Slow Cooker Kielbasa and Barbecue Beans is the perfect chilly day recipe! Made with three different beans, molasses, bacon, and kielbasa – it’s pure comfort food!
Slow Cooker Kielbasa and Barbecue Beans
Every Sunday, without fail, Chris asks me to make crockpot chili. He loves being able to watch football and grab a bowl of chili and eat it whenever he likes. My boys are big on chili too. They like me to warm up flour tortillas, spread the insides with melted butter and then roll them up. They dip that into their chili. Try it – it’s pretty spectacular!
As much as I love chili, I get a little tired of making it. So last week, our Sunday chili turned into this Slow Cooker Kielbasa with Barbecue Beans. It has all the components of chili that they love, but with a lot more flavor.
I used three different beans, maple syrup, molasses, and a bunch of other ingredients that you likely have in your pantry for the base. In a moment of weakness, I opted to add in bacon, because, well…bacon.
My favorite part of this dish is the kielbasa. I love kielbasa and I like to keep it on hand for quick breakfast scrambles or easy dinners like this Kielbasa, Peppers, and Potato Hash or this Cheesy Kielbasa, Rice and Broccoli Skillet. I added two full ropes of kielbasa cut into chunks to the top of the rest of the ingredients and let me slow cooker do the work for me.
The kielbasa slowly cooks on top and the juices run down into the bean mixture below. Magical. When all is said and done, you’ve got something that looks like this:
And, a house that smells fantastic. Win-win. Watch how easy it is! (Many asked on Facebook where I got my slow cooker from…it’s a Disney Pixar Slow Cooker that you can find here.)
More Slow Cooker Recipes To Try
- Slow Cooker Spaghetti Sauce
- Crockpot Chili
- Slow Cooker Italian Beef Sandwiches
- Cowboy Beans
- Slow Cooker Turkey Breast
How To Make Slow Cooker Kielbasa and Barbecue Beans
Slow Cooker Kielbasa and Barbecue Beans
Ingredients
- 2 15 oz black beans canned, drained and rinsed
- 2 15.8 oz Great Northern beans canned, drained and rinsed
- 1 15.25 oz can kidney beans canned, drained and rinsed
- 1 onion diced
- 1/2 cup barbecue sauce
- 3/4 cup ketchup
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tbsp mustard
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
- 1/4 cup molasses
- 14.5 oz chicken broth
- 1/2 lb bacon cooked, cut into bite size pieces
- 2 lbs Kielbasa cut into bite size pieces
Instructions
- In a large slow cooker, add all of the ingredients except for the kielbasa and stir gently to combine.
- Place the kielbasa on top and cover with the lid.
- Cook on low for 6 to 8 hours or high for 4 to 5 hours. Stir in the kielbasa before serving.
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Danielle says
I made this yesterday. Delish. I had to stop myself from getting a second bowl. My sister, also my neighbor, came over with a Lock & Lock container to « help » me put away the leftovers ?. This recipe is a keeper.
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Lol! I love that!! We love making this during the fall and especially on game days – so good!
Tam says
I made this as written using turkey bacon and beef smoked sausage (we don’t eat pork). It is delicious! Next time I would use a lot less broth because it made SOUP. I would prefer more of a thick stew texture. Otherwise, a real keeper!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
So glad you like it Tam!
Robert says
Is the kielbasa you call for already cooked? That’s all I’m finding.
Mike says
All kielbasa is already cooked.
Jason says
Hi, I have made this at the Firehouse a few times and the fellas absolutely LOVE it! Although I changed the name to Maple Lodge Sausage Bacon & Beans to make it more appealing. I also seared the Kielbasa in a Iron skillet to lock in some flavor. Its so easy to make and not have to worry while we run calls.
Patty says
Has anyone tried this recipe with an Instant Pot? Did you have to make any modifications.
Alice says
I just made this for the IP. I sauteed the bacon, and onion and the kielbasa. Add the broth and make sure to deglaze so you don’t get the burn error. Layer the beans on top. Mix all other ingredients in a mixing bowl and pour in last. Set at high pressure for 15-20 min. Quick release steam. You can thicken up with cornstarch at the end if you like.
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
So I totally want to try this in the instant pot now Alice 🙂 Maybe this weekend!
Erin says
I just put all of the ingredients in the crockpot and ready for tonight. The house smells amazing already! Can’t wait to dig in. Thanks for the recipe!
Holly says
I used two cans of brown sugar baked beans. A pound of bacon, a red pepper, A tomato, and a whole onion along with the recipe. I also heated my kielbasa in the same skillet as the bacon so that the bacon grease gave it phenomenal flavor. Very popular with my family. Thanks!
DN says
I have this in the crock pot now. I added a can of corn too. I did add some molasses against my better judgement. I hope it’s good and not too sweet. I used sweet baby rays barbq sauce.
It smells good! I have a nice warm biscuits with it.
Did anyone object to the molasses taste?
Christina says
Just made this today, very good recipe. ..the only problem I had is mine turned out a little soupy. I think maybe next time i won’t add chicken broth.
cynthia borst says
Did you cook the bacon and kielbasa prior to putting them in the crockpot? Thanks! Cannot wait to make
Cake Delivery in Ahmedabad says
Very Good, I will probably make again. Really this recipe is very helpful for everyone. Thanks for sharing these nice ideas.
Brad says
I have a question on the instructions.
In the video the kielbasa is put on top of the beans and then put on low…but the instructions say to cook the beans and then add the kielbasa towards the end before serving.
Which is it?
Thank you
Brad says
Never mind, I read the instructions wrong. ?
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
No problem!
Jill H says
I found this recipe on facebook. I’ve got this in the crock pot right now. It’s 1 hour in and already smells delish. I substituted pinto beans for the kidney beans & added a dash or 2 of Tabasco. My husband, 2 teens & I all love kielbasa so I’m sure this will be a hit! Thank you for the recipe!
Trudy M Van Eck says
Can you leave out maple syrup??
ron says
hi! photo appears to have celery? was celery forgotten? I would add it if i try this, i love the celery bean combo like chili has, tc
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
I think what you’re seeing is onion – no celery in this one 🙂