Beef and Bean Barn Dance Bean Dip

When you want a hearty dip that will stand up to a hearty chip, look no further than this incredible Beef and Bean Barn Dance Bean Dip. It's truly delicious!

*Disclaimer - This recipe was originally published in 2013. I'm working hard to update all my older recipes with recipe cards, new photos, and additional recipe information. But, getting to all of them will take time. Please bear with me. In the meantime let me assure you that this recipe is still a winner and one I'm sure you'll be well pleased with when you make it at home.

What I wrote about this recipe in 2013:

Back in March of this year my twin brother Bob and his wife Pam hosted a Country-Western themed party where they turned their garage into a big-ol' barn, complete with hay on the floor, decorative white lights strung along the ceiling and a roulette wheel shot station, just to name a few of the fabulous decor items they surprised us with.

It was a wonderfully raucous evening, and Bob and Pam even had a fun, young couple come and teach us country line dancing. YEEHAW!

The line dancing may not have been the prettiest thing you've ever seen, but it certainly was a lot of fun. Their barn dance party was amazing and a great way to liven up an otherwise boring winter evening.

BARN DANCE BEAN DIP       


½ pound bacon cut into pieces, browned, drained, and crumbled
1 pound ground beef browned
1 onion, medium diced and browned
1 can of black beans, drained and rinsed
1 can of northern beans, drained and rinsed
1 can of kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1 small can of baked beans (your choice of variety and flavor)
1 ½ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
1 ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon roasted ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground red pepper
¼ cup molasses
3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
½ cup brown sugar
¼ cup ketchup

-In a large Dutch oven over medium heat, combine all the ingredients and simmer on the stove for roughly an hour, stirring occasionally.
-Serve warm or at room temperature with corn or tortilla chips.

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