Bunkhouse Beans

By Shay Driver
@adriver

My mom found the original version of this recipe in a cooking magazine when I was in high school. It has always been a favorite of my entire family, and--over the years--I have amended the recipe to my personal tastes, and made it more simple by using a crock pot. The wonderful part of this recipe is that it is so effortless and tastes and feels great on a cold day! Also great as an easy meal for breakfast:)

Rating:

★★★★★ 5 votes

Comments:

52 Comments

Serves:

6-8

Prep:

15 Min

Cook:

6 Hr

Method:

Slow Cooker Crock Pot

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Notes from the Test Kitchen:
Who's ready for a cookout?! These beans are killer and the perfect pick for your next picnic. We used Kielbasa and wouldn't have changed a thing.

Ingredients

1 c: salsa
2/3 c: bbq sauce
1: whole sweet onion, chopped
2 can(s): pork and beans (28 oz, each)
1 can(s): chili beans (15 oz.)
1 can(s): black beans, rinsed and drained
4: sausage links, kielbasa, bacon (cooked and drained), or other meat of choice
1: jalapeno pepper, chopped, optional (for those who like it spicy)
2/3 c: brown sugar, optional (for those who like their baked beans on the sweeter side)

How to Make Bunkhouse Beans

Step-by-Step

1Combine all ingredients in a slow cooker, stir to combine, set on low or slow cook option for 6-8 hours stirring occasionally (if you are able). When mixture has thickened and is hot and bubbly, it is ready to eat!
This is great as a side for burgers, but hearty enough to be a main dish by itself. Enjoy!

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