Chuck Wagon Brisket and Beans
This cowboy beef and beans recipe features smoky, tender brisket and hearty beans in one satisfying dish. It’s easy to prep, slow-cooked, and packed with bold, comforting flavor.
Servings: 8
Calories: 271kcal
Ingredients
- 1 pounds pre-cooked brisket chopped or shredded
- 6 slices thick-cut bacon chopped
- 1 yellow onion diced
- 3 cloves garlic mined (or ¾ teaspoon of granulated garlic)
- 1 jalapeno pepper seeded and chopped
- 1 green bell pepper diced
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 15-oz can diced tomatoes
- 1 cup BBQ sauce choose your favorite; smoky or sweet both work
- 1 15-oz can beef broth
- 1 15-oz can pinto beans drained and rinsed
- 1 15-oz can kidney beans drained and rinsed
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- In a Dutch oven or heavy pot, cook chopped bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove bacon with a slotted spoon and set aside, leaving the rendered fat in the pot.
- In the bacon fat, cook onion, jalapeno, and bell pepper for 5-7 minutes until soft. Add garlic and cook for another minute. Stir in tomato paste and cook for 1-2 minutes to caramelize slightly.
- Add diced tomatoes, BBQ sauce, and beef broth. Stir to combine, scraping up browned bits. Bring to a low simmer.
- Stir in pinto and kidney beans, brown sugar, chili powder, cumin, paprika, and oregano. Simmer for 10 minutes, uncovered.
- Fold in the pre-cooked brisket and the reserved bacon, simmer another 10 minutes covered and then uncover for another 10 minutes to allow flavors to meld and sauce to thicken.
- Taste and adjust salt, pepper or extra BBQ sauce to your liking. Serve hot with cornbread, pickles, or a green salad.
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Notes
- Use leftover brisket to save time and add extra flavor.
- Simmer low and slow to let the beans soak up all the seasoning.
- Add broth or water if the mixture gets too thick while cooking.
Nutrition
Calories: 271kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 46mg | Sodium: 778mg | Potassium: 518mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 21g | Vitamin A: 677IU | Vitamin C: 21mg | Calcium: 54mg | Iron: 3mg
