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    Home » What We're Eating » Slow Cooker Cowboy Pork and Beans

    Slow Cooker Cowboy Pork and Beans

    Published: Nov 28, 2018 by Blair Lonergan

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    Long collage of slow cooker pork and beans with ground beef
    Bowls of slow cooker cowboy pork and beans with ground beef and text overlay

    Sweet, savory, tangy and satisfying, Slow Cooker Cowboy Pork and Beans are loaded with ground beef, navy beans, vegetables, and a tomato-based sauce. The easy dinner or potluck side dish is like a perfect cross between chili, baked beans, and a Sloppy Joe!

    Bowls of slow cooker pork and beans with ground beef garnished with parsley

    My friend Jackie told me about this recipe a few months ago when she was over at my house. It's so easy that she just rattled off the ingredients by memory, as I jotted them down on a scrap of paper. I knew that the combination of slow cooker bbq baked beans with ground beef and Manwich sauce was bound to be a winner with my crew!

    This is Jackie's go-to potluck dish, which everyone in Madison has come to love and expect! The pork and beans recipe works well as a crowd-pleasing side (kind of like slow cooker baked beans), or as an easy weeknight dinner. The ground beef is that extra filling, flavorful addition that turns it into a complete meal!

    Cowboy pork and beans with ground beef in slow cooker

    How do you make Pork and Beans?

    Jackie's recipe requires just a handful of simple pantry staples -- starting with the canned pork and beans!

    Pork and Beans Ingredients:

    She insists that Phillips brand is the best, so when I told her that I wanted to try the recipe, Jackie brought over 3 cans of Phillips Pork and Beans for me to use! She stocks up and keeps them in her kitchen so that she always has the necessary ingredients ready to go. Of course, if you can't find the Phillips brand in your neighborhood, you can use a different variety.

    Which Pork and Beans are gluten-free?

    If you need a gluten-free option, this website says that Van Kamp's canned pork and beans are gluten-free, so that's probably your best bet!

    Three cans of pork and beans in tomato sauce

    In addition to the three cans of Pork and Beans, you will also need a can of Manwich Original Sloppy Joe Sauce!

    Can of Manwich sloppy joe sauce

    Place the pork and beans, the Manwich sauce, and ½ cup of light brown sugar in a slow cooker. So far, so good...right?

    Pork and beans ingredients in slow cooker

    Next, brown the ground beef, green bell pepper, and onion in a large skillet until the meat is no longer pink. Drain.

    Cooked ground beef with onion and bell peppers in a skillet

    Add the beef mixture to the pork and beans in the slow cooker. Give everything a good stir, cover with the lid, and your job is done!

    Ingredients for pork and beans in slow cooker with wooden spoon

    Jackie suggests cooking the pork and beans on HIGH for the first 30 minutes, and then switching the temperature to LOW for another 1 hour. If you're not going to be at home and you cannot switch the temperature after 30 minutes, you can cook your pork and beans on LOW for 2-3 hours or on HIGH for 1 hour.

    Overhead image of two bowls of slow cooker pork and beans with ground beef surrounded by vegetables

    I serve this recipe for dinner to my chili-loving boys, and everyone is very happy. Add plenty of your favorite chili toppings, too! Shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream, sliced green onions, or just some chopped fresh parsley will all work well.

    Close up image of a bowl full of slow cooker pork and beans with ground beef

    What goes well with Pork and Beans?

    Since this dish includes meat, beans, and vegetables, I don't think that you need to worry about serving too many additional items. That said, some great ways to round out the meal include:

    • 3-Ingredient Buttermilk Biscuits
    • No-Knead 3-Ingredient Beer Bread
    • Cheddar Biscuits with Chives and Bacon
    • Cornbread or corn muffins
    • Tortilla chips for scooping!

    Two bowls of slow cooker pork and beans with ground beef

    Looking for even more easy slow cooker recipes? Try these favorites:

    • Slow Cooker Turkey Sloppy Joes
    • Healthy Slow Cooker Beef Chili
    • Slow Cooker White Chicken Chili
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    Slow Cooker Cowboy Pork and Beans with Ground Beef

    Slow Cooker Cowboy Pork and Beans are loaded with ground beef, navy beans, vegetables, and a tomato-based sauce for an easy dinner recipe or a popular potluck side dish!
    Course Dinner, Side Dish
    Cuisine American
    Keyword pork and beans, slow cooker beans, slow cooker ground beef
    Prep Time 10 minutes
    Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
    Total Time 1 hour 40 minutes
    Servings 10 cups
    Calories 308.4kcal
    Author Blair Lonergan

    Ingredients

    • 3 cans (16 ounces each) pork and beans
    • 1 (15.5 ounce) can Manwich Original Sloppy Joe Sauce
    • ½ cup light brown sugar
    • 1 lb. ground beef
    • 1 green bell pepper, seeded and diced
    • 1 onion, diced
    • Optional garnish: sliced green onion, grated cheddar cheese, sour cream, fresh parsley or cilantro

    Instructions

    • Place beans (with sauce), Manwich sauce, and brown sugar in the slow cooker.
    • Brown ground beef, bell pepper, and onion in a skillet until no longer pink. Drain. Transfer beef mixture to the slow cooker with the pork and beans. Stir to combine.
    • Cover and cook on HIGH for 30 minutes; then switch to LOW for an additional 1 hour.
    • Garnish with optional toppings, if desired.

    Notes

    This dish works well as an entrée for an easy dinner, or as a side dish at a potluck.
    Jackie suggests cooking the pork and beans on HIGH for the first 30 minutes, and then switching the temperature to LOW for another 1 hour. If you're not going to be at home and you cannot switch the temperature after 30 minutes, you can cook your pork and beans on LOW for 2-3 hours or on HIGH for 1 hour.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1cup | Calories: 308.4kcal | Carbohydrates: 45.5g | Protein: 14.9g | Fat: 10.4g | Saturated Fat: 3.8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4.1g | Cholesterol: 34mg | Sodium: 746.5mg | Potassium: 173.8mg | Fiber: 8.1g | Sugar: 22.3g
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    1. Stephanie

      December 11, 2018 at 2:25 pm

      Hi sounds delicious! How long would these cook in the oven?

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      • Blair

        December 11, 2018 at 6:38 pm

        Hi, Stephanie! I would say that you could try baking them (covered) at 350 degrees F for about 45 minutes - 1 hour, or until hot and bubbly!

        Reply
    2. Michele Dubois

      January 04, 2019 at 12:49 pm

      I was surprised to see that you used beef in a recipe called "Pork" and Beans!

      Reply
      • Blair

        January 04, 2019 at 4:58 pm

        There's pork in there too, Michele! The recipe calls for 3 cans of "pork and beans," and the beef just gives it even more added meat and satisfaction. 🙂

        Reply
      • Karen

        February 20, 2020 at 3:53 am

        Why? It is called Slow Cooker Cowboy Pork and Beans with Ground Beef.

        Reply
    3. Dolores

      January 14, 2019 at 9:32 am

      You mentioned navy beans but they are not listed in the recipe. Is it one can of beans? Reply to masonda@outlook.com. Thanks

      Reply
      • Blair

        January 14, 2019 at 11:23 am

        Hi, Dolores! The navy beans are included in the canned "pork and beans" called for in the recipe, so you don't need any additional cans of navy beans. Hope that helps to clarify! 🙂

        Reply

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