Baked Beans

Cowboy Baked Beans Recipe

Ingredients:

1 lb ground beef (or smoked sausage, diced)

6 slices bacon, chopped

1 small onion, diced

1/2 green bell pepper, diced

2 (28 oz) cans baked beans

1/2 cup barbecue sauce

1/4 cup ketchup

1/4 cup brown sugar

1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce

1 tbsp yellow mustard

1 tsp smoked paprika

1/2 tsp black pepper

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.

2. Cook bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crispy. Remove and drain on paper towels.

3. Brown the beef (or sausage) in the same skillet with onion and bell pepper until meat is cooked and veggies are tender. Drain excess grease.

4. Combine ingredients in a large mixing bowl: baked beans, barbecue sauce, ketchup, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, smoked paprika, and black pepper. Stir in the cooked meat and bacon.

5. Bake in a greased 9x13-inch dish for 45 minutes, uncovered, until bubbling and thickened.

6. Serve hot and enjoy the cowboy-style comfort!

This dish pairs perfectly with cornbread, grilled meats, or even as a meal on its own.