That sounds like a slow-cooker baked-bean and ground-beef casserole—an easy, hearty supper. If you’re looking for the recipe suggested by that description, here’s a simple version.
Slow-Cooker Ground Beef & Baked Beans
Ingredients
- 500 g (1 lb) ground beef
- 2 cans baked beans, about 400 g (14 oz) each
- 1 small onion, chopped
- ½ cup ketchup
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- Salt and black pepper
Method
- Brown the beef first. Cook the ground beef and onion in a skillet until the beef is no longer pink. Drain excess fat.
- Add to the slow cooker. Put the beef and onion into the cooker.
- Add the beans and sauce ingredients. Stir in the baked beans, ketchup, brown sugar, and Worcestershire sauce.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Cook: Cover and cook on LOW for 4–6 hours or HIGH for about 2–3 hours, until hot and flavors have developed.
- Check the beef: Ground beef should reach 160°F (71°C).
Serve with cornbread, crusty bread, mashed potatoes, or a simple green salad.
Tip: If you want a smokier flavor, add a little smoked paprika or a few drops of your favorite hot sauce.
