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Kenny’s Cowboy Beans is a recipe my oldest brother concocted, which turned out fabulous. My favorite go-to recipe when I want a batch of cowboy beans.

My brothers are both good cooks. Kenny’s Cowboy Beans is a recipe my oldest brother concocted, which turned out fabulous. My favorite go-to recipe when I want a batch of cowboy beans.

Ingredients For Kenny’s Cowboy Beans

canned kidney beans
canned pinto beans
diced ham (or if you happen to be cooking brisket, you could add in bits of beef)
onion
green pepper
chilies or jalapenos
brown sugar
honey barbecue sauce (We like Sweet Baby Rays)
ketchup
beef broth
yellow mustard
Worcestershire sauce
mustard seed
kosher salt
freshly ground black pepper

Preparing the Beans

Preparing the beans is very easy. In a large baking dish combine all of your ingredients and mix well. Bake uncovered for 2-3 hours in a 225 degree oven until the beans are thick and bubbly. You may wish to add more broth, depending on your desired consistency.

If you really want to go the extra mile, use dried beans in place of the canned. Of course, you’d have to add in the extra time it takes for them to soak. But it would be delicious.

When it comes to adding the meat, my brother usually uses half ham and half brisket. But he raises cattle, so of course, he’s going to use beef. You could also add sliced Kielbasa to this dish for a great one-pot meal. Yum!

An Authentic Pot of Beans

For those of you who want to turn this dish into an authentic pot of beans, get out your aluminum or cast iron dutch oven–the kind you can put over hot coals, and cook your beans outside under the moon and stars.

This dish is perfect for a Country Chuckwagon Dinner. Or serve Kenny’s Cowboy Beans with your favorite smoked brisket, Sirloin Steak, or Baby Back Ribs.

See more Chuckwagon Dinner Ideas Here.