Southern Slow-Cooked BBQ Beans - a True Family Favorite! Recipe

Name: Southern Slow-Cooked BBQ Beans - a True Family Favorite!
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb bacon (i.e, applewood); 1 lb ground sirloin; 1 large onion, diced; 3 garlic cloves, chopped; 2 (28 ounce) cansof bushes brand original baken beans; 1 (15 ounce) canof bushes brand dark red kidney beans, drained; 1 (15 ounce) canbushes brand white kidney beans, drained; ¾ cup Heinz ketchup; ¾ cup light brown sugar; 3 teaspoons dry mustard; 1 ½ tablespoons apple cider vinegar; 3 teaspoons chili powder; 3 tablespoons molasses; 1 ½ teaspoons hickory liquid smoke flavoring; ¾ teaspoon ground black pepper; ¾ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional to add a little heat, Wife Approved)

Servings: persons

1 lb bacon (i.e, applewood)
1 lb ground sirloin
1 large onion, diced
3 garlic cloves, chopped
2 (28 ounce) cansof bushes brand original baken beans
1 (15 ounce) canof bushes brand dark red kidney beans, drained
1 (15 ounce) canbushes brand white kidney beans, drained
¾ cup Heinz ketchup
¾ cup light brown sugar
3 teaspoons dry mustard
1 ½ tablespoons apple cider vinegar
3 teaspoons chili powder
3 tablespoons molasses
1 ½ teaspoons hickory liquid smoke flavoring
¾ teaspoon ground black pepper
¾ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional to add a little heat, Wife Approved)

1
In a frying pan or cast iron skillet, cook the bacon until crunchy.
2
Chop up the bacon in small 1/4 inch pieces.
3
Set aside!
4
Reserve a few tablespoons of the bacon grease.
5
In a clean frying pan or skillet, cook the ground sirloin until fully cooked.
6
Chop the meat up as it is cooking.
7
Remove from heat and set aside.
8
Open all cans of beans.
9
Drain the fluid from the white and dark kidney beans ONLY.
10
Do not drain the sauce from the baked beans.
11
Empty cans into a 6 qt slow cooker.
12
Measure all remaining ingredients into the crock pot.
13
(Optional) Add the reserved bacon grease to give the beans some extra flavor.
14
(Optional) Add the cayenne pepper to add some but not a lot of heat.
15
My wife does not like hot or really spicy foods but thought this little bit of heat was just right.
16
Cover the slow cooker, and cook on high for 4 hours.
17
You can cook them on low for 6 to 8 hours to let the seasons blend even longer, which no one will complain about at all!
18
Stir the contents of the slow cooker every hour.
19
Note: These beans are great leftover.
20
The flavors settle and the beans are even more of a hit the next day.

1069

kcal

Calories

Fat

103

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb bacon (i.e, applewood), 1 lb ground sirloin, 1 large onion, diced, 3 garlic cloves, chopped, and more.

Yes, Southern Slow-Cooked BBQ Beans - a True Family Favorite! falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Southern Slow-Cooked BBQ Beans - a True Family Favorite!

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