COWBOY BEANS N' BISCUITS

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This has been a family favorite for over 100 years... with just a few ingredient updates... and canned beans vs dry beans... canned biscuits vs fresh homemade biscuits... Home made Bar- B- Que sauce vs bottled... It is good both ways..

Provided by Colleen Sowa

Categories     Other Side Dishes

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 lb ground beef
1/4 tsp each: salt, black pepper,ground red pepper
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1 large onion (minced)
1/2 c bar-b- que sauce
1 can(s) (16 oz) black beans
1 can(s) (16 oz) butter beans
3 can(s) (16 oz) baked beans
1/3 c brown sugar
2 can(s) refrigerated biscuits
OPTIONAL
shredded or sliced cheese

Steps:

  • 1. Brown the ground beef well in a large skillet over medium - high heat, add the minced onion and cook until onions are done (do not burn!)
  • 2. Add all remaining ingredients except the biscuits. Stir and heat well. *** Do Not Drain the beans!!!
  • 3. Pour this mixture into a large roast pan or baking pan.
  • 4. Open up the biscuits and put them on top of the bean and meat mixture. Brush (or spread) the tops of the biscuits with butter.
  • 5. Bake at 375 degrees for 20 - 30 minutes... or until biscuits are cooked through and golden brown.
  • 6. *** Sometimes we cover the bean and meat mixture with shredded cheddar cheese or sliced American cheese before adding the biscuits.
  • 7. *** The original recipe also called for salt pork or bacon... it is good with it or without it. *** The original recipe called for cubes of cut up beef.... we have made it this way too...

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