Slow Cooker 4-Ingredient Sausage & Beans

 Slow Cooker 4-Ingredient Sausage & Beans

 Ingredients (only 4!)

• 1 lb (450g) smoked sausage (sliced)
• 2 cans beans (like kidney, white, or black beans), drained & rinsed
• 1 cup barbecue sauce
• ½ cup chopped onion

 Instructions

1. Prepare the sausage
   Slice the sausage into rounds. You can brown it in a pan first for extra flavor (optional).
2. Add everything to slow cooker
   Put sausage, beans, onion, and barbecue sauce into the slow cooker.
3. Mix well
   Stir everything so the sauce coats all ingredients.
4. Cook
   • LOW: 5–6 hours
   • HIGH: 2–3 hours
5. Serve
   Serve hot with bread, rice, or even over baked potatoes.

 Tips

• You can use any beans you like—many recipes use canned beans for convenience
• Browning sausage first adds deeper flavor, but it’s optional
• Add a little garlic or mustard if you want more taste

 Result

A sweet, smoky, and hearty dish—perfect for quick dinners with minimal ingredients.