Easy Slow Cooker Baked Beans

Easy Slow Cooker Baked Beans - my semi-homemade recipe that starts with canned baked beans and gets a serious glow-up from fresh onion, green bell pepper, some savory flavor from Worcestershire, tangy yellow mustard, your favorite BBQ sauce, and a hint of sweetness from brown sugar.

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 4

Total Time 4 10

Servings Servings

Author Heather

Equipment

Slow Cooker Crock Pot

Ingredients

56 oz baked beans such as Bush's, any flavor from 2-28oz or 4 -15oz cans
1 medium yellow onion minced
1 medium green bell pepper stemmed, seeded and minced
⅓ cup Worcestershire sauce
⅓ cup barbecue sauce homemade or store-bought
⅓ cup brown sugar
2 tbsp yellow mustard

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Instructions

Finely chop the yellow onion and green bell pepper. Keeping the pieces small helps them melt into the sauce while still lending a gentle crunch.
Add the canned beans (liquid and all) to your slow cooker. Add in the minced yellow onion, bell pepper, and the remaining ingredients (BBQ sauce, yellow mustard, Worcestershire, and brown sugar) and give it a good stir until everything is thoroughly combined.
Cover and cook on LOW setting for 6–8 hours (or HIGH for 3–4). Give the beans a quick stir halfway.
Taste and adjust seasoning. Add a pinch of salt and black pepper or extra BBQ sauce if you like it sweeter. If using, stir in the crumbled bacon slices just before serving.

Notes

Tips for Storing

Refrigerator: Let the beans cool completely, then transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 4 days.
Freezer: Portion into freezer-safe bags or containers with a little headspace and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.
Reheating: Warm on the stovetop over medium-low heat or in the microwave, stirring occasionally. Add a splash of water or extra BBQ sauce if the beans have thickened up.
Make-ahead tip: These beans genuinely taste better the next day after the flavors have had time to settle, so making them a day ahead is a smart move for parties.
Slow cooker hold: If you're serving these at a gathering, switch the slow cooker to the warm setting once they're done. They'll stay perfect for up to 2 hours.

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