Best 7 Cowboy Rice And Beans Recipes

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"Cowboy Rice and Beans", a hearty and flavorful dish that has been enjoyed by cowboys for centuries, is a delectable combination of tender beans, fluffy rice, and a symphony of spices. This classic recipe is a staple in many households, offering a delightful balance of textures and flavors. With its easy preparation and minimal ingredients, it's a perfect meal for busy individuals and families alike. Our article features two variations of this beloved dish: a traditional version and a vegetarian version made with plant-based substitutes. Get ready to embark on a culinary adventure with these satisfying and versatile recipes that promise to satisfy your taste buds and warm your soul."

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

COWBOY RICE SALAD



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A Southwestern rice salad filled with bright zesty flavours and tossed with a lime dressing. Made with brown rice for extra flavour, and a hint of spice flavour in the dressing to drive home the SouthWestern flavours! Serves 8 - 10 as a side, 4 - 6 as a main. Recipe video below!

Provided by Nagi

Categories     Salad

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 16

4 1/2 cups cooked brown rice
1/3 cup lime juice (, plus more to taste)
1/2 cup olive oil
1 1/2 tbsp honey
1/2 tsp chipotle powder ( (sub with smoked paprika + cayenne pepper))
1/2 tsp cumin powder
1/2 tsp garlic powder ( (or 1 garlic clove, minced))
3/4 tsp salt
Black Pepper
1 red capsicum/bell pepper (, diced)
1 green capsicum/bell pepper (, diced)
1 small red onion (, chopped)
1 x 400g (14oz) corn kernels (, drained)
1 x 400g (14oz) black beans (, drained and rinsed)
3 tomatoes (, watery seeds removed then diced)
1 cup coriander/cilantro leaves (, roughly chopped (Note 2))

Steps:

  • Place Dressing ingredients in a jar, shake. Taste test, adjust to your taste.
  • Place Salad ingredients and rice in a bowl. Drizzle with dressing. Toss, then serve. Fantastic served straight away and even the next day!

ONE SKILLET COWBOY RICE



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One Skillet Cowboy Rice is a quick and hearty meal for any busy night of the week that includes beef, bacon and Zatarain's Black Beans and Rice Mix.

Provided by Foodtastic Mom

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 box Zatarain's Black Beans and Rice Mix
5 slices bacon (chopped)
1/2 white onion (finely chopped)
1 lb ground sirloin (90% lean)
1 15 oz can corn (drained)
2 1/2 cups water
4 oz cheddar cheese (shredded)
sour cream and pickled jalapeños for serving

Steps:

  • Heat skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped bacon and stir occasionally until bacon is crisp. Using a slotted spoon, remove the cooked bacon to a paper towel lined plate. Set cooked bacon aside.
  • Add the chopped onion to the bacon grease in the skillet. Cook for a few minutes until the onion is starting to soften.
  • Add the ground sirloin and cook until no longer pink, breaking up the beef with a wooden spoon or spatula.
  • Add the corn, Zatarain's Black Beans and Rice Mix and the water to the skillet with the cooked onion and ground sirloin.
  • Bring the water to a boil. Reduce heat so the skillet contents are gently simmering. Put the lid on the skillet and cook for 25 minutes, or until rice is tender.
  • While the rice mixture is cooking, turn the oven to the broil setting.
  • When rice is cooked, remove the lid from the skillet and top the cowboy rice skillet with the shredded cheese.
  • Put the skillet under the broiler for a couple of minutes to melt the cheese.
  • Top the skillet with the cooked bacon, sour cream and pickled jalapeños and serve immediately.

MEXICAN RICE AND BEANS



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 50m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 tablespoons canola oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 green onions, greens and whites sliced
1 jalapeno, minced
2 cups long-grain rice
3 cups low-sodium chicken broth, plus more if needed
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon turmeric
Two 16-ounce cans pinto beans, drained
One 14.5-ounce can diced tomatoes
One 10-ounce can diced tomatoes and green chiles, such as Rotel
3/4 cup grated Cheddar
Chopped fresh cilantro, for serving

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a large Dutch oven. Add the garlic, green onions and jalapeno and cook for 3 to 4 minutes. Reduce the heat to low and add the rice. Cook, stirring to make sure the rice doesn't burn, about 3 minutes. Add the chicken broth, cumin, salt, pepper, turmeric, beans, diced tomatoes and diced tomatoes and green chiles and stir together. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and simmer until the rice is not quite done, about 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Top the rice and beans with the cheese, then bake with the lid off until the cheese is melted and the rice is fully cooked, about 15 minutes more. Top with chopped cilantro before serving.

HOMESTEAD COWBOY BEANS



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I have an enormous family and all of the men go trail riding several times a year and these beans are one of the things they look forward to. My aunts and I put together their favorite combination several years ago, and have it ready at their camp, and they are some happy cowboys! You can mix different beans to your liking (lima, kidney, etc.), but the boys in our family like this mixture the best.

Provided by appledumplin

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Pork

Time 4h20m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound bacon
2 pounds ground beef
1 large onion, chopped
1 cup ketchup
⅓ cup brown sugar
1 (55 ounce) can baked beans (such as Bush's®)
2 (15 ounce) cans Great Northern beans
1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans
1 (15 ounce) can pork and beans

Steps:

  • Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned and crispy, 10 to 12 minutes. Drain bacon slices on paper towels and crumble when cool enough to handle.
  • At the same time, heat another large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir ground beef in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain and discard grease.
  • Place bacon, ground beef, onion, ketchup, and brown sugar in a slow cooker; mix well. Add baked beans, Great Northern beans, pinto beans, and pork and beans.
  • Cook on Low, stirring often, about 4 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 535.9 calories, Carbohydrate 65.5 g, Cholesterol 62.5 mg, Fat 18.5 g, Fiber 12.1 g, Protein 32 g, SaturatedFat 6.8 g, Sodium 1222.4 mg, Sugar 21.4 g

COWBOY RICE AND BEANS



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This slow cooker version of the popular barbecue multi-bean bake gets its kick from chili beans and a jalapeno pepper.Unknown source

Provided by Lynnda Cloutier

Categories     Rice Sides

Number Of Ingredients 10

two cans chili beans in chili gravy, 15 ounces each
one can butter beans, rinsed and drained, 15 ounces
one can black beans, rinsed and drained, 15 ounces
1 cup chopped onion, one large
3/4 cup chopped green sweet pepper, one medium
3/4 cup chopped red sweet pepper, one medium
one medium fresh jalapeno chile pepper, seeded and finely chopped
one bottle barbecue sauce, 18 ounces
1 cup vegetable broth
1 cup uncooked instant brown rice

Steps:

  • 1. In a 5 to 6 quart slow cooker, mix chili beans and gravy, drained butter beans, drained black beans, onion, sweet peppers, and jalapeno pepper. Stir in barbecue sauce and broth.
  • 2. Cover and cook on low heat setting for 5 to 6 hours or on high heat setting for two and a half to three hours. If using low heat setting, turn to high heat setting. Stir in uncooked Rice. Cover and cook about 30 minutes more or until rice is tender. Makes 12 servings. Tip: because Chile peppers contain volatile oils that can burn your skin and eyes, avoid direct contact with them as much as possible. When working with Chile peppers, where plastic or rubber gloves. If your bare hands to touch the peppers, wash your hands and nails well with soap and warm water.

COWBOY BEANS & RICE



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Had this recipe since 1993 first time making it. Hubby really liked it! Not spicy at all, but for those that want more zing it would be easy to kick it up a notch or two!

Provided by ChrisF

Categories     Long Grain Rice

Time 1h40m

Yield 7 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 lb lean ground beef
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 cup long grain white rice, uncooked
3/4 cup water, plus
2 tablespoons water
3/4 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans (I used black eye peas)
11 1/2 ounces tomato juice
1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chilies (undrained)

Steps:

  • Cook meat and onions in skillet, stirring to brown and crumble meat, drain off any grease.
  • Combine meat mixture, rice water, chili powder, salt, beans, tomato juice & chili peppers; stir well.
  • Pour in to a 3-quart casserole dish,.
  • Cover and bake at 350°F for 50 minutes.
  • Stir and cover and bake again for and additional 30 minutes, or until rice is tender.

COWBOY RICE AND BEANS



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Make and share this Cowboy Rice and Beans recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     Black Beans

Time 7h

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 (15 ounce) cans chili beans in chili gravy
1 (15 ounce) can butter beans, rinsed and drained
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup chopped onion (1 large)
3/4 cup chopped green bell pepper
3/4 cup chopped red bell pepper
1 medium fresh jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped
1 (18 ounce) bottle barbecue sauce
1 cup vegetable broth
1 cup uncooked instant brown rice

Steps:

  • In a 5 to 6 quart slow cooker, combine chili beans in gravy, butter beams, black beans, onion, bell peppers, and jalapeno pepper; stir in barbecue sauce and broth.
  • Cover and cook on LOW for 5-6 hours or on HIGH for 2 1/2-3 hours.
  • If using LOW setting, now turn to HIGH setting; stir in uncooked rice.
  • Cover and cook about 30 minutes more or until rice is tender.
  • Taste and adjust with salt and pepper, if needed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 431.9, Fat 7.4, SaturatedFat 2.5, Cholesterol 2.1, Sodium 3948, Carbohydrate 79, Fiber 6, Sugar 13.4, Protein 12.3

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients: Fresh, flavorful ingredients will make all the difference in your cowboy rice and beans. Look for high-quality rice, beans, and vegetables.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment: There are many ways to make cowboy rice and beans, so feel free to experiment with different ingredients and flavors. You can add different types of beans, vegetables, or spices to create a dish that is uniquely yours.
  • Cook the rice and beans separately: This will help to ensure that the rice is cooked evenly and the beans are tender. You can cook them in the same pot, but be sure to stir them frequently.
  • Use a flavorful cooking liquid: The cooking liquid for your cowboy rice and beans is a great opportunity to add flavor to the dish. You can use water, broth, or even beer.
  • Season the dish well: Cowboy rice and beans should be well-seasoned with salt, pepper, and other spices. You can also add a touch of acidity with lemon juice or vinegar.
  • Serve with your favorite toppings: Cowboy rice and beans is a versatile dish that can be served with a variety of toppings. Some popular options include cheese, sour cream, avocado, and salsa.

Conclusion:

Cowboy rice and beans is a hearty, flavorful dish that is perfect for a quick and easy meal. It is also a great way to use up leftover rice and beans. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a delicious and satisfying meal that the whole family will enjoy.

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