Campfire cowboy beans by Bear Creek Smokehouse

TYLER, TX (KLTV) - Robbie Shoults with Marshall's Bear Creek Smokehouse shares a simple, satisfying dish you can cook right over your Memorial Day campfire, if you're the outdoors-y type. If not, make it on the stovetop and enjoy!

Campfire cowboy beans

1/2 pound diced Bear Creek bacon

One yellow bell pepper, chopped

One purple onion, chopped

Two jalapeño peppers, seeded and chopped

Three cloves of fresh garlic, minced

3-15 ounce cans of pinto beans

One medium tomato, chopped

One can of chicken broth, or your favorite beer

2 tablespoons of Guajillo chili powder

1 teaspoon of cumin

Pinch of salt

Directions:

In a large skillet, cook bacon then add Bell pepper, onion, jalapeño pepper, and minced garlic, and stir over medium heat for five minutes

Add pinto beans, tomatoes, chicken broth or beer, and spices. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 30 minutes.

This is a great dish to cook over your Memorial Day campfire!

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