Delicious and Hearty Cowboy Baked Beans Recipe

This cowboy baked beans recipe will take you straight to the heart of the Wild West with its rich and smoky flavors. Made with beans and a variety of savory ingredients, this dish is perfect as a side or main course. The beans are slow-cooked to perfection, ensuring a delicious and hearty meal that will satisfy any hungry cowboy or cowgirl. Whip up a batch of these cowboy baked beans for your next barbecue or family gathering, and watch everyone come back for seconds!

Ingredients

• 2 cups dried pinto beans
• 8 slices bacon, diced
• 1 onion, diced
• 1 green bell pepper, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 cup ketchup
• 1/4 cup molasses
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons mustard
• 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
• Salt and black pepper to taste

Directions

1. Rinse the dried pinto beans, then place them in a large pot and cover with water. Let them soak overnight.
2. Drain the soaked beans and return them to the pot. Add enough water to cover the beans and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 1 hour, or until the beans are tender.
3. In a separate skillet, cook the diced bacon until crispy. Remove the bacon from the skillet and set aside, leaving the bacon grease in the skillet.
4. Add the diced onion, green bell pepper, and minced garlic to the skillet with the bacon grease. Cook over medium heat until the vegetables are tender and lightly browned.
5. In a small bowl, whisk together the ketchup, molasses, brown sugar, mustard, apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, chili powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper.
6. Drain the cooked beans and transfer them to a baking dish. Add the cooked bacon, sautéed vegetables, and the prepared sauce. Stir until everything is well combined.
7. Cover the baking dish with foil and bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 30 minutes.
8. Remove the foil and continue baking for an additional 15-20 minutes, or until the sauce thickens and caramelizes slightly.
9. Serve the cowboy baked beans hot as a side dish or as a main course. Enjoy the flavors of the Old West!

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