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Slow-Cooked Beans

Updated May 14, 2010
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These baked beans made with canned beans come together quickly, then the slow cooker steps in and blends the flavors over six or more hours.

Slow-Cooked Beans

  • Prep Time 15 min
  • Total 8 hr 15 min
  • Ingredients 9
  • Servings 18
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Ingredients

  • 1/2 lb. bacon, diced
  • 1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon dry mustard
  • 1/2 cup molasses
  • 1 tablespoon vinegar
  • 4 (16-oz.) cans baked beans
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 green bell pepper, chopped

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    In large skillet over medium heat, cook bacon until crisp. Drain, reserving 2 tablespoons drippings.
  • Step 
    2
    In 3 1/2- to 4-quart slow cooker, combine bacon, reserved drippings and all remaining ingredients; mix well. Cover; cook on high setting for 1 hour.
  • Step 
    3
    Reduce heat to low setting; cook an additional 5 to 7 hours.

Nutrition

180 Calories
2g Total Fat
6g Protein
35g Total Carbohydrate
17g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1/2 Cup
Calories
180
Calories from Fat
20
Total Fat
2g
3%
Saturated Fat
1g
5%
Cholesterol
3mg
1%
Sodium
460mg
19%
Total Carbohydrate
35g
12%
Dietary Fiber
5g
20%
Sugars
17g
Protein
6g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
4%
4%
Vitamin C
8%
8%
Calcium
8%
8%
Iron
6%
6%
Exchanges:
2 Starch; 1/2 Fruit; 2 1/2 Other Carbohydrate;
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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