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Slow Cooker 5-Ingredient Beef and Baked Beans

A simple and hearty dish made with just five ingredients, perfect for busy days and family dinners.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 pound ground beef Use lean ground beef to reduce excess fat.
  • 2 cans baked beans (15 ounces each) Feel free to use different flavors of baked beans.
  • 1 cup barbecue sauce Use sweet barbecue sauce for a sweeter taste.
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • to taste salt and pepper

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a skillet, brown the ground beef and onion over medium heat until the beef is no longer pink. Drain excess fat.
  2. In a slow cooker, combine the beef mixture, baked beans, barbecue sauce, salt, and pepper.
  3. Stir to combine all the ingredients.
Cooking
  1. Cover and cook on low for 4 to 6 hours or on high for 2 to 3 hours.
  2. Serve warm.

Notes

Serve this dish warm alongside crusty bread or over rice. It pairs well with a simple green salad or coleslaw. Leftovers can be kept in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 to 4 days or frozen for about 3 months. Reheat leftovers in the microwave or on the stovetop.