Unleash the culinary magic of homemade beans using the trusted companion of every kitchen – the slow cooker. This comprehensive guide will lead you through a delectable journey, offering a variety of flavorful recipes to transform dried beans into tender, savory delights. From classic Southern favorites to international culinary gems, discover the secrets to creating slow-cooked bean dishes that burst with taste and nutrition. Each recipe will provide step-by-step instructions, essential tips, and variations to suit your preferences. Whether you're a seasoned pro or a culinary novice, this guide will inspire and empower you to create unforgettable slow cooker homemade bean dishes that will delight your taste buds and satisfy your cravings.
Here are our top 18 tried and tested recipes!
SLOW COOKER BAKED BEANS
Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network
Categories side-dish
Time 11h15m
Yield 12 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Drain the beans, cover with fresh water and bring to a boil. Simmer for about 1 hour.
- Drain and rinse the beans, then transfer them to a slow cooker insert. Add the tomato puree, brown sugar, molasses, dry mustard, bacon, onion and 1 1/2 cups water and stir to combine. Cook on low until the sauce is thick and syrupy, 8 to 10 hours.
- Before serving, stir in the cider vinegar and season to taste with salt.
SLOW COOKER HOMEMADE BEANS
A delicious taste of homemade beans which can be served as a main course or as a side dish. Especially great for football Sundays, or frozen for a later occasion.
Provided by TLEFURGEY
Categories Side Dish Beans and Peas Baked Bean Recipes
Time 10h20m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Drain soaking liquid from beans, and place them in a Slow Cooker.
- Stir ketchup, water, molasses, onion, mustard, salt, bacon, and brown sugar into the beans until well mixed.
- Cover, and cook on LOW for 8 to 10 hours, stirring occasionally if possible, though not necessary.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 296.1 calories, Carbohydrate 57 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Fat 3 g, Fiber 12.9 g, Protein 12.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 1312.2 mg, Sugar 23.3 g
SLOW-COOKER BARBECUED BEANS
These tangy beans travel well-transport in the same pot they're cooked in and they'll stay hot for serving.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Side Dish
Time 3h20m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In 10-inch skillet, cook bacon and onion over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until bacon is crisp and onions are tender; drain.
- In 3 1/2- to 4-quart slow cooker, mix bacon, onion and remaining ingredients, including reserved liquid. Cover; cook on Low heat setting 3 to 4 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 290, Carbohydrate 51 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Fiber 10 g, Protein 13 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 590 mg, Sugar 18 g, TransFat 0 g
SLOW COOKER BAKED BEANS USING CANNED BEANS
This tasty dish goes with all your favorite foods and takes just minutes to prepare.
Provided by wannabe chefette
Categories Side Dish Beans and Peas Baked Bean Recipes
Time 8h10m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Mix barbeque sauce, ketchup, brown sugar, and mustard together in a 4-quart slow cooker until smooth. Stir beans, green bell pepper, onion, and ham into barbeque sauce mixture.
- Cook beans on Low for 8 to 12 hours until thick.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 207.2 calories, Carbohydrate 38.3 g, Cholesterol 5.2 mg, Fat 2.3 g, Fiber 5.5 g, Protein 9.7 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 355.2 mg, Sugar 14.7 g
SLOW-COOKER BBQ BAKED BEANS
I was under doctor's orders to reduce the amount sodium I was eating, but I just couldn't part with some of my favorite foods. After many experiments I came up with this potluck favorite-now everyone's happy! -Sherrel Hendrix, Arkadelphia, Arkansas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 8h40m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Rinse and sort beans; soak according to package directions. Drain and rinse beans, discarding liquid., In a 4-qt. slow cooker, combine beans, ham hocks, water, onion, 1 teaspoon garlic powder and 1 teaspoon onion powder. Cook, covered, on low 8-10 hours until beans are tender., Remove ham hocks; cool slightly. Cut meat into small cubes, discarding bones; return meat to slow cooker. Stir in barbecue sauce, brown sugar, nutmeg, cloves, remaining garlic powder, remaining onion powder and, if desired, pepper sauce. Cook, covered, on high about 30 minutes or until heated through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 238 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 4mg cholesterol, Sodium 347mg sodium, Carbohydrate 48g carbohydrate (22g sugars, Fiber 8g fiber), Protein 10g protein.
THE BEST SLOW COOKER BAKED BEANS (DAD'S RECIPE)
This recipe was handed down from my dad. I adjusted it to go into the slow cooker. It's a lot easier. Just set it and forget it.
Provided by Sandy Lafleur
Categories Side Dish Beans and Peas Baked Bean Recipes
Time 17h10m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Place the navy beans into a large container and cover with several inches of cool water; let stand 8 hours to overnight. Drain and transfer beans to a pot; add enough water to cover beans.
- Bring water to a boil, reduce heat, cover pot, and simmer until beans are slightly tender, about 1 hour.
- Mix 4 cups water, molasses, brown sugar, salt, mustard, and pepper together in a bowl until smooth.
- Mix beans, salt pork, and onion together in a slow cooker. Add molasses mixture and more water to cover beans if needed; stir well.
- Cook on Low for 8 to 10 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 374.3 calories, Carbohydrate 54 g, Cholesterol 12.2 mg, Fat 12.4 g, Fiber 13.9 g, Protein 13.5 g, SaturatedFat 4.3 g, Sodium 508.2 mg, Sugar 17.4 g
24 WAYS TO MAKE SLOW COOKER BEANS
Try these slow cooker bean recipes for easy, delicious meals! From baked beans to chili to beef stew, these dishes are hearty, satisfying, and full of flavor!
Provided by insanelygood
Categories Recipe Roundup
Number Of Ingredients 24
Steps:
- Select your favorite recipe.
- Organize all the required ingredients.
- Prep a bean dish in 30 minutes or less!
Nutrition Facts :
SLOW COOKER BAKED BEANS
These beans taste like Boston Baked Beans. Yummy!
Provided by creamcheese5
Categories Side Dish Beans and Peas Baked Bean Recipes
Time 14h
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- The night before, combine the Great Northern Beans and water in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil, and cook for 1 1/2 hours. Pour beans and their liquid into a bowl, cover and refrigerate overnight.
- In the morning, drain off liquid, reserving 1 cup. Pour beans and the reserved liquid into the crock of a slow cooker. Stir in the salt pork, onion, molasses, brown sugar, mustard and pepper. Cover, and cook on Low for 12 to 14 hours. Stir before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 364.4 calories, Carbohydrate 53.8 g, Cholesterol 12.2 mg, Fat 12.2 g, Fiber 9.5 g, Protein 11.9 g, SaturatedFat 4.4 g, Sodium 222.6 mg, Sugar 21.1 g
SLOW-COOKER BEANS
The key to tender, not-mushy beans is to cook them at the barest simmer, which means they're perfect candidates for the slow cooker. And the same principles for cooking beans on the stovetop apply: Skip soaking the beans; use flavorings to infuse the beans and the bean-cooking liquid; and salt before and after cooking. You can follow this formula for almost any dried bean, but know that the cook time will vary based on the age and type of bean, as well as the size and strength of your slow cooker. Start checking at the six-hour mark to see how quickly your beans are cooking. Keep flavorings in fairly large pieces, as the long cook time could turn smaller bits to mush.
Provided by Ali Slagle
Categories beans
Time 10h
Yield About 6 cups
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- In a 5-quart or larger slow cooker, add the beans, olive oil, 1 teaspoon salt and your selection of flavorings. Add water to cover 2 inches above the beans, then cook on low until tender, 8 to 10 hours. To test for doneness, taste more than one bean to ensure they're all cooked through; they should flatten without much effort when pressed between your fingers. (If you plan to eat your beans cold, cook them a bit past tender, as they'll firm as they cool.) Season to taste with salt.
- Let cool slightly, then eat right away or store beans in their liquid in an airtight container for up to a week in the fridge or up to 3 months in the freezer.
SLOW-COOKED BAKED BEANS
Coated in a glistening sweet-and-spicy sauce, navy beans cook to a creamy consistency while still holding their shape. A bit of bacon lends a rich smokiness to the dish.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Meat & Poultry Pork Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Rinse and drain navy beans. Cover with water in a large pot, and bring to a boil. Cover, remove from heat, and let stand for 1 1/2 hours.
- Heat a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat, and add vegetable oil. Add bacon, onion, and garlic. Cook, stirring occasionally, until onions are soft and fat is rendered from bacon, 8 to 10 minutes. (Reduce heat to medium if onion and garlic start to brown.)
- Raise heat to high, stir in cider vinegar, and let simmer until reduced slightly, about 1 minute. Stir in barbecue sauce, light-brown sugar, dijon mustard, coarse salt, and hot sauce, if desired.
- Drain beans, and add to onion mixture. Stir in water, and bring to a boil. Cover, and reduce heat to a low simmer. Cook, stirring occasionally, until beans are tender, about 2 1/2 hours. Season with salt and pepper if desired. Beans can be refrigerated for up to 2 days. Reheat, and serve warm.
SLOW COOKER BAKED BEANS
These traditional baked beans have a nice blend of flavors and a thick pleasant sauce. They were a hit at our son's wedding.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 4h15m
Yield 16-18 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Sort beans and rinse with cold water. Place beans in a Dutch oven or soup kettle; add water to cover by 2 in. Bring to a boil; boil for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat; cover and let stand for 1 to 4 hours or until beans are softened., Drain and rinse beans, discarding liquid. Return to Dutch oven; add 4 qts. water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1 hour or until the beans are almost tender. Drain and reserve liquid. Combine beans with the remaining ingredients., Transfer to two ungreased 2-1/2-qt. baking dishes or bean pots. Add 1-1/2 cups reserved cooking liquid to each casserole; stir to combine., Cover and bake at 325° for 3 to 3-1/2 hours or until beans are as thick as desired, stirring occasionally. Add more of the reserved cooking liquid if needed.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 268 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 4mg cholesterol, Sodium 729mg sodium, Carbohydrate 50g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 13g fiber), Protein 13g protein.
SLOW-COOKED BEANS
This flavorful bean dish adds nice variety to any buffet because it's a bit different from traditional baked beans. It's a snap to prepare, too, since it uses convenient canned beans, barbecue sauce and salsa. -Joy Beck, Cincinnati, Ohio
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 2h10m
Yield 16 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a 6-qt. slow cooker, gently combine all ingredients. Cook, covered, on low until heated through, about 2 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 134 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 657mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 4g protein.
EASY SLOW COOKER BAKED BEANS
Very easy and tasty baked beans. Made these for tailgating for football games all the time and were a big hit!
Provided by dayday76
Categories Side Dish Beans and Peas Baked Bean Recipes
Time 6h30m
Yield 32
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir beef and onion in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes; pour into a slow cooker.
- Cook and stir bacon in a large skillet over medium-high heat until evenly browned, about 10 minutes; add to beef.
- Stir pork and beans, kidney beans, white sugar, ketchup, brown sugar, vinegar, and liquid smoke into the beef mixture.
- Cook on Low for 6 to 8 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 164 calories, Carbohydrate 24.1 g, Cholesterol 17.6 mg, Fat 4.6 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 7.7 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 379.7 mg, Sugar 15.3 g
SLOW-COOKER POTLUCK BEANS
It was the morning of our family potluck, and I still needed something to take. I threw together this recipe while drinking my morning coffee. By the end of the gathering, the beans were all gone and someone had even washed the crock for me! -Mary Anne Thygesen, Portland, Oregon
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 4h10m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a greased 3- or 4-qt. slow cooker, mix first 4 ingredients. Rinse and drain beans; stir into coffee mixture. Cook, covered, on low until flavors are blended, 4-5 hours. Freeze option: Freeze cooled beans in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a covered saucepan, stirring occasionally; add water if necessary.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 243 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 538mg sodium, Carbohydrate 50g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 10g fiber), Protein 14g protein.
AWESOME SLOW-COOKER FRANKS AND BEANS
What makes our slow-cooker franks and beans awesome? Some say it's the brown sugar and BBQ sauce. Others think it's the bacon. You be the judge.
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Home
Time 4h15m
Yield 8 servings, 1 cup each
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Combine all ingredients in slow cooker; cover with lid.
- Cook on LOW 4 to 6 hours (or on HIGH 3 hours).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 400, Fat 16 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 30 mg, Sodium 870 mg, Carbohydrate 51 g, Fiber 10 g, Sugar 19 g, Protein 16 g
SLOW COOKER BREAKFAST BEANS
Enjoy this slow-cooked alternative to canned baked beans for breakfast or brunch, served on toast or with eggs. They're a good source of protein
Provided by Good Food team
Categories Breakfast, Brunch, Dinner
Time 5h30m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat the slow cooker if necessary. Heat the oil in a large frying pan and fry the onion until it starts to brown, then add the garlic and cook for 1 min. Add the vinegar and sugar and bubble for a minute. Stir in the beans and passata and season with black pepper. Tip everything into the slow cooker.
- Cook on Low for 5 hours. If the sauce seems a little thin turn the heat to High and cook for a few more minutes. Stir through the coriander.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 149 calories, Fat 3 grams fat, SaturatedFat 0.5 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 21 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 12 grams sugar, Fiber 5 grams fiber, Protein 6 grams protein, Sodium 0.39 milligram of sodium
SLOW-COOKER HOMEMADE BAKED BEANS
Use a slow-cooker to make tasty Slow-Cooker Homemade Baked Beans from My Food and Family! Don't heat up the kitchen-prepare no-fuss homemade baked beans.
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Beans
Time 6h15m
Yield 10 servings, 1/2 cup each
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Place all ingredients in slow cooker; mix well. Cover with lid.
- Cook on LOW 4 to 6 hours (or on HIGH 3 hours).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 160, Fat 0.5 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 2.6667 mg, Sodium 580 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 5 g
SLOW-COOKED BAKED BEANS
My friend suggested this recipe when I needed a new dish to bring to a barbecue. It was an incredible success, and I've been making it ever since. -Jodi Caple, Cortez, Colorado
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 9h30m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Rinse and sort beans; soak according to package directions., Drain and rinse beans, discarding liquid. Transfer beans to a 4-qt. slow cooker. Stir in remaining ingredients. Cook, covered, on low until beans are tender, 9-11 hours.,
Nutrition Facts : Calories 463 calories, Fat 20g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 19mg cholesterol, Sodium 1429mg sodium, Carbohydrate 56g carbohydrate (23g sugars, Fiber 9g fiber), Protein 15g protein.
Tips for Making Slow Cooker Homemade Beans:
- Choose the right beans. Different types of beans have different cooking times. For best results, use beans that are specifically designed for slow cooker cooking, such as pinto beans, black beans, or kidney beans.
- Soak your beans overnight. Soaking the beans overnight will help them cook more evenly and quickly. If you don't have time to soak the beans overnight, you can quick-soak them by boiling them for 1 minute, then removing them from the heat and letting them sit for 1 hour.
- Use a slow cooker with a removable liner. This will make it easier to clean up after cooking.
- Add plenty of liquid. Beans need a lot of liquid to cook properly. Add enough water or broth to cover the beans by at least 2 inches.
- Season your beans. Add your favorite seasonings to the slow cooker along with the beans. Common seasonings include salt, pepper, garlic, onion, and chili powder.
- Cook the beans on low for 8-10 hours. The cooking time will vary depending on the type of beans you are using. Check the beans regularly to make sure they are cooked through.
Conclusion:
Slow cooker homemade beans are a delicious and easy way to enjoy this healthy and versatile food. With a little planning and preparation, you can have a delicious pot of beans ready in no time. So next time you're looking for a hearty and flavorful meal, give slow cooker homemade beans a try. You won't be disappointed!
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