For a smoky flavor, add a teaspoon of smoked paprika to the slow cooker. If you prefer a spicier dish, include a pinch of cayenne pepper or a dash of your favorite hot sauce. These beans can be made ahead of time and reheated, making them perfect for potlucks or gatherings. They also freeze well. Ensure all canned beans are well-rinsed and drained to remove excess starch and sodium.
Baked Beans with Beef
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PREP TIME15 mins
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COOK TIME4 hrs 15 mins
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TOTAL TIME4 hrs 30 mins
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SERVING20 People
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VIEWS13
A hearty and flavorful dish where tender ground beef and crispy bacon mingle with a medley of beans in a rich, sweet, and tangy sauce. Perfect as a comforting side or a satisfying main course, especially alongside grilled meats.
Ingridients
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Nutrition
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Carbohydrate80 g
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Cholesterol42 mg
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Fiber17 g
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Protein27 g
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Saturated Fat4 g
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Sodium1514 mg
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Sugar30 g
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Fat10 g
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Unsaturated Fat0 g
Follow The Directions
01
Step
7 mins
In a large skillet, brown the ground beef and onion over medium-high heat until the beef is cooked through and the onion is softened, approximately 5-7 minutes. Drain off any excess grease and transfer the mixture to a slow cooker.
02
Step
10 mins
In the same skillet, cook the bacon until crispy, about 8-10 minutes. Remove the bacon and place it on paper towels to drain. Once cooled, crumble the bacon into small pieces and add it to the slow cooker.
03
Step
5 mins
Add the baked beans, black beans, light red kidney beans, dark red kidney beans, great northern beans, brown sugar, mustard, and soy sauce to the slow cooker. Stir well to combine all ingredients.
04
Step
4 hrs
Cover the slow cooker and cook on Medium heat for approximately 4 hours, or until the flavors have melded together beautifully and the sauce has thickened slightly. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed before serving.
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Rebeca Schowalter
Jun 25, 2025The combination of beans is perfect. Not too sweet and just the right amount of savory.
Ezekiel Shanahan
Jun 24, 2025The bacon adds such a delicious smoky flavor to the beans. I'll definitely be making this again.
Darrin Bruen
Jun 18, 2025My husband who hates baked beans loved this recipe. I think it is the beef that does it.
Claud Wisoky
Jun 17, 2025This recipe is a game-changer! My family devoured it at our last barbecue.
Augustine Ebert
Jun 7, 2025I love how easy it is to throw everything in the slow cooker and let it do its thing. Perfect for busy weeknights!
Anjali Nienow
Jun 4, 2025I added a little bit of maple syrup and it was amazing!