Crockpot Cowboy Beans with Kielbasa
A hearty and comforting dish made with beans, kielbasa, and barbecue sauce, cooked slowly in a crockpot for maximum flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 480 minutes
- Total Time: 495 minutes
- Yield: 6-8 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Carnivore
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups dried beans (such as pinto or kidney)
- 1 pound kielbasa sausage, sliced
- 4 slices bacon, chopped
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup barbecue sauce
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 6 cups water or broth
Instructions
- Soak and rinse the beans overnight in water. Drain and set aside.
- Gather the soaked beans, sliced kielbasa, chopped bacon, diced onion, minced garlic, barbecue sauce, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper in a crockpot.
- Pour in 6 cups of water or broth and stir to combine.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours until the beans are tender.
- Taste the dish and adjust seasoning if necessary.
- Serve warm and enjoy with family and friends.
Notes
Feel free to customize with different beans, add some heat with jalapeños, or use bacon alternatives for a lighter dish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 30mg