One of our favorite BBQ side dishes are these Hearty Crock Pot Baked Beans. Because they have ground beef and bacon in them, they are hearty enough to be a meal in themselves. I have been known to make this dish and serve it up with a side salad or grilled veggies for a meal without any additional “entree” element. So simple to throw together in your crock pot you’ll wonder why you ever purchased the canned variety before.
HEARTY CROCK POT BAKED BEANS
INGREDIENTS
1 lb lean ground beef
1 lb Bacon
1 chopped medium Onion
1 chopped Bell Pepper (any color)
4 medium can Pork and Beans (approx 60 oz total)
3/4 cup Brown Sugar
1 tbsp Minced Garlic
2 tbsp Mustard
2 tbsp Worcestershire Sauce
3/4 cup Ketchup
1 cup Barbecue Sauce
DIRECTIONS
- Brown ground beef with onion and pepper.
- Drain ground beef mixture and add to crock pot.
- Add remaining ingredients except bacon and stir to mix well.
- cut bacon strips into quarters and fry until fat is rendered out and bacon is slightly browned.
- Add bacon pieces to top of crock pot.
- Cook on low for 3-4 hours.
Make these hearty crock pot baked beans for your family this weekend. Throw some chicken on the grill and add a side of corn on the cob for a simple and tasty traditional BBQ feast everyone will love!