Best 6 West Texas Baked Beans Recipes

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In the vast culinary landscape of the American Southwest, where bold flavors and hearty traditions converge, there lies a dish that embodies the spirit of Texas - West Texas Baked Beans. A symphony of sweet, savory, and smoky notes, these beans are a staple at cookouts, potlucks, and family gatherings, carrying a legacy that spans generations.

Our collection of West Texas Baked Beans recipes offers a diverse range of culinary interpretations, each with its unique twist on this classic dish. From the traditional slow-cooked version, simmering with bacon, onion, and spices, to the modern takes incorporating unconventional ingredients like chipotle peppers or coffee, these recipes promise a flavor journey that will tantalize your taste buds.

Whether you prefer a classic recipe that stays true to its roots or a more contemporary take that pushes the boundaries of flavor, our curated selection has something for every palate. Embark on a culinary adventure as you explore the different recipes, each offering a unique perspective on this beloved dish.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

TEXAS COWBOY BAKED BEANS



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Not your usual baked beans! Green chiles and hot pepper sauce give zest to these eat-'em up sweet-and-hot baked beans.

Provided by SCRUBBIE1

Categories     Side Dish     Beans and Peas     Baked Bean Recipes

Time 2h15m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound ground beef
4 (16 ounce) cans baked beans with pork
1 (4 ounce) can canned chopped green chile peppers
1 small Vidalia onion, peeled and chopped
1 cup barbeque sauce
½ cup brown sugar
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon chili powder
3 tablespoons hot pepper sauce (e.g. Tabasco™), or to taste

Steps:

  • In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef until no longer pink; drain fat, and set aside.
  • In a 3 1/2 quart or larger slow cooker, combine the ground beef, baked beans, green chiles, onion and barbeque sauce. Season with brown sugar, garlic powder, chili powder and hot pepper sauce. Cook on HIGH for 2 hours, or low for 4 to 5 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 359.7 calories, Carbohydrate 50 g, Cholesterol 42.6 mg, Fat 12.4 g, Fiber 6.9 g, Protein 14.6 g, SaturatedFat 4.8 g, Sodium 899.1 mg, Sugar 27.9 g

WEST TEXAS BAKED BEANS



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These baked beans have a spicy, smoky bacon flavor.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Pork Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 cups (2 1/2 pounds) dried pinto beans
1 pound bacon
2 onions, cut into 1/4-inch dice
4 teaspoons chili powder
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 1/4 cups firmly packed light-brown sugar
2 12-ounce bottles dark beer
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • In a stockpot or Dutch oven, cover beans with cold water by 6 inches. Soak 8 hours or overnight.
  • In a heavy skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove bacon, and set aside.
  • Pour off all but 3 tablespoons fat. Add onions, chile powder, and garlic; saute stirring, until onions are soft, about 5 minutes.
  • Drain beans. Return to stockpot; cover with water by 2 inches. Crumble bacon into small pieces; add to beans with onion mixture, sugar, and beer. Cook, covered, over medium-high heat; stir occasionally, until beans are soft and liquid is almost absorbed, about 2 1/2 hours. Season with salt and pepper and serve warm.

TEXAS-STYLE BAKED BEANS



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Take the time to make up a batch of these authentic Texas baked beans the next time you have an outdoor cookout. They are sure to be a hit! These are great if you don't have a smoker, but if you have access to a good hickory or pecan fire, take advantage. For a real Texas experience, enjoy a bottle of Lone Star® beer for yourself and one for the beans while you make them.

Provided by CookinMike

Categories     Side Dish     Beans and Peas     Baked Bean Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 tablespoon butter, or as needed
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 red onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced, or more to taste
1 tablespoon butter, or as needed
1 pound bacon, diced
1 red bell pepper, diced
3 jalapeno peppers, minced, or to taste
1 cup beer, or more to taste
1 cup barbeque sauce
1 cup brown sugar
¼ cup molasses
6 cups cooked pinto beans
1 pinch garlic salt, or to taste
cracked black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with 1 tablespoon butter.
  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Saute onion and garlic in hot oil until onion begins to soften, 5 to 7 minutes. Add bacon, bell pepper, and jalapeno peppers; cook and stir until bacon is browned, 7 to 10 minutes more.
  • Stir beer, barbeque sauce, brown sugar, and molasses together in a large bowl; add pinto beans and bacon mixture. Season with garlic salt and black pepper. Pour beans mixture into the prepared baking dish.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until bubbling and browned, about 45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 547.8 calories, Carbohydrate 83.8 g, Cholesterol 28.1 mg, Fat 15.1 g, Fiber 12.5 g, Protein 19.1 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Sodium 1160.9 mg, Sugar 42.3 g

TEXAS-STYLE BARBECUED BEANS



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Add something spicy to your family's Mexican cuisine night! These saucy beans slow cooked with bacon slices make a great side dish.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 6h15m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 12

6 slices bacon
4 (15.5-oz.) cans great northern beans, drained, rinsed
4 (15-oz.) cans black beans, drained, rinsed
4 garlic cloves, minced
3/4 cup finely chopped onion
1 1/2 cups ketchup
1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1/2 cup barbecue sauce
2 tablespoons prepared mustard
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
3 teaspoons chili powder
1/2 teaspoon Frank's™ RedHot™ Original cayenne pepper sauce

Steps:

  • Cook bacon in large skillet over medium heat until crisp. Remove bacon from skillet; drain on paper towels.
  • In 4 to 5-quart slow cooker, combine all remaining ingredients; mix gently. Crumble bacon; sprinkle over bean mixture.
  • Cover; cook on low setting for 4 to 6 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Fat 1/2, ServingSize 1/2 Cup

BEST IN THE WEST BAKED BEANS



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I think I clipped this recipe out of the newspaper years ago. It is always a huge hit at picnics, barbecues and get togethers. It's a nice change from the more traditional baked beans. I can't even begin to guess how many times I have handed out the recipe.

Provided by Bobbie

Categories     Beans

Time 1h30m

Yield 20 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 lb extra lean ground beef
1 lb bacon, chopped
1 onion, chopped
1/2 cup ketchup
1/2 cup barbecue sauce
1 teaspoon salt
4 tablespoons yellow mustard
4 tablespoons molasses
1 teaspoon chili powder
3/4 teaspoon pepper
2 (16 ounce) cans kidney beans, drained
2 (16 ounce) cans pork and beans
2 (16 ounce) cans lima beans, drained

Steps:

  • Brown beef, bacon and onion in large skillet. Drain.
  • Combine all ingredients except beans, mix well.
  • Add beans and stir gently.
  • Bake one hour in a 325 to 350 oven (or until hot a bubbly).
  • This recipe can easily be cut in half since it makes a rather large batch. I only use half the bacon. If you would like, you could add some more beef if cutting back on the bacon.

WEST TEXAS BEEF & BEANS



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My friend Joline is from Odessa Texas. She says her Mum and Gram' have been making this since before she was born. In the early 1960's her Mum got a crock pot and she changed the recipe over to meet the new technology. My Sister Eve claims there are summer foods and winter foods, but I don't buy that. A good robust soup, stew, or chili taste as good or maybe better in August as opposed to February. I just move the crock pot out to the patio table to keep the heat down in the house. The hot weather? Cook and eat in the shade, have plenty of cold beer and/or Sangria on hand and think how much nicer it will be after sundown. If you were never hot, you would never appreciate the cool! Is that Zen or what? As with most soups, stews, and chilies this is best prepared the day before and reheated to serve. It freezes well for quick meals a month or two from now.

Provided by Pierre Dance

Categories     Stew

Time 10h30m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 lb red beans or 1 lb navy beans, sorted and washed (look in the dark corners of the pantry, you'll find something)
2 cups chicken stock or 2 cups vegetable stock (Homade is best)
2 yellow onions, chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 jalapenos, seeded,devained,minced
2 cups tomato sauce (my recipe 76752)
1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon coleman dry mustard
1/4-1/2 teaspoon crushed red chili pepper flakes
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1/4 cup brown sugar, lightly packed
salt & freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon liquid smoke
1 tablespoon New Mexico chili powder, freshly ground
3 lbs beef brisket, trimmed of fat

Steps:

  • Place everything except 1 cup Tomato Sauce and the brisket in the crock pot, mix well.
  • Place Brisket in the beans and top with the other cup of Tomato Sauce.
  • Cover and cook on low heat, 9-10 hours.
  • Re-adjust seasoning.
  • Remove meat to a cooling rack. Let beans cool and skim fat from the top.
  • Either shred the meat or cut it into bite size pieces. Return to pot.
  • Heat and serve with Basmati Rice cooked in chicken stock with a green cardamon pod, corn sticks (My recipe# 74650), a salad, and cold beer or Sangria.Try Cuestick's Tasty Sangria #69522

Nutrition Facts : Calories 922.6, Fat 61.9, SaturatedFat 24.5, Cholesterol 165.6, Sodium 965.8, Carbohydrate 43.1, Fiber 9.5, Sugar 15.7, Protein 48.4

Tips:

  • Soak the beans overnight to reduce cooking time and help them retain their shape.
  • Use a variety of beans for a more complex flavor. Great Northern, Pinto and Kidney beans are all good choices.
  • Add bacon or ham hocks for a smoky, savory flavor.
  • Brown the ground beef or sausage before adding it to the beans. This will help to develop its flavor.
  • Use a variety of spices and seasonings to taste, such as chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and cayenne pepper.
  • Simmer the beans on low heat for at least 2 hours, or until they are tender.
  • Serve the beans hot with cornbread, rice, or mashed potatoes.

Conclusion:

West Texas baked beans are a delicious and hearty dish that is perfect for a casual get-together or a potluck. They are easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. So next time you are looking for a simple and satisfying meal, give these beans a try.

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