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Backyard Beef Franks (Slow Cooker): Looking for a dinner that your family will beg you to make again? This one is a winner! These slow cooker beef franks are great for busy weeknights, fun game days, backyard cookouts, or any time hungry kids and grown-ups want a filling meal without much work. All you need to do is stack frozen beef franks with canned baked beans and one more simple ingredient. That’s really all it takes! You’ll get a sweet, smoky cookout taste without spending much time in the kitchen. The slow cooker handles almost everything, slowly turning the sauce thick, rich, and warm while it simmers around the franks.
You can tuck these beef franks into soft hamburger buns or hoagie rolls for easy sandwiches. Or scoop them onto plates and pair them with coleslaw, potato salad, corn on the cob, kettle chips, or a fresh green salad. Want to turn it into a real backyard party? Set up a toppings bar with shredded cheddar cheese, chopped onions, pickles, and yellow mustard so everyone can build their plate just the way they like it.
These easy slow cooker beef franks simmer low and slow with baked beans and barbecue sauce, giving you a sweet, smoky dinner with almost zero effort. With just three simple ingredients and very little prep work, this cozy dish is perfect for busy weeknights, game days, or relaxed cookouts when everyone’s hungry and time is tight.
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 2 cans (28 ounces each) baked beans
- 1 package (about 12 to 16 ounces) frozen beef franks
- 1 cup barbecue sauce
Backyard Beef Franks: Directions
- Lay the franks in the slow cooker. Take your frozen beef franks and set them down in one flat, even layer along the bottom of the slow cooker. Try not to stack them on top of each other — spreading them out in a single layer helps every frank cook evenly and heat all the way through without any cold spots.
- Pour the beans over the franks. Open both cans of baked beans and pour them evenly across the top of the franks. Use a spoon to spread the beans out so they cover most of the meat, tucking a little into the gaps between the franks so nothing is left dry.
- Drizzle on the barbecue sauce. Slowly pour the barbecue sauce over the top of the beans and franks. Let it sit on top instead of stirring it in right away — as everything cooks, the sauce will slowly melt down and soak into the beans and meat, building up that sweet, smoky flavor.
- Cover and cook. Put the lid on your slow cooker. If you have more time, cook on low heat for 4 to 5 hours. If you’re in a hurry, cook on high heat for 2 to 3 hours instead. You’ll know it’s done once the sausages are piping hot in the centre and you can see the beans gently simmering at the edges.
- Stir and serve. Once the cooking time is up, gently stir everything together so the beans, sauce, and franks mix evenly. Serve the mixture warm in bowls on its own, or tuck the franks into soft buns and pile on your favorite toppings, like shredded cheese, chopped onions, or pickles.
