Can I use only one type of bean?

Yes. A mix is suggested, but you can use all navy, all pinto, all kidney, or whatever beans you have on hand.

Can I make these beans ahead of time?

Absolutely. The recipe notes they are even better the next day, so making them a day in advance is a great option.

How should I reheat leftovers?

Reheat covered in the oven or on the stovetop over low heat, adding a splash of water or a little more tomato sauce if the beans seem dry.

Can I substitute the ground beef or pork?

Yes. Either ground beef or ground pork works here, and you can use whichever you prefer based on flavor or availability.

What size dish should I use?

A 3-quart casserole dish is specified in the instructions, so use a similar-sized baking dish to avoid overflow.

What should these beans be served with?

They’re described as a hearty side dish, especially good alongside barbecue, such as homemade BBQ brisket, grilled meats, or smoked dishes.

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Cowboy Beans

Name: Cowboy Beans
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 1 h 30 min
Total time: 1 h 50 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: North American
Ingredients: 1/4 pound bacon; 1/2 pound ground beef or pork; 1 medium onion, chopped; 1 carrot, chopped; 1 tablespoon The Spice House Sunny Oaxaca Seasoning; 4 cans beans, mix of navy, pinto, kidney, or other; 2/3 cup tomato sauce or puree; 1/2 cup molasses; 1/4 cup cider vinegar

This recipe is like the more robust cousin of Boston baked beans. This is the perfect side dish for a plate of homemade BBQ brisket.

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bacon 1/4 pound
ground beef or pork 1/2 pound
chopped 1 medium onion,
chopped 1 carrot,
Sunny Oaxaca Seasoning 1 tablespoon
mix of navy, pinto, kidney, or other 4 cans beans,
tomato sauce or puree 2/3 cup
molasses 1/2 cup
cider vinegar 1/4 cup

Preparation Instructions:

Preheat oven to 325.
Rinse and drain the beans. Fry, drain, cool and crumble the bacon. Brown the ground meat; add onion and carrot and cook until onion is translucent and meat is done, about 10 minutes. Stir in Sunny Oaxaca Seasoning, beans, tomato sauce, molasses, and vinegar. Pour into 3-quart casserole dish and bake, covered, 1 1/2 hours.
Even better the next day; add water or more tomato sauce before reheating.

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