Cowboy Rice and Beans

(from saymyname’s recipe box)

Source: Better Homes and Gardens

Serves 12 people

Categories: Beans (Round), Side Dish, Slow Cooker

Ingredients

  • 2 (15 ounce) cans chili beans in chili gravy
  • 1 (15 ounce) can butter beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup chopped onion (1 large)
  • 3/4 cup chopped green bell pepper
  • 3/4 cup chopped red bell pepper
  • 1 medium fresh jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped
  • 1 (18 ounce) bottle barbecue sauce
  • 1 cup vegetable broth
  • 1 cup uncooked instant brown rice

Directions

  1. In a 5 to 6 quart slow cooker, combine chili beans in gravy, butter beams, black beans, onion, bell peppers, and jalapeno pepper; stir in barbecue sauce and broth.

  2. Cover and cook on LOW for 5-6 hours or on HIGH for 2 1/2-3 hours.
  3. If using LOW setting, now turn to HIGH setting; stir in uncooked rice.
  4. Cover and cook about 30 minutes more or until rice is tender.
  5. Taste and adjust with salt and pepper, if needed.

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