Cowboy Beans: Smoky, Sweet, and Satisfyingly Savory

Introduction

Hearty, flavorful, and packed with smoky goodness, these Cowboy Beans are the perfect side dish for any barbecue or a stand-alone meal with cornbread. Combining tender beans, crispy bacon, and rich barbecue sauce, they’re smoky, sweet, and irresistibly savory.

Ingredients

  • 6 slices bacon

  • 1 medium onion, chopped

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

  • 2 cans (15 oz each) baked beans

  • 1 can (15 oz) kidney beans, drained and rinsed

  • 1/4 cup barbecue sauce

  • 1 tbsp brown sugar

  • 1 tsp mustard

  • Pinch of cayenne pepper (optional, for heat)

  • Salt and pepper, to taste

How to Make

  1. Cook the Bacon: