Instant Pot Cowboy Beans

Name: Instant Pot Cowboy Beans
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 1 h
Cuisine: Southern
Ingredients: 16 ounces dried pinto beans; 8 cups water; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 pound ground beef; 1/2 pound kielbasa, (sliced); 6 slices bacon, (chopped); 1 medium yellow or sweet onion, (chopped); 2 garlic cloves, (minced); 2/3 cup water; 1/2 cup ketchup; 1/2 cup bbq sauce; 1/4 cup molasses; 1/4 cup packed brown sugar; 2 tablespoons yellow mustard; 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar; 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce; 2 teaspoons chili powder, (I like to use chipotle); 1 teaspoon paprika; 3/4 teaspoon liquid smoke

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:50min

Instant Pot Cowboy Beans are wonderfully thick, tangy, and smoky with 3 kinds of meat. This hearty side dish makes a great addition to a picnic, bbq, or cookout.

Updated at: Wed, 29 Oct 2025 21:15:13 GMT