20-Minute Cowboy Beans
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Prep Time
10 minutes
Cook Time
20 minutes
Total Time
30 minutes
Notes
Recipe and photo used with permission by the Texas Beef Council. For more beef information and recipes visit www.txbeef.org.
Ingredients
- 4 slices bacon
- 1 cup onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup green bell pepper, finely chopped
- 1 clove garlic, crushed
- 1 can (15 to 16 oz.) kidney beans, rinsed, drained
- 1 can (15 to 16 oz.) pinto beans, rinsed, drained
- 3/4 cup barbecue sauce
- 1 Tbsp. packed brown sugar
Instructions
- In large skillet, cook bacon over low heat until crisp, turning occasionally. Remove from skillet; drain on paper towels.
- Remove all but 2 Tbsp. drippings from skillet. Add onion, bell pepper and garlic; cook and stir over medium heat 3 to 5 minutes or until tender. Stir in remaining ingredients. Crumble bacon; return to skillet. Cover; cook 5 minutes or until heated through, stirring occasionally.