Description
One-Pot Cowboy Beans are a hearty and flavorful dish that brings warmth and comfort to any table. This easy-to-make recipe combines tender kidney and pinto beans with zesty spices, creating a smoky aroma that’s perfect for weeknight dinners or potlucks. Serve it alongside cornbread or rice for an unforgettable meal that will have everyone coming back for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (15 oz) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (15 oz) pinto beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 medium sweet onion, chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp cumin powder
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- ¼ cup ketchup
- 2 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- Fresh cilantro (optional), for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add chopped onion, green bell pepper, and minced garlic; sauté until fragrant (about 5 minutes).
- Stir in the kidney beans, pinto beans, smoked paprika, cumin powder, brown sugar, and ketchup until well combined.
- Pour in vegetable broth until the mixture is just covered. Bring to a gentle simmer.
- Cook uncovered on low heat for 20-30 minutes, stirring occasionally until thickened.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg