Cowboy Beans

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350°F.

Step 2

Set half of the uncooked bacon aside for topping. Cook the remaining half of the bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside. Drain all fat except 1 tablespoon. Crumble bacon.

Step 3

Add ground beef and onion to the same pan and cook over medium heat until no pink remains, drain any fat.

Step 4

Combine all ingredients in a 9x13 pan and mix well. Top with remaining uncooked bacon and brush bacon with remaining bbq sauce.

Step 5

Bake uncovered 45-50 minutes or until bacon is crisp.

Step 6

Prepare recipe as above except cook all bacon until crisp. Set half of the crisp bacon aside for topping.

Step 7

Combine all remaining ingredients and place in a 6qt slow cooker.

Step 8

Cover and cook on high 2-3 hours or on low 4-5 hours.

Step 9

Top with reserved bacon before serving.