Slow Cooker Cowboy Beans (with Instant Pot version)

Slow Cooker Method

1. In a large skillet cook the bacon for 2-3 minutes. Add in the beef and onion and cook until the meat is no longer pink, then drain.
2. Combine the beef mixture, bacon and all other ingredients in a slow cooker. For the liquid smoke you can add to taste, some people like it smokier!
3. For the slow cooker, place the lid on top and cook on high for 3-4 hours, or low for 6-8 hours.
4. If you want to cook in the oven you can also spoon the mixture into a greased 2-qt. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 325° for 45-60 minutes.
5. Serve and enjoy!

Instant Pot Method

1. In the bottom of your Instant Pot using the "saute" button, cook the bacon for 2-3 minutes. Add in the beef and onion and cook until the meat is no longer pink, then drain.
2. Combine the beef mixture, bacon and all other ingredients into the Instant Pot.
3. For the Instant Pot, use the chili/stew button and cook on high pressure for 15 minutes. I do not recommend slow cooking as it doesn't do as good of a job as an actual slow cooker.
4. Release the pressure via natural release for the safest way, or instant release it according to the manufacturers directions,.
5. Serve and enjoy!