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Pioneer Woman Cowboy Beans Recipe

Pioneer Woman Cowboy Beans Recipe

Do you love hearty side dishes? You will love this Pioneer Woman Cowboy Beans Recipe. It is full of sweet and smoky flavors. This Pioneer Woman Cowboy Beans Recipe is perfect for family dinners.
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Prep Time 12 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 11 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 8
Calories 345 kcal

Equipment

  • Large Dutch Oven
  • Large Skillet
  • Wooden Spoon
  • Sharp Knife
  • Cutting Board
  • Measuring cups
  • Measuring Spoons
  • Can opener

Ingredients
  

  • 54 oz PINTO BEANS 3 cans
  • 1/2 lb BACON
  • 1 lb GROUND BEEF
  • 1 medium YELLOW ONION
  • 1 small GREEN BELL PEPPER
  • 1 cup BARBECUE SAUCE
  • 1/2 cup BROWN SUGAR
  • 2 tbsp YELLOW MUSTARD
  • 1 tbsp APPLE CIDER VINEGAR
  • 1 tsp BLACK PEPPER

Instructions
 

Step 1:

  • Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Let the oven get nice and hot first. This ensures even cooking for the beans.

Step 2:

  • Slice your bacon into small, even pieces. Place them into a cold large skillet. Turn the heat to medium-high now.

Step 3:

  • Fry the bacon until it is very crispy. Remove the bacon pieces with a slotted spoon. Keep the grease in the pan for flavor.

Step 4:

  • Add the ground beef to the hot skillet. Break it up with your wooden spoon. Cook it until it is no longer pink.

Step 5:

  • Add the chopped onions and bell peppers. Cook them with the beef for five minutes. They should become very soft and fragrant.

Step 6:

  • Drain the fat from the skillet carefully. Pour the meat and vegetables into the Dutch oven. This is your flavor base.

Step 7:

  • Open the cans of pinto beans now. Do not drain the liquid from the cans. Pour the beans directly into the Dutch oven.

Step 8:

  • Add the barbecue sauce and the brown sugar. Stir in the mustard and the cider vinegar. Sprinkle in the black pepper for heat.

Step 9:

  • Mix all the ingredients until they are combined. Stir in half of the crispy bacon pieces. Save the rest for the very top.

Step 10:

  • Place the lid on the Dutch oven. Put it in the center of the oven. Bake the beans for forty-five minutes.

Step 11:

  • Remove the lid from the Dutch oven carefully. Sprinkle the remaining bacon on the top. Bake for fifteen more minutes without the lid.

Step 12:

  • Take the beans out of the oven. Let them sit for ten minutes to thicken. Serve them while they are still very warm.

Notes

Use thick-cut bacon for a much better texture.
Do not drain the beans for a saucier dish.
Add a little honey for extra floral sweetness.
Sauté the peppers until they are very translucent.
Use a spicy barbecue sauce for more heat.
Make sure the beef is crumbled into small bits.
Let the dish rest so the flavors meld.
Stir the beans halfway through the baking time.
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