Crockpot Cowboy Beans with Kielbasa
Hearty Cowboy Beans slow-cooked with kielbasa and crispy bacon for a flavorful dish that brings family and friends together.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 480 minutes
- Total Time: 495 minutes
- Yield: 6-8 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Paleo
Ingredients
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- 1 lb kielbasa, sliced
- 1 cup bacon, diced
- 2 cans kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 2 cans pinto beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup barbecue sauce
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Crispy Bacon Bliss: In a skillet, cook the diced bacon until it reaches a glorious crispness, about 5-7 minutes. Remove and let drain on paper towels, keeping the bacon fat in the skillet.
- Sizzling Kielbasa: Add the sliced kielbasa to the skillet and cook until browned, about 5 minutes.
- The Flavor Foundation: In a crockpot, combine the cooked bacon and kielbasa with kidney beans, pinto beans, chopped onion, and minced garlic.
- Pour in the barbecue sauce, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, and season with salt and pepper. Stir well.
- Cook: on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, stirring occasionally.
- Serve & Enjoy: Once ready, serve warm and enjoy those cozy flavors.
Notes
Can be served over rice, with cornbread, or as a topping for baked potatoes. Leftovers taste even better the next day.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 50mg