Baked Beans In Tomato Sauce Slow Cooker

There was a time when I thought baked beans only came out of a can. And, since we did away with most pre-made, canned foods back when we started our real food pledge, that means I didn't have baked beans for a LONG time!

As it turns out…I really like and missed baked beans. So needless to say, I am glad to have them back in my life and am also glad to be able to introduce them to my kids (they both gave this recipe two thumbs up – whew!). These beans would be the perfect addition to any summer BBQ, cookout, or picnic, AND they are just as delicious leftover, so if you are entertaining make your day even easier by cooking these a day in advance.

We are officially ready for summer—bring it on!

Slow Cooker Baked Beans

If served alongside other side dishes, this recipe will feed a small crowd.

Prep Time: 5 mins

Cook Time: 10 hrs

Total Time: 10 hrs 5 mins

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Servings: 10

2 1/2 cups dried navy beans (optional, but recommended: soak beans in water in the fridge for 6 to 8 hours and then drain)
8 oz bacon cooked and diced (organic and/or local recommended)
1 green bell pepper diced
1 onion quartered
15 oz tomato sauce plain
3/4 cup pure maple syrup
3 tablespoons yellow mustard
3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon salt
pepper black or red, to taste
3 1/2 cups water

Place the beans, bacon, bell pepper, and onion in the bottom of a slow cooker. Set aside.
In a small bowl whisk together the tomato sauce, syrup, mustard, vinegar, chili powder, salt and pepper. Pour over top of bean mixture and then add 3 1/2 cups of water. Turn the slow cooker onto high and cook for 10 to 12 hours. Discard onion pieces and serve warm.

*To make this recipe Vegetarian, omit the bacon.
We recommend organic ingredients when feasible.

Nutrition Facts

Slow Cooker Baked Beans

Amount Per Serving

Calories 356 Calories from Fat 90

% Daily Value*

Fat 10g 15%

Saturated Fat 3g 19%

Cholesterol 14mg 5%

Sodium 670mg 29%

Potassium 903mg 26%

Carbohydrates 52g 17%

Fiber 13g 54%

Sugar 19g 21%

Protein 15g 30%

Vitamin A 295IU 6%

Vitamin C 13.4mg 16%

Calcium 118mg 12%

Iron 3.6mg 20%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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