Slow-Cooker Homestyle Baked Beans
Slow-Cooker Homestyle Baked Beans deliver a rich, glossy sauce with deep molasses sweetness balanced by tangy ketchup and a hint of Worcestershire. Tender navy beans and bits of smoky ham create a hearty, comforting bite perfect for cookouts, potlucks, or cozy weeknight dinners. Serve alongside grilled meats or spoon into a bowl with cornbread for a satisfying side.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook8 hrs
- Serves12
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Slow-Cooker Homestyle Baked Beans, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 34 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 35
- Heart Health
- 24
- Metabolic
- 28
- Digestive
- 31
- Inflammatory
- 36
- Performance
- 37
- General Wellness
- 1
Put the beans in a large pot and cover them with plenty of water. Cover the pot with a lid and let the beans soak for 8 hours or overnight. Drain them and refill the pot with fresh water.
- 2
Cook the beans over medium heat until tender, about 1 hour. Drain the beans, keeping the cooking water for later.
- 3
Transfer the beans, ketchup, ham, 1 1/2 cup water, brown sugar, molasses, onion powder, mustard, salt, Worcestershire sauce, black pepper, and 1 cup of the reserved bean water to a slow cooker. Add more reserved bean water as needed if the beans become too dry.
- 4
Cook on Low for 7 to 9 hours.
- Calories 155.09 kcal Moderate 8%
- Protein 6.61 g Moderate 13%
- Carbohydrate 30.73 g 11%
- Total Fat 1.52 g Low Source 2%
- Saturated Fat 0.45 g Low Source 2%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 10.67 mg Low Source 4%
- Sodium 653.6 mg High 28%
- Dietary Fiber 3.59 g Moderate 13%
- Total Sugars 20.41 g --
- Added Sugars 6.5 g Moderate 13%
- Calcium 31.65 mg Low Source 2%
- Iron 1.51 mg Low Source 8%
- Potassium 296.47 mg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin A 35.62 mcg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin C 9.62 mg Moderate 11%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Soy 🌱
- Mustard
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Slow Cooker Homestyle Baked Beans is made with 11 ingredients and serves 12. It takes about 8 hrs 10 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Brown Sugar, Diced Ham, and Dry Mustard. Each serving provides about 155.09 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Slow-Cooker Homestyle Baked Beans made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Brown Sugar, Diced Ham, Dry Mustard, Ketchup. The full list of 11 is above.
- How long does it take to make Slow-Cooker Homestyle Baked Beans?
- About 8 hrs 10 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 8 hrs to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 155.09 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Slow-Cooker Homestyle Baked Beans easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 11 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Slow-Cooker Homestyle Baked Beans healthy?
- Slow-Cooker Homestyle Baked Beans has an easyChef Pro health score of 39/100. Per serving, it provides 155.09 calories and 6.61 g of protein, or 13% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 653.6 mg (28% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 6.5 g (13% of the Daily Value). It contains Soy, Mustard and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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