Instant Pot Cowboy Beans

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A BBQ favorite side, these Instant Pot Cowboy Beans are made with a variety of beans, brown sugar, ground beef, and bacon.

– Beef – Bacon – Pork & beans – Navy beans – Pinto beans – Black beans

Cut the uncooked bacon into small pieces and place it in the pot along with the ground beef.

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Add the diced onion and cook until the meat is no longer pink. Drain.

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Add the water to the pot and deglaze by scraping off any stuck-on bits.

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Add the molasses, apple cider vinegar, dry mustard, Worchestershire sauce, brown sugar, salt, garlic powder, and pepper.

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Layer with the drained and rinsed navy, pinto, and black beans.

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