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Crock Pot Loaded Baked Beans

Hearty slow cooker baked beans loaded with savory ground beef, crispy bacon, and a sweet smoky sauce. This rich and flavorful side dish is perfect for cookouts, potlucks, game days, and family gatherings.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 10 servings
Course: BBQ Favorites, Comfort Food, Potluck Recipes, Side Dish, Slow Cooker
Cuisine: American
Calories: 470

Ingredients
  

  • 27 oz Bush’s Chili Beans 1 can
  • 16 oz Bush’s Butter Beans 1 can
  • 28 oz Bush’s Baked Beans 1 can
  • 1 lb ground beef cooked and drained
  • 1 lb bacon sliced, cooked, and drained
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tbsp minced garlic
  • 1/2 cup ketchup
  • 1 tbsp brown mustard
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1 tsp white vinegar

Method
 

  1. Cook ground beef in a skillet until browned, then drain excess grease. Cook bacon until crisp and drain.
  2. Lightly spray the inside of a large slow cooker with non-stick cooking spray.
  3. Add chili beans, butter beans, and baked beans to the slow cooker.
  4. Stir in cooked ground beef, bacon, onion powder, minced garlic, ketchup, mustard, brown sugar, and vinegar until combined.
  5. Cover and cook on LOW for 4–6 hours until hot and flavorful.
  6. Stir before serving and enjoy warm.

Notes

Add diced onions or jalapeños for extra flavor and heat. Great alongside grilled meats and cornbread.