Cowboy Beans Recipe

When the fall season rolls around, one dish that stands out for us is cowboy beans featuring the Smoked Whiskey Glaze from Finch and Fennel. This hearty and flavorful dish is a favorite among many for its rich taste and comforting qualities.

• Cook Time: 30-45 Minutes
• Yields: 6-8 Cups

Ingredients:

• 1 can Kidney Beans
• 1 can Navy or Pinto Beans
• 1 can Baked Beans
• 1 White Onion
• 6 Bacon Slices
• 1 lb Ground Beef
• 2 Garlic Cloves, chopped
• 1 bottle Finch + Fennel Smoked Whiskey Glaze
• 2 Tbsp Apple Cider Vinegar
• 2 Tbsp Dijon Mustard
• 2-6 Tbsp Brown Sugar

Instructions: 

1. Start by draining kidney beans & navy or pinto beans. Rinse them under water. Set them aside, along with the can of baked beans. 
2. Dice the onion & bacon. Cook the bacon on medium-high heat until it's almost fully cooked, then add the raw onion to sauté with the bacon about halfway through the cooking process.
3. Remove the fully cooked bacon & onion; set them aside. Season & brown your ground beef in the same pan. 
4. Once the ground beef is fully cooked and browned, return the bacon & onion mixture to the pan. 
5. Add the chopped garlic, Finch + Fennel Smoked Whisky Glaze, apple cider vinegar & dijon mustard; mix well. 
6. Stir in the brown sugar, tasting as you go for desired sweetness. 
7. Let everything simmer for 25-45 minutes before serving, stirring as needed.