Here’s a simple and tasty recipe for Crock-Pot Baked Beans — perfect for a slow-cooked, flavorful dish. 🍲
🥘 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
- Prepare Ingredients
- Drain and rinse beans. Chop onion, garlic, and bacon if using.
- Mix in Crock-Pot
- Combine beans, onion, garlic, ketchup, molasses, brown sugar, mustard, paprika, pepper, and bacon 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
- Check seasoning and adjust salt or sugar if needed.
- Serve warm as a side dish or main with bread.
Tips
- Make it vegetarian: 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.
If you want, I can also give a 5-minute prep “dump-and-go” version for the slow cooker, so it’s even easier for busy days.
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