by Alisha Link

Created on: November 13, 2008   Last Updated: December 22, 2008

Cowboy Beans is a favorite in our house, thanks to my husband's insistance that I find this recipe. It is a great alternative to chili and can be cooked in the crockpot for an easy filling main dish.

INGREDIENTS

1 lb. ground beef or turkey

1/2 c. chopped white onion

1/4 c. ketchup

1/4 c. barbecue sauce(I use KC Masterpiece)

1/4 c. granulated sugar

1/4 c. brown sugar

2 Tbsp. molasses

1 Tbsp. chili powder

1 tsp. each salt/pepper

1 can pork and beans

2 cans pinto beans(with jalapenos)

1 can kidney beans(drained)

1/2 lb bacon-cooked and crumpled

First brown beef or turkey and drain. Then add in chopped onion and cook until tender. Transfer beef/onion mixture to crockpot and add in remaining ingredients except bacon, and stir. Once everything has been combined, top with bacon crumbs. Cook on high for 1 hour, then reduce heat to low and cook for additional 1 to 2 hours. Serve with warm cornbread and molasses.

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