Slow Cooker Baked Beans are chock-full of bacon and beef, sweetened with molasses and then slowly cooked until thick and sweet.
If you’ve been reading this blog for long at all, you might notice that I very rarely name anything “the best.”
There are many foods that we love and that we make over and over, but for something to be labeled the best, I feel like it needs to be a “wow” food.
You might be thinking that these are just baked beans, how amazing can they be, right? Well, they are pretty darn amazing as it turns out.Slow Cooker Baked BeansPlay Video
Slow Cooker Baked Beans
Our friend, Tony, brought these beans to a barbecue at our house two years ago and they blew me away.
These beans are so tasty, so full of meat, so sweet and hearty, I might have “accidentally” tucked a container of Tony’s leftovers deep into my fridge and then forgotten to give them to him at the end of the night.
Later, I asked him if he’d please send me the recipe and lucky for all of us, he was happy to share it.
Best Baked Beans Recipe
We have made these beans so many times since then, I couldn’t possibly keep count. I’ve served them with Beer and Garlic Grilled Chicken, Memphis Style Dry Ribs, Garlic and Paprika Rubbed Steaks, and just about any other main dish you can imagine.
These baked beans are fantastic as a side dish, but honestly, I could happily just eat the beans on their own. This recipe really is outstanding and these truly are the BEST baked beans ever! Thanks again, Tony!
To make one of my all-time favorite meals, combine Sweet and Tangy Pulled Pork and Memphis Coleslaw with these beans for BBQ Sundaes!
Kitchen Tip: I use this slow cooker to make this recipe.
Crockpot Baked Beans Recipe
- Drain all the beans, except for one can of Pork & Beans.
- Combine the ground beef, bacon, kidney beans, white beans, Pork & Beans, onions, brown sugar, ketchup, molasses, and yellow mustard in the crockpot.
- Heat on HIGH for at least 4 hours or on LOW for 8 hours.
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The BEST Slow Cooker Baked Beans
5 from 7 votesThree different beans, bacon, and beef are simmered with molasses and slowly cooked until thick and sweet.SavePinPrintReviewServings: 16 servings
Ingredients
- ▢1 pound ground beef cooked, crumbled, and drained
- ▢1 pound bacon cooked
- ▢2 tablespoons bacon drippings
- ▢3 14 ounce cans kidney beans
- ▢3 14 ounce cans white beans
- ▢3 14 ounce cans Pork & Beans
- ▢3 small onions about 2 cups worth chopped 1/2″ or smaller
- ▢1 cup light brown sugar
- ▢1 cup ketchup
- ▢1/2 cup molasses
- ▢3 tablespoons yellow mustard
Instructions
- Drain all the beans, except for one can of Pork & Beans. Combine all ingredients in the crockpot and heat on HIGH for at least 4 hours or on LOW for 8 hours. Enjoy!
