How to Make Easy Slow Cooker Baked Beans - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's nothing quite like the taste of slow-cooked baked beans. The rich and savory flavors infuse every bite, and the tender beans practically melt in your mouth. But making traditional baked beans can be a time-consuming and labor-intensive process. That's why I love this easy slow cooker baked beans recipe. It's a hands-off way to create a delicious dish that's perfect for potlucks, barbecues, or just a simple weeknight dinner.

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Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • ¼ cup diced onion
  • 1 pound bacon, diced
  • 4 (14.5 ounce) cans pork and beans
  • 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • ¾ cup ketchup
  • ¾ cup brown sugar
  • 3 tablespoons vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon liquid smoke flavoring

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 6 hrs 15 mins
  • Total Time: 6 hrs 30 mins
  • Servings: 32
  • Yield: 32 servings

  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir beef and onion in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes; pour into a slow cooker.
  • Cook and stir bacon in a large skillet over medium-high heat until evenly browned, about 10 minutes; add to beef.
  • Stir pork and beans, kidney beans, white sugar, ketchup, brown sugar, vinegar, and liquid smoke into the beef mixture.
  • Cook on Low for 6 to 8 hours.
  • Nutrition

    164 cal.

    • Total Fat: 5g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 18mg
    • Sodium: 380mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 24g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 15g
    • Protein: 8g
    • Vitamin C: 2mg
    • Calcium: 40mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 216mg