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cowboy beans

Cowboy Beans: 7 Comforting Secrets for Hearty Deliciousness

Cowboy beans are a hearty dish made with beans, ground beef, and spices.

  • Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups pinto beans
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 can diced tomatoes (14.5 oz)
  • 1 cup barbecue sauce
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Soak the pinto beans overnight and drain.
  2. In a pot, cook ground beef over medium heat until browned.
  3. Add onion and garlic, cooking until soft.
  4. Add soaked beans, diced tomatoes, barbecue sauce, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper.
  5. Add water to cover beans and bring to a boil.
  6. Reduce heat and simmer for 1.5 to 2 hours until beans are tender.

Notes

  • Adjust spices to taste.
  • Serve with cornbread or rice.
  • Author: Ana
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 2 hours
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Low Fat

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 600mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 50g
  • Fiber: 15g
  • Protein: 20g
  • Cholesterol: 50mg

Keywords: cowboy beans, hearty beans, ground beef dish