Slow Cooker Cowboy Beans (Reduced Sugar Recipe)
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The Real Food Dietitians · by Jess Beacom★ 5.0

Slow Cooker Cowboy Beans (Reduced Sugar Recipe)

NUTRITION · PER SERVING270M COOK
CAL 17%·PRO 38%
CARBS 27G33% OF CAL
6G FIBER4G ADDED4G INTRINSIC13G OTHER8G TOTAL SUGAR
FAT 16G42% OF CAL
5G SAT10G UNSAT

BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV

A hearty three-bean side with ground beef, bacon, and a tangy reduced-sugar sauce. Savory and satisfying, a barbecue staple. Makes a crowd-sized batch.

sideamericanbeefdairy freegluten free
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Nutrition & ingredients

Ingredients

serves 12
  • Nonstick cooking spray
  • 1 lb. lean ground beef
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 1 medium bell pepper, diced (any color)
  • 12 ounces uncooked bacon, chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 (14-ounce) can pinto beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 (14-ounce) can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed (may substitute kidney beans)
  • 1 (14-ounce) can black eyed peas or navy beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup no-sugar-added ketchup
  • ½ cup water or broth
  • ¼ cup pure maple syrup
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika (or substitute chili powder)
  • ¾ teaspoon fine salt, plus more to taste
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper, plus more to taste
  • Optional for serving: chopped fresh parsley
PREP
10M
SODIUM
893MG
ESTIMATE
COMPLETE

Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving. 100% of estimated mass resolved.