Cowboy Beans
Cowboy Beans
Prep time : 30 minutes
Cook time : 2 hours
Serves : 6-10 people
Smoker Pellets : Hardwood pellets in hickory and apple wood - ORDER YOURS HERE
Ingredients :
1 pound Five Marys Farms ground beef
1 pound Five Marys Farms bacon (we used jowl)
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 medium onion, diced
1 medium green bell pepper, diced
1 medium red bell pepper, diced
2 ribs of celery, chopped
3-4 cloves garlic, chopped
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
3 cups low sodium beef stock
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1/2 cup ketchup
2 tablespoons yellow mustard
1-2 tablespoons white vinegar
1 teaspoon paprika
1/4 cup dark brown sugar
2-3 tablespoons molasses
Several dashes of hot sauce
1 teaspoon cracked black pepper
Kosher salt to taste
2 15-ounce cans white navy beans, drained
2 15-ounce cans pinto beans, drained
1 12-ounce bag of frozen lima beans
Instructions:
Set your smoker to 275 degrees
In a 6 quart cast iron pot, brown the hamburger and bacon over medium heat on the kitchen stovetop
Add the onion, bell peppers, celery, and garlic
Sauté this 3-5 minutes until the onion and celery become tender
Add the remaining ingredients
Stir to combine
Cook uncovered for 15 minutes.
Transfer the pot to the hot smoker and cook uncovered 2 hours (these can cook longer, if needed)
Move the beans to the side for an indirect heat and to prevent sticking
Close the smoker lid and check the beans every 15-20 minutes
Adjust the temperature up or down depending on how they are cooking
Take care in stirring them gently to keep the integrity of the beans.
Be aware, the bottom of your pot may gather soot. Do not set directly on surfaces to prevent staining. The smoke residue cleans nicely with hot soapy water. It’s not recommended to use soap inside your cast iron pan.
