tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post2884529480195621182..comments2024-03-28T00:15:12.461-07:00Comments on A Year of Slow Cooking: Slow Cooker Cowboy Beans RecipeStephanie ODeahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08618710485017373256noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-8481997113986137972016-10-10T11:51:29.611-07:002016-10-10T11:51:29.611-07:00My previous comment about drastically reducing the...My previous comment about drastically reducing the amount of water by 4 cups is spot on and makes this recipe a more flavorful dish. I have cooked professionally for over 35 years and would say that this is a decent recipe for anytime of the year.<br />Thank you Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-37886764685866537912016-10-10T11:33:19.198-07:002016-10-10T11:33:19.198-07:00Folks don't use 7 cups of water unless you wan...Folks don't use 7 cups of water unless you want chili soup. 3 would be more than enough. I tried it both ways and even at 3 cups of water you are still going to get a thin chili. It is ok in that it is healthy but diffinately not my favorite. I'd try adding kidney beans and black beans and a medium onion instead of a small one. I fixed it up later by adding organic salsa and some Frank&#Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-59578490613321146612010-05-27T12:18:36.754-07:002010-05-27T12:18:36.754-07:00Just tossed these in the crockpot a minute ago. W...Just tossed these in the crockpot a minute ago. We had a small bag of frozen corn, so I put that in too. Can't wait for dinner tonight.sarahnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-44286305044242069012009-10-27T16:03:20.010-07:002009-10-27T16:03:20.010-07:00I'm going to ask my hubby to make this tonight...I'm going to ask my hubby to make this tonight. Normally, I'm the cook, but I'm currently on bedrest due to some complications :/... I have a feeling your blog is definitely gonna come in handy... with a hubby in law school and family states away, AND celiac disease, it's gonna be an interesting journey... but it certainly looks like we'll be well-fed; I've got a ton of Sophiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02370178035131212982noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-48250230219763639012009-09-08T10:29:01.954-07:002009-09-08T10:29:01.954-07:00Made 'em. Loved 'em! I used the larger a...Made 'em. Loved 'em! I used the larger amount of Worcestershire and vinegar. It was more like chili than we were anticipating but we really liked the result!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-72558906555612710382009-07-28T22:50:44.632-07:002009-07-28T22:50:44.632-07:00These beans are great. I have been looking for a ...These beans are great. I have been looking for a great slow cook bean recipe and this is the best by far. Thank you!New Dadhttp://realdadblog.com/new-dad/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-72447941888499228342009-07-23T11:37:51.041-07:002009-07-23T11:37:51.041-07:00I think you've sold me on the book. My son is...I think you've sold me on the book. My son is allergic to dairy, wheat, eggs, nuts, and sesame... that pretty much means no eating out (but extra justification to spend on more kitchen gadgets!). In the sumer, we grill a lot, but I'm thinking I am going to need a new toy in the kitchen to keep life interesting this winter, and a crockpot (with your book) sounds perfect. I'm off toLynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07309501483266246859noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-87920759590247991682009-07-21T05:42:20.231-07:002009-07-21T05:42:20.231-07:00I can't wait to try this. It looks delicious!...I can't wait to try this. It looks delicious!<br /><br />Blessings~<br />LauraThe Red Brick Farmhousehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06284797355909025022noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-85772812489987259512009-07-18T16:25:07.201-07:002009-07-18T16:25:07.201-07:00Reminded me so much of the beans we had while camp...Reminded me so much of the beans we had while camping.<br />With the economy what it is, this pot was fabulous! Single person here, and ate for TWO WEEKS on this one pot. And all for around $10. <br /><br />This is one more reason I've pre-ordered your book. Thank you, thank you, thank you!Kimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02015230922811147183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-14704418988965254912009-07-14T07:21:48.074-07:002009-07-14T07:21:48.074-07:00I have been checking out your blog for a some time...I have been checking out your blog for a some time now and actually tried one of your recipes a while back. You have some great, creative ideas. I may have to modify some of the recipes for myself pretty soon since I will be having weight loss surgery next week, but a lot of your recipes serve as a great protein base. Thanks for sharing your ideas.<br /><br />RaquelRaquel V.https://www.blogger.com/profile/03970871094390838908noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-65236311062647615422009-07-12T07:19:19.461-07:002009-07-12T07:19:19.461-07:00oooh, I want to go! I usually make our family favo...oooh, I want to go! I usually make our family favorites when we go away, because I know the kids will eat the food.<br />taco soup<br />beef stew<br />"lazy cooking" hunk of meat with jar of pasta sauce, serve over pasta<br />pots of beans to put into tortillas<br /><br />I like having leftovers for lunch, and we always bring tortillas for quesadillas and have cereal and yogurt for Stephanie ODeahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08618710485017373256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-4195322824062357532009-07-11T22:31:34.968-07:002009-07-11T22:31:34.968-07:00We're going on vacation next month, and I was ...We're going on vacation next month, and I was wondering, what crockpot meals do you make on vacation? <br /><br />We're going to Disney World and we want to have a meal when we get back to the time share. Any suggestions would be wonderful.Stephaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05003127399864489164noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-84186051570009347022009-07-11T20:26:00.673-07:002009-07-11T20:26:00.673-07:00I made these (not in the crock, but followed the i...I made these (not in the crock, but followed the ingredients) and my husband LOVED it. Thought they were the best beans, ever! Thanks!Chantelnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-35922563916102640602009-07-11T19:16:52.062-07:002009-07-11T19:16:52.062-07:00I will just have to explore your blog in more dept...I will just have to explore your blog in more depth. Beginning August 5, I will be hosting Crock Pot Wednesday on Diningwithdebbie.blogspot.com and would love to hear what you have to say and to join us in the fun. When I cook pinto beans in my slow cooker, I only wash and inspect them. I do not soak them overnight - or for any time - I just put them in the cooker, cover with plenty of water -Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14977857862182188636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-33161388711165621272009-07-11T18:11:45.783-07:002009-07-11T18:11:45.783-07:00Mmmm, I love watching your blog for what's coo...Mmmm, I love watching your blog for what's cooking in that crock pot of yours, and this sounds really, really good! KarenKarenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00277178514222504793noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-78832631618940018032009-07-11T07:14:03.658-07:002009-07-11T07:14:03.658-07:00You are fabulous! I just found your website and a...You are fabulous! I just found your website and am just THRILLED!!<br /><br />Can not wait to get your book!<br /><br />All the best,<br /><br />Mary KayMary Kaynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-3494021796444899822009-07-10T18:50:38.649-07:002009-07-10T18:50:38.649-07:00We had this tonight and it was really yummy. Both ...We had this tonight and it was really yummy. Both kids and the husband ate it up. I made it as written but my Rotel had a touch of lime juice and cilantro which gave it a really yummy twist. I've got a conatiner for the freezer and plenty of leftovers for lunch tomorrow. Thanks for another easy and tasty recipe.Deb_Wnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-76503540887545210282009-07-09T08:30:22.213-07:002009-07-09T08:30:22.213-07:00Hi Janine, any vinegar you have in the house will ...Hi Janine, any vinegar you have in the house will probably work just fine. The vinegar provides the tang.<br /><br />--stephStephanie ODeahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08618710485017373256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-61459509644346533302009-07-09T01:57:08.791-07:002009-07-09T01:57:08.791-07:00Hi Stephanie
I plan to make this & have all th...Hi Stephanie<br />I plan to make this & have all the ingredients except for the apple cider vinegar (& a green capsicum instead of red but I don't think this will really matter all that much!). Could you suggest anything in place of the apple cider vinegar? <br /><br />I have my pinto beans all soaked & ready to go.<br /><br />I love your blog by the way :)<br /><br />JanineNeenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05622677346924807559noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-56155876443613218942009-07-07T15:18:17.850-07:002009-07-07T15:18:17.850-07:00That actually sounds amazing, I have actually jus...That actually sounds amazing, I have actually just started a blog on how I became a chef and my story has just begun. Id love for you to check it out.<br />DoughboyDoughboyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02703790540201400465noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-1157657660409519382009-07-07T08:42:59.165-07:002009-07-07T08:42:59.165-07:00Hi Barb,
yup, you can use canned beans. Use 3 can...Hi Barb,<br /><br />yup, you can use canned beans. Use 3 cans, drained or with the goop, your choice, but no water. They won't take long----you're really only heating through, although there is no harm to keep it on warm for as long as you'd like.<br /><br />xox steph<br /><br />Sandee, I'm so glad the cheesecake worked out well for you! It was one of our absolute favorites. mmm.Stephanie ODeahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08618710485017373256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-78522053924772182722009-07-07T05:13:18.494-07:002009-07-07T05:13:18.494-07:00thanksthanksAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-39749128469007163892009-07-07T00:00:19.518-07:002009-07-07T00:00:19.518-07:00Looks fantastic! I have never used dry beans befor...Looks fantastic! I have never used dry beans before, but I think I am going to try this recipe. Thanks!Bella Bridehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10382063835758277238noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-87548935808138253102009-07-06T23:37:53.912-07:002009-07-06T23:37:53.912-07:00I am reliving a year ago. I made the crock pot ch...I am reliving a year ago. I made the crock pot cheesecake for July 4th and just finished up the last piece tonight. YUM! The only thing I changed is the addition of fresh lemon zest.<br /><br />My daughter in law will be here for a 10 day visit later this week. She wants to see how to make this so we are doing it together on Friday!Sandeenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-40684382558152408262009-07-06T19:44:20.025-07:002009-07-06T19:44:20.025-07:00Stephanie.....the recipe sounds and looks yummy. ...Stephanie.....the recipe sounds and looks yummy. Would this work using canned pinto beans? If so how many cans? Thanks in advance for the help.<br /><br />BarbBarbnoreply@blogger.com