Slow Cooker Loaded Baked Beans
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These loaded baked beans are not only packed with three types of flavorful meat but also brimming with plenty of vegetables. Whether served as a satisfying main course or a hearty side dish, these beans are sure to impress.
You may also Iike my other baked bean recipes such as Root Beer Baked Beans or my Dr. Pepper Bakes beans.
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Baked beans are effortlessly prepared in the crockpot, and this recipe takes them to the next level by transforming them from a side dish into a hearty, full meal. I’ve taken my favorite crockpot baked beans recipe and made it better with three savory meats: ground beef, crispy bacon, and flavorful kielbasa. Serve these beans with cornbread for a satisfying, crowd-pleasing dish (think game day!)
This recipe is very similar to my Land Your Man Baked Beans, which is also one of my favorite ways to amp up baked beans.
Recipe Ingredients
- Canned Beans – Yes, it may seem weird to start with cooked baked beans while making a recipe for baked beans, but they are really the best base for a crockpot baked bean recipe! The beans do not get mushy, even with the lengthy cooking time. Also, a can of kidney beans adds more texture.
- Meats – Cooked ground beef, cooked bacon and sliced kielbasa sausage make these baked beans “loaded”.
- Spices and flavorings – Brown sugar, garlic powder, chili powder, barbecue sauce, Worcestershire sauce and mustard add a unique flavor to these baked beans.
- Vegetables – An onion and bell pepper are added for flavor and both will make the house smell amazing while cooking.
Variations
- Pork n’ Beans can be used instead of baked beans; double the brown sugar and mustard, though.
- Not all the meats have to be used! You can use one or two of them instead of all three.
- Pinto beans can be used instead of kidney beans.
- For spicy loaded baked beans, add diced poblano pepper or jalapeno!
- Maple syrup can be used instead of brown sugar.
Step-by-Step Directions
- Cook and crumble the ground beef in a pan on the stovetop (set to medium-high heat), then transfer to the slow cooker. Do the same with the bacon. Add the kielbasa to the slow cooker as well.
- Add the remaining ingredients and stir.
- Place the lid on the slow cooker and cook on LOW for 5 hours. Stir and serve!
What to serve with this
- We like to serve this as a main meal alongside coleslaw and cornbread. (Try my slow cooker cornbread).
- These baked beans also make a great HEARTY side dish for a crowd (think game day!). Serve with ribs, chicken and mac and cheese.
- The loaded baked beans are also great over steamed white rice.
More Bean Recipes to try:
- Slow Cooker Apple Pie Baked Beans
- Slow Cooker Baked Beans with Little Smokies
- Slow Cooker Country Style Ribs with Baked Beans
- Slow Cooker Baked Beans Hawaiian
Slow Cooker Loaded Baked Beans
Ingredients
- 1 lb. ground beef
- 12 oz. bacon
- 12 oz. kielbasa, sliced in half moons
- 56 oz. canned baked beans
- 15 oz. can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 3 Tbsp. brown sugar
- 1 sweet yellow onion, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- ½ cup barbecue sauce
- 1 Tbsp. yellow mustard
- 2 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp. garlic powder
- 1 tsp. chili powder
- ½ tsp. salt
- ¼ tsp. freshly ground pepper
Instructions
- On the stove top in a skillet, cook the bacon until crispy. Drain and add to the slow cooker.
- In the same pan, cook and crumble the ground beef. Drain and add to the slow cooker.
- If desired, you can brown the sliced kielbasa in the same pan. Add to the slow cooker.
- Add the remaining items to the slow cooker.
- Stir.
- Cook on LOW for 5 hours, or until the onions and peppers are soft.
- Stir and serve! Enjoy!
Nutrition
Nutrition info is auto-generated. This information is an estimate; if you are on a special diet, please use your own calculations.
