That sounds like a cozy slow-cooker baked-bean and beef casserole. Here’s a simple version based on your description:
Slow-Cooker Beef & Baked Beans
Ingredients
- 1 lb (450 g) raw ground beef
- 2 cans baked beans
- 1 small onion, diced
- ½ cup ketchup
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Method
- Brown the ground beef in a skillet first, breaking it into small pieces. Drain excess fat.
- Add the beef and baked beans to the slow cooker.
- Stir in the onion, ketchup, and brown sugar.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 4–6 hours or until hot and fully cooked through. Stir once or twice if convenient.
- Serve with crusty bread, cornbread, mashed potatoes, or a simple green salad.
Food-safety note: Because you’re starting with raw ground beef, browning it first is a good practice for even cooking and fat control. Make sure the beef reaches 160°F (71°C) internally.
For extra flavor, you can add a little mustard or Worcestershire sauce—but the basic five-ingredient combination is wonderfully comforting.
