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Hearty Slow Cooker Cowboy Beans

A comforting pot of Cowboy Beans made with ground beef, a medley of beans, and warming spices, perfect for weeknight dinners and gatherings.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 9 hours
Total Time 9 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main ingredients
  • 1 lb ground beef Can substitute with ground turkey or vegetarian options
  • 1 can (15 oz) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 can (15 oz) pinto beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In your slow cooker, combine the ground beef, chopped onion, and minced garlic. Set it on low heat and let it cook for approximately 6 hours until the beef has browned thoroughly.
  2. After the meat is cooked, add in the drained beans, diced tomatoes, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Stir everything together until well combined.
  3. Cover the slow cooker and let it cook on low for another 2 to 3 hours. This extra time allows those flavors to meld beautifully.
Serving
  1. When you’re ready to eat, serve warm and enjoy the hearty goodness!

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 30gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 700mgFiber: 10gSugar: 5g

Notes

Best served with toppings such as chopped cilantro or shredded cheese. Can be served over cornbread or alongside tortilla chips.

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