Spicy Cowboy Beans Recipe

Name: Spicy Cowboy Beans
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound dried pinto beans; 1 1-pound fully cooked center-cut ham slice, cut into 1/2-inch cubes; 1 1/4-pound piece salt pork, rind scored in crisscross pattern; 1 large onion, chopped; 6 tablespoons chili powder; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 jalapeno chili, minced; 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce; 1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce (such as Tabasco); 1 bay leaf

Servings: persons

1
Place beans in heavy large Dutch oven.
2
Add enough water to cover by 3 inches.
3
Boil 2 minutes.
4
Remove from heat.
5
Cover and let stand 1 hour.
6
Drain.
7
Return beans to Dutch oven.
8
Add enough water to cover by 2 inches.
9
Add all remaining ingredients.
10
Bring to boil.
11
Reduce heat to medium.
12
Simmer until beans are tender and liquid thickens, stirring frequently, about 3 hours.
13
Discard salt pork and bay leaf.
14
Season beans with salt and pepper.
15
(Can be prepared 1 day ahead.
16
Cover and refrigerate.
17
Bring to simmer before serving.)
18
Ladle into bowls and serve.

272

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound dried pinto beans, 1 1-pound fully cooked center-cut ham slice, cut into 1/2-inch cubes, 1 1/4-pound piece salt pork, rind scored in crisscross pattern, 1 large onion, chopped, and more.

Yes, Spicy Cowboy Beans falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Spicy Cowboy Beans

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Variations & substitutions

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