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Cowboy Beans and Slow-Cooker Country-Style Ribs

By: chef ssentongo

Here’s a delicious and hearty recipe for Cowboy Beans and Slow-Cooker Country-Style Ribs—a perfect comfort food meal with tender, fall-apart pork ribs and smoky, savory beans.

Ingredients:

For the Ribs:

2–3 lbs country-style pork ribs (bone-in or boneless)
1 tsp salt
1 tsp black pepper
1 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
½ tsp cumin
1 tbsp olive oil (for searing)
1 cup beef or chicken broth

For the Cowboy Beans:

4 slices bacon, chopped
1 small onion, diced
1 bell pepper, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 (15 oz) cans pinto beans, drained & rinsed
1 (15 oz) can kidney beans, drained & rinsed
1 (15 oz) can black beans, drained & rinsed
1 (15 oz) can diced tomatoes (with juices)
½ cup BBQ sauce
¼ cup ketchup
2 tbsp brown sugar
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
1 tbsp mustard (yellow or Dijon)
1 tsp chili powder
½ tsp liquid smoke (optional, for extra smokiness)
Salt & pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Season & Sear the Ribs:

In a small bowl, mix salt, pepper, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and cumin. Rub the ribs with the seasoning blend.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the ribs for 2–3 minutes per side until browned. Transfer to the slow cooker.
Deglaze the skillet with broth, scraping up browned bits, then pour over the ribs.

2. Cook the Ribs:

Cover and cook on LOW for 6–7 hours or HIGH for 3–4 hours, until tender.

3. Prepare the Cowboy Beans:

In a large skillet or Dutch oven, cook bacon until crispy. Remove and set aside, leaving the drippings.
Sauté onion and bell pepper in bacon fat until soft (about 5 minutes). Add garlic and cook 1 more minute.
Stir in all beans, diced tomatoes, BBQ sauce, ketchup, brown sugar, Worcestershire, mustard, chili powder, liquid smoke, and cooked bacon. Simmer for 10–15 minutes. Season with salt & pepper.

4. Combine & Serve:

Once ribs are done, remove from the slow cooker and shred or serve whole.
Serve ribs over a generous scoop of cowboy beans. Garnish with chopped parsley or green onions if desired.

Tips:

For extra flavor, add a splash of beer or apple cider vinegar to the beans.
Make it ahead: The beans taste even better the next day!
Serve with: Cornbread, coleslaw, or pickles for a complete meal.

Enjoy this smoky, savory, and satisfying dish—perfect for a crowd or cozy family dinner!

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