RECIPE

Cowboy Beans with Mince and Bacon

Name: Cowboy Beans with Mince and Bacon
Yield: 6-8

Cook Time

55 minutes

Serving Size

6-8

INGREDIENTS

250g bacon
450g lean beef mince
1 small onion, diced
1 green bell pepper, diced
4 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup barbecue sauce
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
1/4 cup brown sugar
1 tablespoon chilli powder
2 cans pinto beans, drained
1 fresh jalapeno, sliced

RECIPE NOTES

With smoky bacon, beef mince and beans, these meaty cowboy beans can be served as a side dish or as the main meal. The sweet and savoury sauce brings all the elements together for a hearty and comforting dish, perfect for your next barbecue. And by using the Alpine Outdoor Collection Skillet, you can cook the beans outdoors over an open flame for a deep, charbroiled flavour. Just don’t rush the 15 minutes simmer time - it’s necessary to make sure all the flavours meld together.

INSTRUCTIONS

Preheat grill to 200°C.

Place the skillet on the grill to preheat for 5 minutes.

Add the strips of bacon to the skillet and cook until brown and crisp, about 3-5 minutes per side. Transfer the crisp bacon slices to a paper-towel-lined plate to soak up excess grease.

Add the mince to the skillet and cook until browned and crumbly, about 10 minutes. Remove from the pan and set aside in a small mixing bowl. Add the onion, pepper and garlic to the pan and cook until the onions are softened and beginning to brown, about 10 minutes. Add the mince back to the skillet along with the barbecue sauce, mustard, vinegar, brown sugar, chilli powder and pinto beans.