Description
Slow Cooker Cowboy Beans are a comforting and flavorful dish that embodies the spirit of the Wild West. This hearty meal features tender beans simmered with savory ground beef, aromatic spices, and a rich BBQ sauce, creating an irresistible aroma that will fill your home. Perfect for family dinners or gatherings, these beans are sure to satisfy everyone at the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup dried pinto beans (soaked overnight)
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 medium onion (chopped)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 bell pepper (chopped)
- 1 cup BBQ sauce
- 2 tsp smoked paprika
- 2 tsp cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 cups low-sodium broth or water
Instructions
- Soak the pinto beans overnight in water.
- In a skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Sauté chopped onion and bell pepper for about 5 minutes until soft.
- In the slow cooker, combine sautéed vegetables, soaked beans, ground beef, minced garlic, BBQ sauce, smoked paprika, cumin, salt, pepper, and broth.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours until everything is tender.
- Stir well before serving and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg