Slow Cooker Steakhouse Cowboy Baked Beans
Smoky. Sweet. Tangy. Meaty. These hearty baked beans are packed with bold flavor and enough protein to satisfy any cowboy’s appetite! Ideal for game day, potlucks, or as a BBQ side dish, this recipe transforms simple pantry ingredients into a full-on flavor explosion.
Ingredients
- ½ lb turkey bacon, chopped
- ½ lb ground beef
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 (15 oz) cans chili beans (do not drain)
- 1 (15 oz) can kidney beans, drained
- 1 (15 oz) can black beans, drained
- ⅔ cup steak sauce (like A.1.)
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ⅓ cup ketchup
- ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
- ½ tsp ground cumin
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ¼ tsp cayenne pepper
Instructions
1. Cook the Turkey Bacon
In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the chopped turkey bacon until crispy.
Use a slotted spoon to remove and set it on a paper towel-lined plate.
Leave about 2 tablespoons of the bacon grease in the skillet.
2. Brown the Beef & Onion
Add ground beef and diced onion to the same skillet.
Cook for about 5 minutes, or until beef is browned and onions are tender.
3. Assemble in the Slow Cooker
Transfer the beef-onion mixture into your slow cooker.
Add the cooked turkey bacon, all beans, steak sauce, brown sugar, ketchup, apple cider vinegar, and all spices.
Stir until everything is well combined.
4. Cook Low & Slow
Cover and cook on:
- LOW for 3–4 hours
- OR HIGH for 1–2 hours, until hot and bubbling.
5. Serve It Up
Give it a good stir before serving.
Serve warm, and pair with cornbread, grilled meats, or eat it straight from the bowl like a true cowboy!
Quick Info
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 3 hrs
- Total Time: 3 hrs 10 mins
- Calories: ~336 kcal per serving
- Yields: 10 servings
Optional Tips:
- Want it smokier? Add a dash of liquid smoke or smoked paprika.
- Prefer it spicier? Double the cayenne or red pepper flakes!
- Going vegetarian? Swap the meat for sautéed mushrooms and extra beans.
