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Beans in a Pot
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Beans in a Pot

Beans in a pot come together quickly and finish in the crockpot, making for a barbecue-sauce-forward dinner. The recipe can easily feed a crowd or be ready for tasty leftovers later on.
Course: Main Course
Keyword: brown sugar, catsup, chili beans, crockpot, easy meal, fresh garlic, great northern beans, ground beef, ground hamburger, ground sausage, ketchup, liquid smoke, minced garlic, red beans, red onion, slow cooker, Worcestershire, yellow onion

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground hamburger
  • 1 pound ground sausage
  • 2 15.5- ounce cans great northern beans rinsed and drained
  • 15.5- ounce can red beans rinsed and drained
  • 15.5- ounce can chili beans
  • 1 tablespoon liquid smoke I substituted Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 cup ketchup
  • 1/2 cup barbecue sauce
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon garlic minced
  • 1/2 medium red onion diced
  • 1/2 medium yellow onion diced
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Fry the hamburger, sausage and onions in a large skillet until the meat is cooked through, and drain off any fat from the pan.
  • Add the cooked meat and onion mixture to a crock pot, along with the rest of the ingredients. Mix to incorporate everything well.
  • Cook on high for one hour and then on low for one to two more hours. Add more salt and pepper, if needed.
  • Serve in a bowl with corn chips, shredded cheese and sour cream, if desired.