby Rays is gluten free
  • 1 cup water
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Instructions 

  • Brown ground beef and onion until cooked. Drain fat.
  • Cook bacon and drain fat.
  • Add beef to bottom of the crockpot.
  • Layer Bacon on top.
  • Add kidney, butter beans and pork and beans to slow cooker.
  • Add mustard, ketchup, tomato paste, barbecue sauce, brown sugar and water.
  • Mix all ingredients in crock pot and cook on low for 4 hours.

Nutrition

Calories: 1047kcal | Carbohydrates: 80g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 71g | Saturated Fat: 28g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 108mg | Sodium: 1366mg | Potassium: 1260mg | Fiber: 16g | Sugar: 25g | Vitamin A: 182IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 154mg | Iron: 6mg

Filed Under: Appetizer, Beef, Dinner, Gluten Free, Holidays, Pork, Recipes, Sides, Thanksgiving

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  1. Mandy says

    February 22, 2020 at 12:34 pm

    Made these for a potluck BBQ and they were a total hit! The best part? Everyone was wearing flip flops! 🙂

    Reply
    • allisonetreadwell says

      February 27, 2020 at 2:34 pm

      You are too funny!!! They are always a hit for sure!

      Reply
  2. Amanda says

    November 21, 2021 at 5:23 pm

    Do you drain the kidney and butter beans before adding to the slow cooker?

    Reply
    • allisonetreadwell says

      November 21, 2021 at 7:02 pm

      Hi Amanda! Thanks for reaching out! I do rinse the beans prior to adding them into the slow cooker. I will make sure to update the recipe with those details. Hope you enjoy the recipe!

      Reply
  3. Janet says

    October 31, 2022 at 6:17 pm

    How many servings is this recipe? This looks delicious and I hope to make this weekend.

    Reply
    • Allison Treadwell says

      November 11, 2022 at 2:39 pm

      HI Janet! I would say 12 large servings. Hope you enjoy it!

      Reply

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