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Cowboy Skillet Supper

Published: Oct 18, 2018 · Last Modified: Sep 21, 2021 by Anecia

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Cowboy Skillet Supper is a sweet and smoky combination of beef sausage, onions, and pinto beans cooked together and served over rice or noodles.

This is one of those weeknight pantry meals - perfect for when you don't wanna cook! 

Simple ingredients and ready in about 15-minutes!

 

 

Cowboy Skillet Supper

This "go-to" one-pan recipe is a staple at our house! 

Why you'll love this recipe!

When you're too tired to create a culinary masterpiece, this quick and easy one-pot-recipe is your saving grace!

Nothing gourmet - pantry items you probably already have in your kitchen

It's super easy and quick to make, has really nice flavor and texture, and hushes those growling stomachs!

Make it as mild or spicy as you like

Here's what you'll need

Smoked sausage (whatever kind you like), an onion, canned beans (pinto or Ranch™ style brand), a little paprika and barbecue sauce!  I use a smoked sausage with a sweet barbecue sauce; this combination creates a "sweet and spicy" combination.

Here's how to make it

In a large skillet, saute sliced sausage and onion; add remaining ingredients and serve over rice or noodles! How easy is that? 

Cowboy skillet supper is perfect for budget-minded, college students or busy weeknights! 

Type of sausage

You can use any kind of sausage you prefer. If you want to reduce fat content, use turkey sausage.

 

Cowboy Supper in Bowl.

Type of beans

I've tried making this recipe several ways, and I find that homemade pinto beans taste best; however, you might want to try black beans or even Ranch Style™ Beans.

Ranch Style beans are prepared canned beans that are in a tomato/paprika sauce. If you use these canned beans, no need to rinse them, just pour in the sauce, too!

If you use canned pinto or black beans, rinse and drain them first to remove any additives or preservatives.

Make it vegan or vegetarian

A great way to convert this recipe to vegan/vegetarian is to use canned jackfruit instead of meat. Simply rinse the jackfruit, then add it to the onions.

Jackfruit absorbs flavors like mushrooms, so after you've added the jackfruit to the skillet, pour in your favorite barbecue sauce and let it cook for about 15 minutes (on low heat) so the jackfruit has ample time to absorb the flavors.Skillet Supper

You might want to serve this Cowboy Skillet Supper with a warm batch of homemade cornbread!

 

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Cowboy Supper in Bowl

Cowboy Skillet Supper

Sauteed onions, nestled in a smoky barbecue sauce with sausage and pinto beans. Perfect for a busy school or work week!
5 from 7 votes
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Course: Entree
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Total Yield: 4
Author: Anecia Hero
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Ingredients 

  • 1 lb all-beef smoked sausage link; sliced
  • 2 tablespoons oil
  • ½ medium yellow onion sliced
  • 1 can pinto beans rinsed and drained
  • 2 teaspoons smoky paprika
  • 1 ½ cups sweet or smoky barbecue sauce
  • 2 cups cooked rice or noodles

Instructions 

  • Add oil to cast-iron skillet and bring to medium low heat
    2 tablespoons oil
  • Add onions to hot oil and cook until tender
    ½ medium yellow onion
  • Rinse and drain pinto beans; slice sausage into bite sized pieces
  • Add sliced sausage and beans to onions
    1 lb all-beef smoked sausage, 1 can pinto beans
  • Add barbecue sauce and paprika; combine
    1 ½ cups sweet or smoky barbecue sauce, 2 teaspoons smoky paprika
  • Allow to cook for 20 minutes, or until sausage and beans are heated thoroughly
  • Serve over prepared rice or noodles
    2 cups cooked rice or noodles

Notes

Vegetarian Version: use jackfruit instead of meat
Add jackfruit to onions, then add barbecue sauce and let cook for about 10 minutes; then add beans and continue to cook till beans are warm

Nutrition Estimate

Serving: 1cupCalories: 1064kcalCarbohydrates: 140gProtein: 29gFat: 42gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 21gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 84mgSodium: 2353mgPotassium: 1143mgFiber: 9gSugar: 38gVitamin A: 1971IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 154mgIron: 4mg
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