Hunter's Crock Pot Beans

Infuse your kitchen with the hearty, smoky aroma of Hunter's Crock Pot Beans, a comforting dish that's as satisfying as it is simple to make. This slow-cooked recipe features tender navy beans, crispy bacon, and savory smoked sausage, all simmered to perfection in a rich broth flavored with garlic, onions, smoked paprika, and a touch of brown sugar for a subtle sweetness. Balanced with the tang of apple cider vinegar and herbaceous thyme, this dish is a celebration of rustic, down-to-earth flavors. With minimal prep and a hands-off cooking process, it’s the ultimate one-pot meal for cozy weeknight dinners or a crowd-pleasing contribution to gatherings. Serve this hearty bean dish with a side of cornbread or crusty bread to soak up every last drop of deliciousness. Perfect for comfort food lovers searching for slow-cooker recipes or protein-packed meal ideas!

Nutriscore Rating: 75/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:480 mins

Total Time:495 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 pound Dried navy beans
• 6 slices Bacon
• 12 ounces Smoked sausage
• 1 large Yellow onion
• 3 cloves Garlic cloves
• 14.5 ounces Canned diced tomatoes
• 4 cups Chicken broth
• 2 tablespoons Brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon Apple cider vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the navy beans under cold water and remove any debris. Place them in a large bowl, cover with water, and soak overnight (at least 8 hours). Drain and rinse before using.

Step 2

In a skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon until crispy. Remove the bacon, crumble it, and set aside. Leave about 1 tablespoon of the bacon grease in the skillet.

Step 3

Slice the smoked sausage into bite-sized rounds and brown them in the same skillet with the remaining bacon grease. Remove the sausage and set aside.

Step 4

Dice the yellow onion and mince the garlic cloves. Add them to the skillet and sauté until softened and fragrant, about 3-4 minutes.

Step 5

In a large crock pot, combine the soaked beans, crumbled bacon, browned sausage, sautéed onions and garlic, canned diced tomatoes (do not drain), chicken broth, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, dried thyme, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper.

Step 6

Stir everything together to combine well. Cover the crock pot and set it to cook on low heat for 8 hours or until the beans are tender and the flavors are well melded.

Step 7

Taste the beans and adjust seasoning with additional salt or pepper if needed.

Step 8

Serve warm as a main dish or side, garnished with fresh chopped parsley if desired. This dish pairs beautifully with cornbread or crusty bread.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2414.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3174.4

Total Fat 125.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 40.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6.5g
Cholesterol 293.9mg	0%
Sodium 9698.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 338.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 81.1g	0%
Total Sugars 51.2g
Protein 184.2g	0%

Vitamin D 7.7IU	0%
Calcium 1015.7mg	0%
Iron 35.3mg	0%
Potassium 9272.5mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 35.0%

Protein: 22.9%

Carbs: 42.1%