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

2. Scatter the chopped onion over the beef. Pour the baked beans over the top, then add the barbecue sauce and yellow mustard.

3. Stir everything together well so the beef is evenly distributed through the beans and sauce.

4. Cover and cook on LOW for 5 to 6 hours or on HIGH for 3 to 4 hours, stirring once or twice if convenient, until the beef is fully cooked and the mixture is hot and thickened.

5. Taste and adjust if needed, then spoon into bowls and serve hot.

Variations & Tips

Add a little heat: Stir in a pinch of chili powder, a few dashes of hot sauce, or some diced jalapeño if your family likes a sweeter baked bean dish with a spicy edge.

Make it stretch farther: For a bigger batch, serve it over rice, baked potatoes, or even macaroni. This is one of those easy slow cooker meals that can feed more people without much extra effort.