Homestead Cowboy Beans Recipes

TRADITIONAL COWBOY BEANS - COWBOY KENT ROLLINS

Steps:

• Add the beans to a large pot and cover with about 1 inch of warm water.
• Stir in the ham hock , guajillo chiles, garlic, onion and jalapenos.
• Bring the beans to a boil for about 10 minutes.
• Stir in the remaining seasonings. Cover and cook over a low boil for about 3 hours, or until the beans are tender, stirring occasionally. Be sure the beans stay covered with water as the cook. Stir in hot water as needed. The cooking time can greatly vary depending on your elevation.

HOMESTEAD COWBOY BEANS

Steps:

• Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned and crispy, 10 to 12 minutes. Drain bacon slices on paper towels and crumble when cool enough to handle.
• At the same time, heat another large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir ground beef in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain and discard grease.
• Place bacon, ground beef, onion, ketchup, and brown sugar in a slow cooker; mix well. Add baked beans, Great Northern beans, pinto beans, and pork and beans.
• Cook on Low, stirring often, about 4 hours.