Three Bean Crock Pot Casserole
Slow-cooked to perfection, this hearty Three Bean Crock Pot Casserole is the ultimate comfort food, combining rich, smoky flavors with a satisfying blend of protein-packed beans. Perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, this recipe features tender ground beef, three kinds of beans—kidney, black, and pinto—and a flavorful medley of diced tomatoes, barbecue sauce, brown sugar, and warming spices like chili powder and smoked paprika. The slow-cooking process allows the bold flavors to meld beautifully, creating a thick, savory casserole that’s both wholesome and deeply satisfying. With minimal prep time and the convenience of a crock pot, you can set it and forget it, making dinnertime stress-free. Serve it warm and top with optional shredded cheddar cheese and fresh parsley for a comforting dish that’s sure to be a crowd-pleaser. Perfect for those searching for easy crock pot recipes, comforting casseroles, and three-bean classics!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 15-ounce can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 15-ounce can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 15-ounce can pinto beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 14.5-ounce can diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 8-ounce can tomato sauce
- 0.5 cup barbecue sauce
- 0.25 cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional, for garnish)
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef and diced onion to the skillet. Cook until the beef is browned and the onion is softened, approximately 7-8 minutes. Drain any excess grease.
Transfer the cooked ground beef and onion mixture to the crock pot.
Add the kidney beans, black beans, pinto beans, diced tomatoes (with their liquid), and tomato sauce to the crock pot.
Stir in the barbecue sauce, ketchup, brown sugar, chili powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper.
Mix all the ingredients thoroughly to ensure even seasoning distribution.
Cover the crock pot with the lid and cook on low heat for 6 hours, or on high heat for 3 hours, stirring occasionally.
Once done, taste and adjust seasonings if needed. Serve warm.
Optionally, garnish with shredded cheddar cheese and chopped parsley before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
495 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 19.6 g | 25% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.3 g | 41% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 61 mg | 20% | |
| Sodium | 995 mg | 43% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 54.4 g | 20% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.2 g | 44% | |
| Total Sugars | 18.7 g | ||
| Protein | 27.0 g | 54% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 168 mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 5.7 mg | 31% | |
| Potassium | 1097 mg | 23% | |
*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.
