Weekend Cookers Famous Baked Beans Recipe

These award-winning baked beans are a crowd-pleaser! Infused with smoky flavor from liquid smoke, they're perfect for potlucks, school events, or a cozy weekend meal. The slow-cooked magic creates melt-in-your-mouth beans that are even better the next day! Get ready for rave reviews – this recipe is a keeper.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 200 mins
Calories 408.5 kcal
Protein 37g
Rating 5.0 (2 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Weekend Cookers Famous Baked Beans

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How to Make Weekend Cookers Famous Baked Beans

  1. Brown 1 lb ground beef and 1 medium onion, chopped, in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Drain off any excess grease.
  2. Spoon the browned beef and onions into your slow cooker.
  3. Add 2 (15-ounce) cans of kidney beans (drained and rinsed), 2 (15-ounce) cans of baked beans, 1 cup ketchup, 1/2 cup brown sugar, 1/4 cup molasses, 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce, 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard, 1 teaspoon liquid smoke, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, and 1/2 cup beef broth.
  4. Stir all ingredients well to combine.
  5. Cover the slow cooker and cook on high for 3 hours, or on low for 5-6 hours, or until heated through and flavors have melded.
  6. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed before serving.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

46 g

Sugar

108g

Fat

19g

Carbs

22g