Pour canned baked beans over raw ground beef, together with 3 ingredients, into slow cooker for a comforting supper that’s always a yes in my house.

That sounds like a slow-cooker cowboy-style baked bean and beef casserole. Here’s a simple version based on your description.

Slow-Cooker Beef & Baked Beans

Ingredients

• 1 lb (450 g) raw ground beef
• 2 cans (about 15 oz/425 g each) baked beans
• 1 small onion, chopped
• ½ cup ketchup
• 2 tablespoons yellow mustard

Method

1. Add the raw ground beef to the slow cooker and break it into small pieces.
2. Pour the baked beans over the beef.
3. Add the onion, ketchup, and mustard.
4. Stir everything together thoroughly.
5. Cover and cook on LOW for about 6–7 hours or HIGH for about 3–4 hours, until the beef is completely cooked.
6. Stir well before serving and check that the ground beef reaches 160°F (71°C) internally.

Serve with cornbread, baked potatoes, or crusty bread.

Important: Because you’re starting with raw ground beef, don’t use a slow cooker as a way to hold partially cooked meat for a long period. Make sure the finished dish reaches a safe internal temperature.