Here’s a simple and flavorful Crock-Pot Baked Beans recipe — perfect for slow cooking with minimal effort. 🍲
🥘 Crock-Pot Baked Beans Recipe
Ingredients (Serves 6–8)
- 4 cups canned navy or great northern beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 3–4 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup ketchup
- ¼ cup molasses
- ¼ cup brown sugar (adjust to taste)
- 2 tablespoons yellow mustard
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 4–6 slices bacon, chopped (optional)
- 1 cup water or broth
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients
- Place beans, onion, garlic, ketchup, molasses, brown sugar, mustard, paprika, pepper, and bacon (if using) in the slow cooker.
- Add water or broth and stir well.
- Cook
- Cover and cook on LOW for 6–8 hours or HIGH for 3–4 hours.
- Stir occasionally if possible.
- Finish & Serve
- Taste and adjust seasoning (salt, sugar, or mustard) as needed.
- Serve warm as a side dish or enjoy as a main with bread.
Tips
- Vegetarian version: Skip bacon and use vegetable broth.
- Thicker beans: Remove the lid during the last 30 minutes of cooking.
- Extra flavor: Add a splash of Worcestershire sauce or a dash of hot sauce.
I can also give a quick 5-minute “dump-and-go” version for the slow cooker that’s even faster to prep.
Do you want me to share that version?
