Cowboy baked beans

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a large skillet, cook the chopped bacon over medium heat until it's browned and crispy. Remove the bacon from the skillet and set it aside, leaving the bacon drippings in the skillet.
3. In the same skillet with the bacon drippings, add the finely chopped onion and bell pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes.
4. Add the minced garlic to the skillet and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes, until fragrant.
5. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked bacon, sautéed vegetables, drained and rinsed pinto beans, kidney beans, and black beans.
6. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the barbecue sauce, ketchup, brown sugar, molasses, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, chili powder, salt, and pepper until well combined.
7. Pour the barbecue sauce mixture over the bean mixture in the large mixing bowl. Stir until all the ingredients are evenly coated with the sauce.
8. Transfer the bean mixture to a 9x13-inch baking dish, spreading it out into an even layer.
9. Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until the beans are bubbly and heated through.
10. Remove the foil from the baking dish and continue baking for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the top is slightly caramelized.
11. Remove the cowboy baked beans from the oven and let them cool slightly before serving.
12. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley or green onions, if desired, before serving.

Enjoy your delicious homemade cowboy baked beans as a flavorful side dish that's perfect for any barbecue or Tex-Mex meal!