Difficulty Medium
Cook Time 6 hours
Heat None
A hearty, smoky crockpot meal packed with beans, sausages, and bacon that's perfect for feeding a crowd or meal prepping for the week. Everything slow-cooks together into a rich, savory comfort dish that's basically a Southern BBQ party in a pot.
✨ AI Summary Step-by-Step Cooking Guide Print Share Ingredients 4 (28 oz) cans baked beans 1 lb bratwurst, sliced into 1-inch pieces 1 lb Lil Smokies sausages 8 strips bacon, chopped 1 whole head garlic, cloves peeled and smashed 2 medium yellow onions, diced 2 red bell peppers, diced 2 jalapeños, seeded and diced 3 cups small diced potatoes (about 1 lb) 3 tablespoons tomato paste 2 teaspoons dried thyme 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped 3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce 1 cup chicken stock 1/4 cup BBQ sauce 1 teaspoon black pepper Directions 1 In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the chopped bacon until crispy, then remove and set aside, leaving drippings in the pan. 2 In the same skillet, brown the sliced bratwurst for 3-4 minutes, then transfer to the crockpot along with the Lil Smokies. 3 Add the baked beans, diced potatoes, onions, red peppers, jalapeños, garlic cloves, and cooked bacon to the crockpot. 4 Stir in the tomato paste, thyme, Worcestershire sauce, chicken stock, BBQ sauce, and black pepper until everything is well combined. 5 Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or high for 3-4 hours, until potatoes are tender and flavors have melded together. 6 About 15 minutes before serving, stir in the fresh parsley and adjust seasoning with additional salt, pepper, or BBQ sauce to taste.
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