One Pot Dinner Recipe

Impress your family with this hearty and flavorful one-pot beef and bacon dinner! Perfect for busy weeknights or cozy winter evenings, this recipe is surprisingly easy and requires minimal cleanup. The slow cooker does all the work, resulting in tender beef, crispy bacon, and a rich, satisfying sauce. Men especially love this unique twist on classic crockpot meals. Get ready for a delicious and effortless dinner that's sure to become a family favorite!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 260 mins
Calories 667.1 kcal
Protein 57g
Rating 4.8 (4 Reviews)
One Pot Dinner 101

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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for One Pot Dinner

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 4 slices bacon
  • 1 medium onion
  • Pork And Beans
  • 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans
  • Butter Beans
  • Ketchup
  • Brown Sugar
  • Liquid Smoke
  • White Vinegar
  • Salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)

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How to Make One Pot Dinner

  1. Brown 1 lb ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Drain off excess grease and set aside.
  2. Cut 4 slices bacon into small pieces.
  3. In the same skillet, cook bacon and 1 medium onion (chopped) until bacon is crispy and onions are softened. Drain off excess grease.
  4. Add the browned ground beef, cooked bacon and onions to your slow cooker.
  5. Add the remaining ingredients: 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained; 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained; 1 cup beef broth; 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce; 1 tsp garlic powder; 1 tsp onion powder; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional).
  6. Stir all ingredients until well combined.
  7. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours, or on high for 3-4 hours, or until beef is tender. (For a 2-quart slow cooker, halve the recipe).
  8. Serve hot. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

96 g

Sugar

61g

Fat

48g

Carbs

27g