Slow Cooker Baked Beans

Ingredients

Sauté

• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced

Slow cook

• 2 cans (15 oz each) navy beans, drained
• 1/2 cup ketchup
• 1/4 cup molasses
• 2 tbsp brown sugar
• 1 tbsp yellow mustard
• 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/2 cup water
• Salt and pepper

Instructions

1. Set pot to sauté. Heat olive oil and cook onion until softened, about 4 minutes. Add garlic and stir for 1 minute.
2. Add beans, ketchup, molasses, brown sugar, mustard, vinegar, smoked paprika, and water. Stir well.
3. Slow cook on low for 6–8 hours or high for 3–4 hours, until thick and bubbly.
4. Season with salt and pepper.

Notes

For a deeper flavor, use dried navy beans; soak overnight, drain, and add an extra cup of water. They'll break down more and create a creamier texture.