Easy Cowboy Beans (Hearty, Smoky & Packed with Flavour)

A timeless crowd-pleaser downsized to feed a smaller family, this is a delicious dish that brings big, bold flavours to the table -- hearty, smoky, a little bit sweet and a whole lot comforting. A scratch-made version which layers tender beans, with smoky bacon, ground beef, some aromatics and a tangy barbeque sauce that tied everything together.Oven braised slowly until the beans are soft and delicious and the meat practically melts into the pot, this is real comfort food with a touch of cowboy tradition. Perfect for BBQ's, Potlucks, or cozy weekends at home. Rustic and flavour packed. Every second Sunday we have a family dinner together at my sister's place. I really enjoy these meals. There is my father, Cindy, Dan and of course Eileen and myself. My sister always cooks a really delicious meal. Occasionally she will shake things up and cook something different. She did this two weeks ago when she made a recipe called Cowboy Beans. They were delicious. I had never had anything like…