Ingredients:

  • 1 pound (450g) ground beef
  • 6 slices bacon, diced
  • 1 medium yellow onion, chopped (approx. 1 cup)
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 (15-ounce/425g) can great northern beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 (15-ounce/425g) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 (15-ounce/425g) can pinto beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 (15-ounce/425g) can butter beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 (15-ounce/425g) can pork and beans, undrained
  • 1 (15-ounce/425g) can tomato sauce
  • 1/2 cup (120ml) ketchup
  • 1/4 cup (50g) brown sugar, packed
  • 2 tablespoons (30ml) apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon (15ml) Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon (5ml) dry mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon (2.5ml) smoked paprika
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Instructions:

  1. In a large skillet, brown the ground beef and bacon over medium-high heat. Drain off any excess grease.
  2. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet and sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.
  3. Transfer the browned meat mixture to the slow cooker. Add the great northern beans, kidney beans, pinto beans, butter beans, pork and beans, tomato sauce, ketchup, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, dry mustard, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
  4. Stir all ingredients together to ensure everything is well combined.
  5. Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, or until the beans are tender and the flavors have melded.
  6. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed before serving. Add more salt, pepper, or brown sugar to taste.