Prepare your taste buds for our “Unforgettable Slow-Cooked Baked Beans Recipe” – a hearty, comforting dish that’s perfect for family gatherings or a simple dinner at home. This scrumptious meal combines the flavors of thick-cut bacon and ground beef with a variety of beans, all slow-cooked in a sweet and savory sauce that will have you coming back for seconds.

Our family absolutely adores this Slow-Cooked Baked Beans Recipe. I remember the first time I made it for a big family gathering. My husband, usually a man of few words when it comes to food, couldn’t stop raving about it. Since then, these baked beans have become a beloved staple at our table, the dish we all look forward to on chilly evenings.

Why this Slow-Cooked Baked Beans Recipe ?

The charm of this Slow-Cooked Beans Recipe lies in its simplicity and flavor complexity. Combining meaty bacon, ground beef, and a diverse mix of beans, it’s seasoned with a blend of ingredients that perfectly balances sweet, savory, and a touch of spice. Expect an exciting dance of flavors with each bite!

The final Slow-Cooked Baked Beans Recipe.

Ingredients:

450 grams (1 lb) of thick-cut bacon
450 grams (1 lb) of ground beef

1 large onion, chopped
267 grams (1 1/3 cups) of brown sugar
118 ml (1/2 cup) of barbecue sauce, preferably Sweet Baby Ray’s Honey

118 ml (1/2 cup) of ketchup
2 tablespoons of prepared mustard
1 teaspoon of molasses

1 teaspoon of liquid smoke flavoring
1 teaspoon of ground black pepper
1 teaspoon of chili powder

1 can (793 grams/28 ounces) of baked beans, such as Bush’s Original
2 cans (454 grams/16 ounces each) of kidney beans, drained and rinsed
2 cans (454 grams/16 ounces each) of Great Northern beans, drained and rinsed

2 cans (454 grams/16 ounces each) of pinto beans

How to Make Slow-Cooked Baked Beans ?

Start by cooking the bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crispy. Drain the bacon on paper towels, leaving about 2 tablespoons of the bacon fat in the skillet. Transfer the cooked bacon to a slow cooker.

In the same skillet with the reserved bacon fat, cook the ground beef and chopped onion over medium heat until the beef is thoroughly browned and crumbled. This should take around 5-10 minutes. Once done, transfer the beef and onion mixture to the slow cooker with the bacon.

In a separate bowl, mix together the brown sugar, barbecue sauce, mustard, molasses, liquid smoke flavoring, black pepper, and chili powder. Pour this mixture over the beef and bacon in the slow cooker, stirring well to combine.

Finally, add the baked beans, kidney beans, Great Northern beans, and pinto beans to the slow cooker, stirring to combine.

Set your slow cooker to low and let it work its magic for about 6 hours. For the best flavors, let the beans cool and refrigerate them overnight. Reheat in the slow cooker for at least an hour before serving. Enjoy your delightful Slow-Cooked Baked Beans!

Follow these steps for a tasty recipe dish that your family will love!

Notes:

This recipe can be adapted to suit your taste preferences. For a vegetarian version, omit the meat and double the beans. For a spicier dish, increase the amount of chili powder. Remember, this Slow-Cooked Baked Beans Recipe is as versatile as it is delicious.

This Recipe is a winner in every sense – easy to prepare, packed full of flavor, and an absolute crowd-pleaser. Once you’ve tried it, you’ll wonder how you ever managed without it.

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The final Slow-Cooked Baked Beans dish, ready to serve.

Frequently Asked Questions:

These baked beans pair wonderfully with a slice of crusty bread, a fresh salad, or a grilled meat dish.

Yes, you can store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to four days. You can also freeze them for up to three months.

Absolutely! This Slow-Cooked Baked Beans Recipe is flexible. Feel free to use black beans, chickpeas, or any other beans of your choice.

Unforgettable Slow-Cooked Baked Beans Recipe

Jannah

"Unforgettable Slow-Cooked Baked Beans Recipe" – a hearty, comforting dish that's perfect for family gatherings or a simple dinner at home.

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Ingredients

450 grams 1 lb of thick-cut bacon

450 grams 1 lb of ground beef
1 large onion chopped
267 grams 1 1/3 cups of brown sugar

118 ml 1/2 cup of barbecue sauce, preferably Sweet Baby Ray's Honey
118 ml 1/2 cup of ketchup
2 tablespoons of prepared mustard

1 teaspoon of molasses
1 teaspoon of liquid smoke flavoring
1 teaspoon of ground black pepper

1 teaspoon of chili powder
1 can 793 grams/28 ounces of baked beans, such as Bush's Original
2 cans 454 grams/16 ounces each of kidney beans, drained and rinsed

2 cans 454 grams/16 ounces each of Great Northern beans, drained and rinsed
2 cans 454 grams/16 ounces each of pinto beans

Instructions

Start by cooking the bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crispy. Drain the bacon on paper towels, leaving about 2 tablespoons of the bacon fat in the skillet. Transfer the cooked bacon to a slow cooker.

In the same skillet with the reserved bacon fat, cook the ground beef and chopped onion over medium heat until the beef is thoroughly browned and crumbled. This should take around 5-10 minutes. Once done, transfer the beef and onion mixture to the slow cooker with the bacon.
In a separate bowl, mix together the brown sugar, barbecue sauce, mustard, molasses, liquid smoke flavoring, black pepper, and chili powder. Pour this mixture over the beef and bacon in the slow cooker, stirring well to combine.
Finally, add the baked beans, kidney beans, Great Northern beans, and pinto beans to the slow cooker, stirring to combine.

Set your slow cooker to low and let it work its magic for about 6 hours. For the best flavors, let the beans cool and refrigerate them overnight. Reheat in the slow cooker for at least an hour before serving. Enjoy your delightful Slow-Cooked Baked Beans!