Slow Cooker 4-Ingredient Sausage and Beans

Just 4 ingredients and a slow cooker — this is the easiest dinner you’ll make all week.

If you need a dinner that practically makes itself, this Slow Cooker Sausage and Beans recipe is it. Smoky sausage, hearty beans, and a rich, savory sauce all slow-cook together into a comforting meal with almost no prep work — just 4 ingredients, and the slow cooker does the rest.

Perfect for busy weeknights, game days, or anytime you want a filling meal without spending hours in the kitchen.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Only 4 ingredients — minimal grocery list, maximum flavor
• Hands-off cooking — load it up and walk away
• Budget-friendly — simple, affordable ingredients that stretch far
• Great for meal prep — reheats well for lunches throughout the week

Ingredients

• 2 pounds smoked sausage, sliced into rounds
• 2 cans (15 oz each) baked beans
• 1 can (15 oz) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
• 1/2 cup barbecue sauce

Instructions

1. Add everything to the slow cooker. Place the sliced sausage, baked beans, kidney beans, and barbecue sauce into the slow cooker.
2. Stir to combine. Gently stir everything together until evenly mixed.
3. Cook. Cover and cook on LOW for 5-6 hours, or on HIGH for 2-3 hours, stirring once or twice if possible, until the sausage is heated through and the sauce has thickened slightly.
4. Serve. Serve hot on its own, or over rice, alongside cornbread, or with a simple side salad.

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