Homemade Baked Bean Recipe Crock Pot
Description
This delicious homemade baked bean recipe is cooked in a crock pot, making it a great go-to meal for busy weeknights or family gatherings. Slow cooked in a mixture of molasses, brown sugar, and herbs, these baked beans are sure to be a hit! With the combination of the sweetness from the molasses and the smoky flavor from the bacon, these beans are sure to be a crowd pleaser. Perfectly cooked, these beans have a great texture and flavor that will have your guests asking for seconds. Whether you’re looking for a side dish to complete your meal or a hearty meal on its own, this recipe is sure to be a hit.
Prep Time
Preparing this delicious meal takes about 10 minutes. This includes chopping the vegetables, measuring out the ingredients, and assembling the ingredients in the crock pot. The time it takes to prepare this dish will depend on how many people you are preparing it for and how much time you have. To make the process easier, you can purchase pre-chopped vegetables or use canned beans to save some time.
Cook Time
Cooking this dish in a crock pot takes about 4-6 hours, depending on the settings used. For best results, it’s best to set the crock pot to low and let the beans cook for the full 6 hours. During this time, you can prepare the rest of your meal or just relax while the crock pot does the work. The longer the beans cook, the better they will taste, so it’s best to give them the full 6 hours if you can.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons of olive oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 3 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup of molasses
- 1/4 cup of brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons of tomato paste
- 2 cans of navy beans, drained and rinsed
- 1/2 teaspoon of dry mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon of smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon of dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon of dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon of ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup of ketchup
- 1/2 cup of water
- 4 slices of bacon, diced
Instructions
1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the diced onion and garlic, and sauté for about 5 minutes, until the onion is translucent.
2. Add the molasses, brown sugar, tomato paste, navy beans, dry mustard, smoked paprika, oregano, thyme, and black pepper to the skillet and stir to combine. Cook for an additional 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
3. Transfer the mixture to a crock pot. Add the ketchup and water, and stir to combine.
4. Lay the bacon on top of the bean mixture.
5. Cover and cook on low for 4-6 hours, or until the beans are cooked through.
6. Serve warm.
Equipment
- Large skillet
- Crock pot
Notes
If you don’t have a crock pot, you can bake these beans in a 350 degree oven for 1-1.5 hours. You may need to add more water or tomato paste if the mixture gets too thick.
Nutrition: Per Serving
Calories: 180, Total fat: 6g, Saturated fat: 2g, Cholesterol: 10mg, Sodium: 470mg, Carbohydrates: 24g, Dietary fiber: 4g, Protein: 6g
Recipe Tips
To make this recipe even more flavorful, add 1/4 cup of red wine or apple cider vinegar to the mixture before cooking. You can also add 1/2 cup of diced bell peppers or carrots for more texture and flavor. This recipe also works well with pinto beans or black beans instead of navy beans.
If you like your beans a little sweeter, add an extra tablespoon of molasses or brown sugar. If you like your beans a little smokier, add an extra slice of bacon or a pinch of smoked paprika.
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