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Slow Cooker Bean Casserole AKA Sweet Chili

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"This is a ground beef and pork and bean casserole that my mom used to make. It has a BBQ flavor to it. My kids ask for it twice a week!! Serve with cornbread or brown bread." — DKUNESCH

Directions

In a slow cooker, mix together ketchup, molasses, mustard, pork and beans, salt, and pepper.
Cook bacon and bell pepper in a large skillet over medium heat for about 5 to 7 minutes, then add to the slow cooker. In same skillet, brown beef, and stir into the slow cooker.
Cover, and cook on High setting for 1 hour.

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PREP 30 mins
COOK 1 hr
READY IN 1 hr 30 mins

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Most Helpful Positive Review

May 08, 2008

This was a pretty good, "Base recipe", or a recipe that's easily modified. As many others have done, I changed the bean to meat ratio a bit and added onion. I've cooked for almost 30 years, 10+ as a professional chef. In all this time I've never thought to add hamburger to baked beans. Simple idea that works well. But I find it odd that so many people, (Including the author) refer to this as, "Chili". It's not chili. There are countless variations on chili, from "Texas style", to, "Cincinnati style" and everything in between. But one thing they all have in common is that they contain some sort of chile pepper, be it fresh, dried, paste, liquid, or whatever. A green bell pepper doesn't really count for this one. There's a reason chili is called, "Chili"...It has to contain CHILE. It's funny how many people have either said that this is their favorite chili recipe or that it wasn't very good chili. It's NOT chili and it's NOT supposed to be! I recently tried a new chocolate cake recipe...It wasn't very good chili either...But my family thought it was the best chili they ever tasted! ;~} I did really like the, "Slow Cooker Bean Casserole though.

—Bennybbc

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Jan 11, 2004

Sorry, I was not impressed with this one. It is not thick enough to be a casserole but too thick to be a chili. In addition, not sure how crazy we are about the taste. Family was divided on it. Either way, won't make again. Thanks anyways.

—DREGINEK

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Dec 29, 2003

My husband is a picky eater and he loved this. He said it was the best chili I had ever made. I did use maple syrup instead of molasses and I doubled the amount. I also used prepared mustard instead of dry. It was wonderful. Thank you for this recipe!!!!!! Chantelle in Alabama

—Chantelle

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Jun 05, 2003

I used onions instead of green peppers, syrup instead of molasses and prepared mustard. My family loved this...very similar to what my Mother-in-law use to make but she added 1 tsp. cinnamon. This is also great for scout camp cookouts. Just eat the chili on hamburger or hotdog buns.

—ZANDALI

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May 08, 2008

I make this all the time on the stove top but last thing i do is put it in a 9 x 13 cake pan and put biscuits on top and bake in oven until golden browned. Or I have used homemade corn bread on top instead of biscuits. Either way this is one recipe to keep around.

—Miss kelli

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May 08, 2008

My Mom used to make this recipe when we were little, only she would add a can of stewed tomatos to it and would cut up red and green peppers (very small for our eagle eyes to miss). We loved it and it was a meal that Mom could stretch her dollar with and it didn't come out of a box!

—Cheryl B

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Mar 26, 2008

My husband really liked this and even my 2 year old ate most of hers. I followed other's suggestions (mainly because those are the things I had on hand) and decreased the ground beef to 1 lb., used maple syrup in place of molasses, added 1/4 c. extra ketchup, used onion instead of bell pepper and doubled the baked beans. I also added some hotdog - which was great for the texture. Try it! :)

—Nadae Huck

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Dec 21, 2004

This gets five stars because my VERY VERY VERY picky seven year old liked this! I doubled the ammount of the baked beans, one can just didnt seem enough with all that meat. It was good, maybe what I would call kids chili. Adults used to a traditional, spicier chili, probably wont care for it too much. But what a hit with the kids! Next timt they want me to throw in some hot dogs. Whatever gets them to eat!

—BZBMOMOF3

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Nutrition

Calories
470 kcal
24%

Carbohydrates
33.1 g
11%

Cholesterol
92 mg
31%

Fat
25.5 g
39%

Fiber
3.8 g
15%

Protein
27.9 g
56%

Sodium
1087 mg
43%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Slow Cooker Bean Casserole AKA Sweet Chili

Serving Size: 1/6 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 6
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 470
Calories from Fat: 230

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 25.5g 39 %
** Saturated Fat 9.4g 47 %
** Cholesterol 92mg 31 %
Sodium 1087mg 43 %
** Potassium 815mg 23 %
Total Carbohydrates 33.1g 11 %
Dietary Fiber 3.8g 15 %
Protein 27.9g 56 %
** Sugars 19.2g
Vitamin A 7 %
Vitamin C 43 %
Calcium 11 %
Iron 41 %
** Thiamin 17 %
** Niacin 85 %
** Vitamin B6 30 %
** Magnesium 30 %
** Folate 12 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.