{"id":13907,"date":"2025-06-20T15:59:37","date_gmt":"2025-06-20T21:59:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/?p=13907"},"modified":"2025-07-18T12:36:36","modified_gmt":"2025-07-18T18:36:36","slug":"cowboy-baked-beans","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/cowboy-baked-beans\/","title":{"rendered":"Cowboy Baked Beans"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Cowboy Baked Beans<\/strong> &#8211; a hearty mix of ground beef, bacon, and beans in a thick, tangy sauce.<\/p><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_77 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span 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class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"section-description\"><p>These baked beans are the kind of thing I pull together when I want something low effort but super satisfying. They\u2019re smoky, saucy, slightly sweet, and packed with ground meat and bacon, so definitely not just a side dish.<\/p>\n<p>I usually make them for BBQs or casual dinners, but they\u2019ve also saved the day on busy weeknights more than once. Sometimes I use ground pork instead of beef, or toss in black beans if that\u2019s what I\u2019ve got. And if I\u2019m feeling lazy? I skip the bacon (don\u2019t tell Remo). Serve it with a slice of crusty bread or even over rice, and boom, dinner sorted.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1875\" src=\"https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/cowboy-baked-beans-1-18.jpg\" alt=\"White bowl of cowboy baked beans with bacon, beef, and two types of beans, garnished with parsley.\" class=\"wp-image-14531\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/cowboy-baked-beans-1-18.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/cowboy-baked-beans-1-18-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/cowboy-baked-beans-1-18-1229x1536.jpg 1229w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/cowboy-baked-beans-1-18-750x938.jpg 750w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/cowboy-baked-beans-1-18-112x140.jpg 112w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/cowboy-baked-beans-1-18-730x913.jpg 730w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/cowboy-baked-beans-1-18-400x500.jpg 400w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/cowboy-baked-beans-1-18-200x250.jpg 200w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/cowboy-baked-beans-1-18-180x225.jpg 180w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/cowboy-baked-beans-1-18-177x221.jpg 177w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/cowboy-baked-beans-1-18-150x188.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"featured-content block-tip-box style-fave\" id=\"block_ae49ff79cd9d644a399d2d30411bfce7\">\n\n\t<div class=\"wrap\">\n\n\t\t<div class=\"section-content\">\n\n\t\n\t<h2 class=\"section-title\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Youll_Love_These_Cowboy_Baked_Beans\"><\/span>\n\n\n\t\n\t\tWhy You\u2019ll Love These Cowboy Baked Beans\n\t\n\n\t<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"section-description\"><ul>\n<li>Made with simple pantry ingredients<\/li>\n<li>Hearty enough to serve as a main, not just a side<\/li>\n<li>Sweet, smoky, tangy, and loaded with flavor<\/li>\n<li>Great for BBQs, potlucks, or lazy weeknights<\/li>\n<li>Easy to customize with whatever beans or ground meat you\u2019ve got on hand<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"featured-content style-check block-ingredients\">\n\n\t<div class=\"wrap\">\n\n\t\t<div class=\"section-image\">\n\n\t\n\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/cowboy-baked-beans-ingredients.jpg\" class=\"attachment-placement-section size-placement-section entry-image\" alt=\"ingredients needed to make cowboy baked beans.\" data-pin-nopin=\"nopin\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/cowboy-baked-beans-ingredients.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/cowboy-baked-beans-ingredients-768x614.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/cowboy-baked-beans-ingredients-750x600.jpg 750w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/cowboy-baked-beans-ingredients-175x140.jpg 175w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/cowboy-baked-beans-ingredients-730x584.jpg 730w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/cowboy-baked-beans-ingredients-400x320.jpg 400w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/cowboy-baked-beans-ingredients-200x160.jpg 200w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/cowboy-baked-beans-ingredients-180x144.jpg 180w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/cowboy-baked-beans-ingredients-177x142.jpg 177w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/cowboy-baked-beans-ingredients-150x120.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/>\n\t\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"section-content\">\n\n\t\n\t<h2 class=\"section-title\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Before_You_Start_Tips_Ingredient_Notes\"><\/span>\n\n\n\t\n\t\tBefore You Start: Tips &#038; Ingredient Notes\n\t\n\n\t<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"section-description\"><ul>\n<li><strong>Ground Meat: <\/strong>I usually use ground beef for that classic, hearty flavor, but I&#8217;ve also used ground pork. Ground turkey works too if that\u2019s what\u2019s in the fridge, just know you might need a touch more seasoning to make up for the leaner meat.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Bacon:<\/strong> This is where you get all that smoky, salty depth. I cook it first, then brown the meat in the leftover grease, flavor insurance. Don\u2019t skip it unless you absolutely have to.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Baked Beans:<\/strong> I use canned baked beans <em>with<\/em> the sauce. Don\u2019t drain them, those sweet, tomatoey juices are part of what makes this dish so good. Use a brand you actually like the taste of.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Kidney Beans: <\/strong>These balance the sweetness of the baked beans and add some texture. Rinse and drain them well so they don\u2019t water down your sauce.<\/li>\n<li><strong>BBQ Sauce:<\/strong> Use whatever you have on hand, but smoky or bold flavored sauces add the most depth. Homemade is great, but store bought is just fine here, no judgment.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Ketchup + Brown Sugar: <\/strong>Yes, it\u2019s a little sweet, but it\u2019s supposed to be. This combo gives the beans that classic sticky-sweet flavor that caramelizes beautifully in the oven.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Worcestershire Sauce + Mustard:<\/strong> These two balance the sweetness with a bit of tang and umami. I\u2019ve used yellow mustard, Dijon, even spicy brown, they all work.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Chili Powder (Optional):<\/strong> I add it when I want a little heat, but it\u2019s not a must. Leave it out if you\u2019re cooking for spice sensitive folks.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Pan Matters:<\/strong> Use a large oven safe dish or Dutch oven. This recipe makes a lot, and you want the beans to bake evenly and thicken up without bubbling over.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1875\" src=\"https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/cowboy-baked-beans-1-15.jpg\" alt=\"Large baking dish full of cowboy baked beans, with wooden spoon scooping from one side.\" class=\"wp-image-14534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/cowboy-baked-beans-1-15.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/cowboy-baked-beans-1-15-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/cowboy-baked-beans-1-15-1229x1536.jpg 1229w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/cowboy-baked-beans-1-15-750x938.jpg 750w, 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class=\"section-title\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_To_Serve_With_Cowboy_Baked_Beans\"><\/span>\n\n\n\t\n\t\tWhat To Serve With Cowboy Baked Beans\n\t\n\n\t<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<\/div><div class=\"entries-container sm-grid-2 md-grid-2\">\n\n\t\n<div class=\"entry\">\n\n\t\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/cornbread-muffins\/\" class=\"entry-image-link\">\n\n\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"750\" src=\"https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/cornbread-muffins-1-13-750x750.jpg\" class=\"attachment-placement-block-row-post size-placement-block-row-post entry-image\" alt=\"a cornbread muffin broken in half with butter on a plate with a few other cornbread muffins.\" data-pin-nopin=\"nopin\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/cornbread-muffins-1-13-750x750.jpg 750w, 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https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/coleslaw-1-9-96x96.jpg 96w\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 1024px) 158px\" \/>\n\n\t<\/a>\n\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n\t\n\t<h3 class=\"entry-title\">\n\n\n\t\n\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/easy-coleslaw-recipe\/\" class=\"entry-title-link\">\n\n\t\n\tEasy Coleslaw Recipe\n\t\n\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\n\n\t<\/h3>\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"entry\">\n\n\t\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/instant-pot-rice\/\" class=\"entry-image-link\">\n\n\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"750\" src=\"https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/instant-pot-rice-1-8-750x750.jpg\" class=\"attachment-placement-block-row-post size-placement-block-row-post entry-image\" alt=\"\" data-pin-nopin=\"nopin\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/instant-pot-rice-1-8-750x750.jpg 750w, 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https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/instant-pot-rice-1-8-125x125.jpg 125w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/instant-pot-rice-1-8-500x500.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 1024px) 158px\" \/>\n\n\t<\/a>\n\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n\t\n\t<h3 class=\"entry-title\">\n\n\n\t\n\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/instant-pot-rice\/\" class=\"entry-title-link\">\n\n\t\n\tInstant Pot Rice\n\t\n\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\n\n\t<\/h3>\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"entry\">\n\n\t\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/the-best-homemade-burgers\/\" class=\"entry-image-link\">\n\n\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"750\" src=\"https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/the-best-homemade-burger-1-750x750.jpg\" class=\"attachment-placement-block-row-post size-placement-block-row-post entry-image\" alt=\"A juicy homemade burger with melted cheese, crispy bacon, fresh 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Burgers\n\t\n\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\n\n\t<\/h3>\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><h2 class=\"custom-faq-title\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><details class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1750455295895\"><summary><h3 class=\"schema-faq-question\">What makes these \u201cCowboy\u201d beans, exactly?<\/h3><\/summary> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">It\u2019s all about the heartiness. You\u2019ve got beef, bacon, beans, and a thick, smoky-sweet sauce, basically everything that turns baked beans into a meal. This isn\u2019t a side dish pretending to be dinner. It <em>is<\/em> dinner.<\/p> <\/details> <details class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1750455348118\"><summary><h3 class=\"schema-faq-question\">How do I keep the beans from drying out in the oven?<\/h3><\/summary> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Cover the dish for most of the bake time. That traps the moisture and keeps everything saucy. Uncovering it at the end lets the top thicken slightly without drying things out.<\/p> <\/details> <details class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1750455374622\"><summary><h3 class=\"schema-faq-question\">Why are we using both baked beans and kidney beans?<\/h3><\/summary> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">It\u2019s a texture thing. Baked beans are soft and saucy, while kidney beans hold their shape and give you something to chew on. It keeps the dish from turning into mush, which no one wants.<\/p> <\/details> <details class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1750455413125\"><summary><h3 class=\"schema-faq-question\">Is it worth using homemade BBQ sauce?<\/h3><\/summary> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">If you have some, great! But honestly? A good store-bought sauce works perfectly here. I\u2019d rather use a bottled one I like than rush a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jocooks.com\/recipes\/bbq-sauce\/\">homemade version<\/a> that\u2019s just okay. The real flavor boost comes from the bacon and browned meat anyway.<\/p> <\/details> <details class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1750455515569\"><summary><h3 class=\"schema-faq-question\">What\u2019s the best way to reheat these without drying them out?<\/h3><\/summary> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Add a splash of water or even a bit more BBQ sauce when reheating. Whether it\u2019s in the microwave or the oven, that little bit of moisture keeps them glossy and saucy, not clumpy.<\/p> <\/details> <\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-storage\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Storage\"><\/span>Storage<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Fridge:<\/strong> Let the beans cool completely, then store them in an airtight container in the fridge. They\u2019ll keep well for <strong>up to 4 days<\/strong>, and honestly, the flavor just gets better.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Freezing:<\/strong> These beans freeze like a dream. Just portion into freezer-safe containers or bags and freeze for up to <strong>3 months<\/strong>. Thaw overnight in the fridge, then reheat as above.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Reheating: <\/strong>Reheat in the microwave or on the stovetop over low heat. Add a splash of water, broth, or BBQ sauce to loosen things up if they\u2019ve thickened too much. Stir occasionally until heated through.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1875\" src=\"https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/cowboy-baked-beans-1-16.jpg\" alt=\"Top-down view of a white bowl filled with meaty baked beans, served with a gold fork.\" class=\"wp-image-14533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/cowboy-baked-beans-1-16.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/cowboy-baked-beans-1-16-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/cowboy-baked-beans-1-16-1229x1536.jpg 1229w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/cowboy-baked-beans-1-16-750x938.jpg 750w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/cowboy-baked-beans-1-16-112x140.jpg 112w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/cowboy-baked-beans-1-16-730x913.jpg 730w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/cowboy-baked-beans-1-16-400x500.jpg 400w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/cowboy-baked-beans-1-16-200x250.jpg 200w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/cowboy-baked-beans-1-16-180x225.jpg 180w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/cowboy-baked-beans-1-16-177x221.jpg 177w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/cowboy-baked-beans-1-16-150x188.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-try-these-beans-recipes-next\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Try_These_Beans_Recipes_Next\"><\/span>Try These Beans Recipes Next<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/instant-pot-tuscan-white-beans\/\">Instant Pot Tuscan White&nbsp;Beans<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/white-bean-dip\/\">White&nbsp;Bean&nbsp;Dip<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/white-chicken-chili\/\">White Chicken Chili<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/pasta-fagioli\/\">Pasta Fagioli<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jocooks.com\/recipes\/moms-pork-and-beans\/\">Mom\u2019s Pork And&nbsp;Beans<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div id=\"recipe\"><\/div><div id=\"wprm-recipe-container-13908\" class=\"wprm-recipe-container\" data-recipe-id=\"13908\" data-servings=\"8\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe wprm-recipe-template-craving-home-cooked-card-by-once-coupled---no-cook-mode\"><div class=\"card-before recipe-before\"><div class=\"wrap\">\n<div class=\"featured-content block-buttons location-recipe-before\" id=\"block_e2e80f6c7c9dd902cc3571a1f8853434\">\n\n\t<div class=\"wrap\">\n\n\t\t<div class=\"section-content\">\n\n\t\n\t<h2 class=\"section-title\">\n\n\n\t\n\t\tCraving More? 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style=\"display: block;\">These <strong>Cowboy Baked Beans<\/strong> are hearty, smoky, and packed with ground beef, bacon, and two kinds of beans. Baked until thick and saucy, they\u2019re perfect for BBQs, potlucks, or easy weeknight dinners.<\/span><\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<div class=\"wprm-recipe-info-columns\">\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-separate wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-time-container wprm-recipe-prep-time-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text- wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-prep-time-label\">Prep: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-normal\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-prep_time wprm-recipe-prep_time-minutes\">15<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\"> minutes<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-prep_time-unit wprm-recipe-prep_timeunit-minutes\" aria-hidden=\"true\">mins<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-separate wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-time-container wprm-recipe-cook-time-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text- wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-cook-time-label\">Cook: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-normal\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-hours wprm-recipe-cook_time wprm-recipe-cook_time-hours\">1<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\"> hour<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-unit-hours wprm-recipe-cook_time-unit wprm-recipe-cook_timeunit-hours\" aria-hidden=\"true\">hr<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-separate wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-time-container wprm-recipe-total-time-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text- wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-total-time-label\">Total: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-normal\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-hours wprm-recipe-total_time wprm-recipe-total_time-hours\">1<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\"> hour<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-unit-hours wprm-recipe-total_time-unit wprm-recipe-total_timeunit-hours\" aria-hidden=\"true\">hr<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-total_time wprm-recipe-total_time-minutes\">15<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\"> minutes<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-total_time-unit wprm-recipe-total_timeunit-minutes\" aria-hidden=\"true\">mins<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wprm-entry-content\">\n\n\t\t\n\t\t<div id=\"recipe-video\"><\/div>\n\n\t\t<div 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servings\">8<\/span><\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<div id=\"recipe-13908-equipment\" class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment-container wprm-block-text-normal\" data-recipe=\"13908\"><h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-equipment-header wprm-block-text-normal wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\" style=\"\">Equipment<\/h3><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment wprm-recipe-equipment-list\"><li class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment-item\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-0\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"9x13-inch Casserole Dish\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-0\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><div class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment-name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3SSQKjx\" class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment-link\">9&#215;13-inch Casserole Dish<\/a><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\t\t<div id=\"recipe-13908-ingredients\" class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients-container wprm-recipe-ingredients-no-images wprm-recipe-13908-ingredients-container wprm-block-text-normal wprm-ingredient-style-regular wprm-recipe-images-before\" data-recipe=\"13908\" data-servings=\"8\"><h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-ingredients-header wprm-block-text-normal wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\" style=\"\">Ingredients<\/h3><div class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-group\"><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients\"><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"0\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-1\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;1&#032;pound&#032;ground beef&#032;or ground pork\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-1\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">pound<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">ground beef<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">or ground pork<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"1\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-2\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;6&#032;slices&#032;bacon&#032;diced\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-2\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">6<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">slices<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">bacon<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">diced<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"2\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-3\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;1&#032;medium &#032;onion&#032;finely chopped\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-3\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">medium <\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">onion<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">finely chopped<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"3\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-4\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;3&#032;cloves&#032;garlic&#032;minced\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-4\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">3<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cloves<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">garlic<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">minced<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"4\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-5\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;30 &#032;ounces&#032;baked beans&#032;2 cans,  undrained\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-5\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">30 <\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">ounces<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">baked beans<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">2 cans,  undrained<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"5\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-6\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;15&#032;ounces&#032;kidney beans&#032;drained and rinsed\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-6\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">15<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">ounces<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">kidney beans<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">drained and rinsed<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"6\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" 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class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">ketchup<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"8\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-9\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;\u2153&#032;cup&#032;brown sugar\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-9\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">\u2153<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cup<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">brown sugar<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"9\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-10\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;2&#032;tablespoons&#032;Worcestershire sauce\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-10\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">2<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tablespoons<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\"><a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2mntlad\" class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Worcestershire sauce<\/a><\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"10\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-11\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;2&#032;teaspoons&#032;mustard&#032;yellow or Dijon\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-11\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">2<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">teaspoons<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">mustard<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">yellow or Dijon<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"11\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-12\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;1&#032;teaspoon&#032;chili powder&#032;optional, for a kick\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-12\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">teaspoon<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">chili powder<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">optional, for a kick<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"12\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-13\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;salt and pepper &#032;to taste\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-13\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">salt and pepper <\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">to taste<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"wprm-unit-conversion-container wprm-unit-conversion-container-13908 wprm-unit-conversion-container-links wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"\"><a href=\"#\" role=\"button\" class=\"wprm-unit-conversion wprmpuc-active\" data-system=\"1\" data-recipe=\"13908\" style=\"\" aria-label=\"Change unit system to US Customary\">US Customary<\/a> &#8211; <a href=\"#\" role=\"button\" class=\"wprm-unit-conversion\" data-system=\"2\" data-recipe=\"13908\" style=\"\" aria-label=\"Change unit system to Metric\">Metric<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t<div id=\"recipe-13908-instructions\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions-container wprm-recipe-13908-instructions-container wprm-block-text-normal\" data-recipe=\"13908\"><h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-instructions-header wprm-block-text-normal wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\" style=\"\">Instructions<\/h3><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-group\"><ul style=\"--wprm-advanced-list-background: #343434;--wprm-advanced-list-size: 22px;--wprm-advanced-list-text-size: 10px;\" class=\"wprm-advanced-list wprm-advanced-list-reset wprm-recipe-instructions\"><li id=\"wprm-recipe-13908-step-0-0\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\">Preheat your oven to 375\u00b0F.<\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-13908-step-0-1\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\"><span style=\"display: block;\">In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the diced bacon until crispy. Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside, leaving the bacon grease in the skillet. Add the ground beef to the skillet and cook until browned, breaking it into crumbles. Drain excess fat if necessary.<\/span><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-media wprm-recipe-instruction-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"468\" src=\"https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/cowboy-baked-beans-process-shots-1-750x468.jpg\" class=\"attachment-placement-recipe-instructions size-placement-recipe-instructions entry-image\" alt=\"process shots showing how to make cowboy baked beans.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/cowboy-baked-beans-process-shots-1-750x468.jpg 750w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/cowboy-baked-beans-process-shots-1-768x479.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/cowboy-baked-beans-process-shots-1-224x140.jpg 224w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/cowboy-baked-beans-process-shots-1-730x456.jpg 730w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/cowboy-baked-beans-process-shots-1-400x250.jpg 400w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/cowboy-baked-beans-process-shots-1-200x125.jpg 200w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/cowboy-baked-beans-process-shots-1-180x112.jpg 180w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/cowboy-baked-beans-process-shots-1-177x110.jpg 177w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/cowboy-baked-beans-process-shots-1-150x94.jpg 150w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/cowboy-baked-beans-process-shots-1.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 1200px) 604px, (min-width: 1080px) 524px, (min-width: 1024px) 504px, (min-width: 768px) calc(100vw - 162px), calc(100vw - 106px)\" \/><\/div> <\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-13908-step-0-2\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\">In the same skillet, add the chopped onion and cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute, until fragrant.<\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-media wprm-recipe-instruction-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"468\" src=\"https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/cowboy-baked-beans-process-shots-2-750x468.jpg\" class=\"attachment-placement-recipe-instructions size-placement-recipe-instructions entry-image\" alt=\"process shots showing how to make cowboy baked beans.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/cowboy-baked-beans-process-shots-2-750x468.jpg 750w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/cowboy-baked-beans-process-shots-2-768x479.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/cowboy-baked-beans-process-shots-2-224x140.jpg 224w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/cowboy-baked-beans-process-shots-2-730x456.jpg 730w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/cowboy-baked-beans-process-shots-2-400x250.jpg 400w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/cowboy-baked-beans-process-shots-2-200x125.jpg 200w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/cowboy-baked-beans-process-shots-2-180x112.jpg 180w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/cowboy-baked-beans-process-shots-2-177x110.jpg 177w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/cowboy-baked-beans-process-shots-2-150x94.jpg 150w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/cowboy-baked-beans-process-shots-2.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 1200px) 604px, (min-width: 1080px) 524px, (min-width: 1024px) 504px, (min-width: 768px) calc(100vw - 162px), calc(100vw - 106px)\" \/><\/div> <\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-13908-step-0-3\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\"><span style=\"display: block;\">In a large mixing bowl, combine the baked beans, kidney beans, barbecue sauce, ketchup, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, chili powder (if using), and cooked bacon. Stir to combine.<\/span><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-media wprm-recipe-instruction-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"468\" src=\"https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/cowboy-baked-beans-process-shots-3-750x468.jpg\" class=\"attachment-placement-recipe-instructions size-placement-recipe-instructions entry-image\" alt=\"process shots showing how to make cowboy baked beans.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/cowboy-baked-beans-process-shots-3-750x468.jpg 750w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/cowboy-baked-beans-process-shots-3-768x479.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/cowboy-baked-beans-process-shots-3-224x140.jpg 224w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/cowboy-baked-beans-process-shots-3-730x456.jpg 730w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/cowboy-baked-beans-process-shots-3-400x250.jpg 400w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/cowboy-baked-beans-process-shots-3-200x125.jpg 200w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/cowboy-baked-beans-process-shots-3-180x112.jpg 180w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/cowboy-baked-beans-process-shots-3-177x110.jpg 177w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/cowboy-baked-beans-process-shots-3-150x94.jpg 150w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/cowboy-baked-beans-process-shots-3.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 1200px) 604px, (min-width: 1080px) 524px, (min-width: 1024px) 504px, (min-width: 768px) calc(100vw - 162px), calc(100vw - 106px)\" \/><\/div> <\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-13908-step-0-4\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Pour the bean mixture into a large oven-safe casserole dish or Dutch oven. Spread evenly. Stir in the cooked ground beef and onion mixture until well combined.<\/span><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-media wprm-recipe-instruction-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"468\" src=\"https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/cowboy-baked-beans-process-shots-4-750x468.jpg\" class=\"attachment-placement-recipe-instructions size-placement-recipe-instructions entry-image\" alt=\"process shots showing how to make cowboy baked beans.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/cowboy-baked-beans-process-shots-4-750x468.jpg 750w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/cowboy-baked-beans-process-shots-4-768x479.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/cowboy-baked-beans-process-shots-4-224x140.jpg 224w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/cowboy-baked-beans-process-shots-4-730x456.jpg 730w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/cowboy-baked-beans-process-shots-4-400x250.jpg 400w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/cowboy-baked-beans-process-shots-4-200x125.jpg 200w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/cowboy-baked-beans-process-shots-4-180x112.jpg 180w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/cowboy-baked-beans-process-shots-4-177x110.jpg 177w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/cowboy-baked-beans-process-shots-4-150x94.jpg 150w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/cowboy-baked-beans-process-shots-4.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 1200px) 604px, (min-width: 1080px) 524px, (min-width: 1024px) 504px, (min-width: 768px) calc(100vw - 162px), calc(100vw - 106px)\" \/><\/div> <\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-13908-step-0-5\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 40 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes, or until the beans are bubbling and slightly thickened.<\/span><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-media wprm-recipe-instruction-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"468\" src=\"https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/cowboy-baked-beans-process-shots-5-750x468.jpg\" class=\"attachment-placement-recipe-instructions size-placement-recipe-instructions entry-image\" alt=\"process shots showing how to make cowboy baked beans.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/cowboy-baked-beans-process-shots-5-750x468.jpg 750w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/cowboy-baked-beans-process-shots-5-768x479.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/cowboy-baked-beans-process-shots-5-224x140.jpg 224w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/cowboy-baked-beans-process-shots-5-730x456.jpg 730w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/cowboy-baked-beans-process-shots-5-400x250.jpg 400w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/cowboy-baked-beans-process-shots-5-200x125.jpg 200w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/cowboy-baked-beans-process-shots-5-180x112.jpg 180w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/cowboy-baked-beans-process-shots-5-177x110.jpg 177w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/cowboy-baked-beans-process-shots-5-150x94.jpg 150w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/cowboy-baked-beans-process-shots-5.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 1200px) 604px, (min-width: 1080px) 524px, (min-width: 1024px) 504px, (min-width: 768px) calc(100vw - 162px), calc(100vw - 106px)\" \/><\/div> <\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-13908-step-0-6\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\">Let the beans cool for 5 minutes before serving.<\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\n\t\t<div class=\"tips-notes\">\n\n\t\t\t<div id=\"recipe-13908-notes\" class=\"wprm-recipe-notes-container wprm-block-text-normal\"><h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-notes-header wprm-block-text-normal wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\" style=\"\">Tips &amp; Notes:<\/h3><div class=\"wprm-recipe-notes\"><ol>\n<li><strong>Ground meat:<\/strong> I usually use beef, but pork or turkey also work, just adjust seasoning to taste.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Bacon:<\/strong> Adds depth and smokiness, cook it first and brown the meat in the leftover drippings.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Beans:<\/strong> Use canned baked beans with sauce, plus rinsed kidney beans for texture.<\/li>\n<li><strong>BBQ sauce:<\/strong> Go with a flavor you love, smoky, sweet, spicy, it all works here.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Too thick?<\/strong> Add a splash of water or BBQ sauce when reheating to loosen things up.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Optional heat:<\/strong> Add chili powder or hot sauce if you want a little kick.<\/li>\n<\/ol><\/div><\/div>\n\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t\t<div class=\"wprm-entry-nutrition\">\n\t\n\t\t\t<div id=\"recipe-13908-nutrition\" class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-shortcode-container\"><h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-nutrition-header wprm-block-text-bold wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\" style=\"\">nutrition facts<\/h3><div class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-container wprm-nutrition-label-container-simple wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-serving_size\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Serving: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">1<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">serving<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-calories\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Calories: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">516<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">kcal<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-daily\" style=\"color: #333333\"> (26%)<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-carbohydrates\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Carbohydrates: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">64<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-daily\" style=\"color: #333333\"> (21%)<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-protein\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Protein: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">23<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-daily\" style=\"color: #333333\"> (46%)<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-fat\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">20<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-daily\" style=\"color: #333333\"> (31%)<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-saturated_fat\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Saturated Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">7<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-daily\" style=\"color: #333333\"> (44%)<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-polyunsaturated_fat\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Polyunsaturated Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">2<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-monounsaturated_fat\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Monounsaturated Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">9<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-trans_fat\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Trans Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">1<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-cholesterol\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Cholesterol: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">59<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-daily\" style=\"color: #333333\"> (20%)<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-sodium\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Sodium: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">1169<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-daily\" style=\"color: #333333\"> (51%)<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-potassium\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Potassium: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">931<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-daily\" style=\"color: #333333\"> (27%)<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-fiber\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Fiber: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">11<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-daily\" style=\"color: #333333\"> (46%)<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-sugar\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Sugar: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">25<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-daily\" style=\"color: #333333\"> (28%)<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-vitamin_a\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Vitamin A: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">242<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">IU<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-daily\" style=\"color: #333333\"> (5%)<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-vitamin_c\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Vitamin C: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">6<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-daily\" style=\"color: #333333\"> (7%)<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-calcium\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Calcium: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">115<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-daily\" style=\"color: #333333\"> (12%)<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-iron\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Iron: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">5<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-daily\" style=\"color: #333333\"> (28%)<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t\t<div class=\"wprm-entry-tags\">\n\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wprm-recipe-meta-container wprm-recipe-custom-container wprm-recipe-details-container wprm-recipe-details-container-inline 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