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Gluten Free Picnic Beans Recipe

Here is one of my favorite potluck take-alongs for the summertime months. Enjoy sharing these beans at your next picnic!
Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time9 hrs
Total Time9 hrs 10 mins
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Servings: 16 Servings
Calories: 116kcal
Author: Stephanie O’Dea

Ingredients

  • 1 pound lean ground beef or turkey
  • 1 pound smoked bacon diced
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 1 cup gluten-free ketchup
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • 1 30-ounce can pork-and-beans
  • 1 15-ounce can kidney beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 15-ounce can butter beans drained and rinsed*
  • 1 tablespoon gluten-free liquid smoke

Instructions

  • In a large skillet, brown the ground beef, bacon, and onions.
  • While the meats and onions are browning, add the rest of the ingredients into the insert of a 6-quart (or larger) slow cooker. (Do not stir yet – this recipe requires gentle handling or the beans may fall apart.)
  • Drain the meat and onions well and dump into the slow cooker. Use a large spoon to gingerly fold in the hot ingredients.Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours. Stir well before serving.

Notes

*These beans look like huge lima beans. If they aren't in the bean section, try the canned veggie section.

Nutrition

Calories: 116kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 31mg | Sodium: 414mg | Potassium: 257mg | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 75IU | Vitamin C: 1.2mg | Calcium: 12mg | Iron: 1mg