Tom Mix Cowboy Beans Recipes

COWBOY CALICO BEANS

Steps:

• In a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain., Transfer to a 3-qt. slow cooker. Combine the brown sugar, ketchup, vinegar and mustard; add to meat mixture. Stir in the beans. Cover and cook on low until heated through, 4-5 hours.

HOMESTEAD COWBOY BEANS

Steps:

• Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned and crispy, 10 to 12 minutes. Drain bacon slices on paper towels and crumble when cool enough to handle.
• At the same time, heat another large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir ground beef in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain and discard grease.
• Place bacon, ground beef, onion, ketchup, and brown sugar in a slow cooker; mix well. Add baked beans, Great Northern beans, pinto beans, and pork and beans.
• Cook on Low, stirring often, about 4 hours.

TOM MIX COWBOY BEANS

Steps:

• In a large kettle, add the beans and pour in water.
• You want the water to cover with enough water about 2 inches above beans.
• Cover and let stand overnight.
• Bring beans to a boil for 2 minutes.
• Remove from heat and cover for 1 hour or until tender.
• Drain the beans and add the 8 cups of water.
• Then add ham, onions, and garlic.
• Bring the water to a boil and cook the bean for 10 minutes.
• Then reduce the kettle’s heat to low and simmer for 2 hours.
• Then remove the ham.
• Allow the ham to cool, then cut into ½- inch pieces.
• Return ham to the kettle.
• You add the cumin, oregano, cilantro, and pepper next.
• Continue to simmer for an additional 1 hour.
• The beans should be very tender and with little liquid.
• If the beans become too dry, add a little water.
• If the beans are too soupy, continue to cook.
• Now is the time to add the salt.
• Cut limes into wedges and squeeze into beans.