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Easy Crockpot Baked Beans

Crockpot Baked Beans with bacon: Sweet, spicy, and smokey baked beans simmered low and slow in the crockpot.
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American, Southern
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 15 minutes
Servings 16 Servings
Calories 333kcal
Author Krystle Smith

Ingredients

  • 1 Pound Lean Ground Beef
  • 1 Pound Bacon
  • 1 Sweet Onion Diced (Grab a Vidalia if you can!)
  • 1 Bell Pepper Diced (Any color)
  • 4 Medium Cans Pork and Beans or any canned beans you like
  • ¾ cup Brown Sugar packed
  • 1 tablespoon Minced Garlic
  • 2 tablespoon Mustard I used spicy brown
  • 2 tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce
  • ¾ cup Ketchup
  • 1 cup Barbecue Sauce I like Sweet Baby Rays

Instructions

  • Saute onion and pepper until tender.
  • Brown ground beef. Drain off excess grease. Then combine with onion/peppers.
  • Add beef and vegetables into your crockpot. Add all the remaining ingredients (except for the bacon). Stir well.
  • Fry bacon until crispy. Roughly chop and add to the top of the crock pot.
  • Cook on low for 3-4 hours.

Notes

Ingredient Notes and Shopping Tips
    • Ground Beef: Use 90% lean to avoid a greasy dish. If you use 80% lean I suggest draining before adding to the crock pot.
    • Ketchup: As a Pittsburgh girl always reach for Heinz.
    • Beans: No need to drain the canned pork-and-beans. That liquid helps thicken the sauce.
    • Bacon: Thick-cut bacon holds up better during the long cooking time. You could also use Microwave bacon to save time. I like Hormel Black Label.
    • BBQ Sauce: I like Sweet Baby Ray's.
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Tips
  1. Use a Slow Cooker Liner: These beans can caramelize on the bottom, making scrubbing a real chore. The liner makes cleanup a breeze. Look for them near the tin foil and plastic wrap at your store.
  2. Meat Man Hack: Sauté onion and pepper in bacon drippings for extra flavor.
  3. No Peeking: Resist opening the lid for the first 2 hours as it releases heat and extends the cooking time.
  4. It's Okay If They Look a Little Soupy: They will thicken as they cool.
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Nutrition

Calories: 333kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 41mg | Sodium: 860mg | Potassium: 544mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 19g | Vitamin A: 340IU | Vitamin C: 12.9mg | Calcium: 69mg | Iron: 2.6mg