Cowboy Chow

Makes me think of cowboy movies!

It's been more than 10 years since I first tasted this dish. I remember it so well, because a co-worker of mine, Eben, made it one lunch time... to impress the boss. Of course, it was a big hit and the boss insisted on eating Cowboy Chow at least once a month.

And yes... I got the recipe from Eben, but at a price! I had to prepare the next week's lunch.
It was worth the effort. 

I make this chow quite often - especially in winter! Quick and easy to make!

Ingredients:

1x tin baked beans
1x tin butter beans
1x tin kidney beans
1x tin french style cut, green beans
1x tin tomato and onion stew

1x pack 200 - 250g bacon, cut into bits
1x onion
Some garlic.
Chillies to taste OR Cayenne pepper (not compulsory)
Salt and pepper to taste.

Method:

Finely chop the onion and garlic and saute in a little bit of oil in a medium size pot. Add the bacon and fry until nearly cooked. Throw off the water from the butter beans, green beans and kidney beans. Add all the tinned ingredients to the pot and stir it all together. Cook on medium heat for about 10 minutes. Add some water if you need to. Now, add your chillies / cayenne pepper / salt and pepper and cook for a further 5 minutes.

Serve hot or cold. On it own or as a side dish.

Note: I usually add 1-2 chillies OR 1/2 teaspoon of cayenne pepper. Just for a little bit of a bite!!

And, of course, it tastes really good without the chillies / cayenne pepper too. Enjoy!!

Photo by Elaine Louw