COWBOY BEANS

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These are a great side, but I also love to just scoop some up in a warm tortilla as a meal. Found in the Chicago Tribune, with some modifications. I usually make this without the chili powder. Cooking time does not include soaking beans.

Provided by duonyte

Categories     Beans

Time 3h20m

Yield 5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 lb pinto beans
1 (12 ounce) bottle beer
1/2 lb thick slab bacon, cut into 1 in. cubes or 1 lb ham hock
1 medium onion, chopped
1/2 sweet bell pepper, seeded and diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 (16 ounce) canned whole tomatoes, cut up, with juice
1 jalapeno, sliced
1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
salt, to taste, after beans are cooked

Steps:

  • Soak the beans overnight in lots of cold water. (Most recently, I have been using the Cook's Illustrated recommended method, soaking the beans in 4 qts water mixed with 3 tbl. table salt). Drain off the soaking water and rinse.
  • Put beans in a very large pot. Pour in the beer and enough fresh water to come up 2 inches over the beans. Add remaining ingredients except salt. Cover, heat to a boil, reduce heat to very low - just enough to bubble the liquid a little. Simmer until beans are tender, 2 to 3 hours.
  • If using ham hocks, remove, discard bones, chop and return to pot. Add salt to taste.
  • Note1: I've noted the comment regarding the time - I made this again, and it took me just under two hours to get to tender beans. It is important to soak the beans well, and older beans may take longer. The beans should be tender but whole - they should not start breaking down.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 192.8, Fat 0.9, SaturatedFat 0.2, Sodium 148.4, Carbohydrate 33.8, Fiber 10.1, Sugar 3.9, Protein 9.8

Qomorudeen Ismail
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I've made these cowboy beans several times now and they're always a hit! They're easy to make and everyone loves them.


PatrickThomas Mwanza
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These beans were the perfect side dish for our grilled chicken. They were flavorful and hearty.


Praise Nengi
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I'm not usually a fan of beans, but these cowboy beans were delicious! I'll definitely be making them again.


Isaac Mwenda
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These beans are so flavorful! I love the combination of the bacon, brown sugar, and beans.


LunarRoseWitch LRW
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I love how easy these beans are to make. They're a great weeknight meal.


Jctkam KH
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I made these cowboy beans for a party and they were a big hit! Everyone loved them. I'll definitely be making them again.


Zamambo Mkhize
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These beans were a great way to use up some leftover bacon. They were easy to make and they turned out great! I'll definitely be making them again.


Tisha Imel
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I've made these cowboy beans several times now, and they're always a hit! They're so easy to make and they're always delicious.


Summer Schuckert
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These cowboy beans were a great addition to our cookout! They were easy to make and everyone loved them. I'll definitely be making them again.


Md Noyon Islim
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I'm not a big fan of beans, but I tried this recipe and I was pleasantly surprised! The beans were cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful. I'll definitely be making these again.


Muskan Awan
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These beans were delicious! I made them for my husband and he loved them. He said they were the best beans he's ever had.


Betty Odom
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I made these cowboy beans for a potluck, and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them. I'll definitely be making them again.


Jacob Summers
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These beans were easy to make and turned out great! I followed the recipe exactly, and they were perfect. I served them with cornbread, and it was a delicious meal.


Pagal Larki7890
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I'm not usually a fan of beans, but these cowboy beans were delicious! The smokiness from the bacon and the sweetness from the brown sugar were the perfect combination.


Jackie Nakangu
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I love cowboy beans! I've been making them for years, and this recipe is one of my favorites. The beans are always cooked perfectly, and the sauce is so flavorful.


Raj Poudyal
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These beans were a hit with my family! They're so flavorful and hearty, and they were the perfect side dish for our grilled chicken. I'll definitely be making these again.


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