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Cowboy Beans Recipe

Hearty and flavorful beans with ground beef, perfect for a filling meal.
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Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 350 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 can kidney beans, drained and rinsed 15 oz
  • 1 can pinto beans, drained and rinsed 15 oz
  • 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed 15 oz
  • 1 can diced tomatoes 15 oz
  • ½ cup barbecue sauce
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions 

  1. 1. In a large pot, cook the ground beef over medium heat until browned. Drain any excess fat.
  2. 2. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the pot. Cook until the onion is translucent.
  3. 3. Stir in the kidney beans, pinto beans, black beans, and diced tomatoes.
  4. 4. Add the barbecue sauce, brown sugar, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.
  5. 5. Bring the mixture to a simmer. Reduce the heat to low and let it cook for about 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
  6. 6. Serve hot and enjoy!

Nutritional Value

Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 40mg | Sodium: 800mg | Potassium: 800mg | Fiber: 12g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 100mg | Iron: 4mg

Keywords

Beans, Comfort Food, Cowboy Beans
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