Bring these Crock Pot Cowboy Beans as a side dish for your next cookout, family reunion, or tailgating party. They will sure be a hit! This hearty dish is easy to prepare and make right in your crock pot. Nothing says summer BBQ or get-together like some slow cooked beans!
A few weeks ago, we had our County 4-H Fair! I always like to plan ahead on some meals for our family to have during the week. So when I was thinking of some sides to make for the week, these Cowboy Beans came to mind. They are quick to throw together, they feed a crowd, and the leftovers freeze well for later. On busy show days, it's nice to have some food prepared and ready for the lunch break. These beans and some grilled hot dogs were perfect!
Since the freeze up well, the left overs I froze and saved for the following weekend when we headed to the lake and stayed in a cabin with family. We enjoyed the beans there as well.
These Cowboy Beans will be great for fall tailgate parties and meals in the field during harvest as well! I love using my Indianapolis Colts Crock Pot and it will be perfect this! This recipe makes a ton of beans so it's perfect for serving a crowd.
Crock Pot Cowboy Beans
Ingredients for Crock Pot Cowboy Beans
1 lb ground beef
1 lb bacon, cooked and crumbled
3 -15 oz cans kidney beans
2 - 15 oz cans white beans
3 - 15 oz cans pork and beans
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 cup brown sugar
1 cup ketchup
4 tbsps yellow mustard
Directions for Crock Pot Cowboy Beans
1. In a large skillet, cook the ground beef and onions until the meat is browned. Remove and drain any grease.
2. Cook the bacon to crispy and crumble to pieces
3. Drain and rinse the cans of kidney beans and white beans.
4. Combine all the cans of beans, ground beef and onions, and the crumbled bacon ingredients in your crock pot.
5. Cook for 4 hours on high.
Ready to serve and enjoy!