Cowboy Beans

Ingredients

• Salt (to taste)
• Black pepper (to taste)
• Worcestershire sauce (2 tablespoons)
• Yellow mustard (1 tablespoon)
• Brown sugar (1/4 cup)
• Barbecue sauce (1 cup)
• Baked beans (1 can (15 oz))
• Kidney beans (1 can (15 oz), drained and rinsed)
• Pinto beans (1 can (15 oz), drained and rinsed)
• Garlic (3 cloves, minced)
• Onion (1 medium, chopped)
• Ground beef (1 pound)
• Bacon (4 slices)

Instructions

1. In a large skillet, cook the bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove the bacon and set aside, leaving the drippings in the skillet.
2. Add the ground beef to the skillet and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spatula. Remove the beef and set aside.
3. In the same skillet, add the chopped onion and minced garlic. Sauté until the onion becomes translucent and tender, about 3-4 minutes.
4. Stir in the pinto beans, kidney beans, baked beans, barbecue sauce, brown sugar, mustard, and Worcestershire sauce. Mix well to combine all the ingredients.
5. Return the crispy bacon (chopped) and browned ground beef to the skillet. Stir to combine everything evenly.
6. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Adjust the seasoning as needed.
7. Cover the skillet and let the mixture simmer over low heat for 1 hour, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
8. Serve hot, garnished with additional chopped bacon or green onions if desired.