BBQ Beans and Kielbasa Crockpot style

kielbasa

🥗Healthier: turkey sausage

💰Cheaper: pork sausage

Turkey sausage reduces fat while maintaining flavor.

barbecue sauce

🥗Healthier: homemade barbecue sauce

💰Cheaper: ketchup with spices

Homemade sauce can be lower in sugar and preservatives.

canned baked beans

🥗Healthier: homemade baked beans

💰Cheaper: canned navy beans

Homemade beans can be healthier and more flavorful.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Coconut sugar has a lower glycemic index.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

Slice the kielbasa into bite-sized pieces.

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

Add the onion and bell pepper; sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.

Stir in the garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.

In a large mixing bowl, combine the canned baked beans and barbecue sauce.

Add the kielbasa, sautéed vegetables, mustard, brown sugar, black pepper, salt, smoked paprika, Worcestershire sauce, and apple cider vinegar to the beans; mix well.

Transfer the mixture to a baking dish and spread evenly.

Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes.

Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes until bubbly.

Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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