How to Make Slow Cooker Barbecue Beans - A Step-by-Step Guide

Nothing beats the comforting and satisfying taste of homemade barbecue beans. Whether you’re hosting a backyard cookout, tailgating, or just craving a hearty side dish, this slow cooker barbecue beans recipe is a must-try. Incredibly easy to make and loaded with flavor, these beans are sure to become a staple in your recipe collection.

Using a slow cooker for this recipe allows the beans to simmer and soak up all the delicious smoky and sweet flavors of the barbecue sauce, ensuring th...

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Ingredients

  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • ¾ cup chopped raw bacon
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 2 (16 ounce) cans baked beans with pork
  • 1 (15.25 ounce) can red kidney beans, with liquid
  • 1 (15 ounce) can lima beans, partially drained
  • 1 cup ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon liquid smoke flavoring
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon hot sauce
  • ¼ tablespoon garlic powder

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 6 hrs
  • Total Time: 6 hrs 15 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • Place beef in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Drain and set aside.
  • Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Drain and set aside.
  • In a slow cooker combine ground beef, bacon, onion, baked beans, kidney beans, lima beans, ketchup, liquid smoke, salt, hot sauce and garlic powder. Cook on low for 4 to 6 hours.
  • Nutrition

    472 cal.

    • Total Fat: 18g
    • Saturated Fat: 6g
    • Cholesterol: 60mg
    • Sodium: 2150mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 53g
    • Dietary Fiber: 10g
    • Total Sugars: 21g
    • Protein: 25g
    • Vitamin C: 8mg
    • Calcium: 115mg
    • Iron: 5mg
    • Potassium: 711mg