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Bowl of Old Settler Baked Beans made Cowboy Style with Barbecue Sauce.
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Ultimate Baked Beans And With Slow Cooker

These Ultimate Baked Beans are anything but ordinary. With a delicious sweet and smoky flavor, they'll soon become your go-to recipe for all your summer gatherings!
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time3 hours
Total Time3 hours 30 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Servings: 12
Calories: 391kcal

Ingredients

  • ½ pound Bacon dices
  • ½ pound Ground Beef
  • 1 Medium Onion chopped
  • ½ cup Dark Brown Sugar
  • ¼ cup Ketchup
  • ¼ cup Spicy Barbecue Sauce Use mild if you prefer less spicy.
  • 2 Tablespoons Prepared Mustard
  • 2 Tablespoons Molasses
  • ½ teaspoon Chili Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • ½ teaspoon Black Pepper
  • 1 can Kidney Beans, drained the original size was 16 ounces - cans are now 15 ounces.
  • 1 can Butter Beans, drained The original size was 16 ounces - cans are now 15 ounces.
  • 2 cans Pork and Beans, drained Cans are 16 ounce size.

Instructions

Slow Cooker Method

  • Add diced bacon to a large skillet or pan and place over medium heat. Cook bacon until crispy and golden brown. Drain the bacon and blot with a paper towel.
  • In the same skillet cook the ground beef and onion until the meat is browned, drain and set aside.
  • Add the drained kidney beans, butter beans, park and beans to the slow cooker. Add in the bacon and the hamburger/onion.
  • Next add the rest of the ingredients.
  • Stir with a wooden spoon until everything is well combined.
  • Cook on high for 3-4 hours or on low for 6-7 hours.

Baked in the oven

  • Follow steps 1 and 2 as for slow cooker.
  • In a large mixing bowl add the drained beans and the cooked meat.
  • Add the rest of the seasonings and mix until well combined.
  • Pour the baked beans in a large lightly greased casserole dish.
  • Bake the beans in a preheated 350℉ oven for 1 hour.

Nutrition

Calories: 391kcal | Carbohydrates: 54g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 35mg | Sodium: 1236mg | Potassium: 783mg | Fiber: 11g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 73IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 115mg | Iron: 4mg