SLOW-COOKER FRENCH PORK AND BEAN CASSEROLE

Slow-Cooker French Pork and Bean Casserole image

Take pork and beans to a whole new level with country-style ribs, great northern beans and kielbasa!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Entree

Time 6h55m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

2 slices bacon, chopped
1 lb boneless country-style pork ribs, cut into 3/4-inch pieces
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1 cup shredded carrots
1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can (8 oz) tomato sauce
1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 cans (15 to 16 oz each) great northern beans, drained
1/2 lb cooked kielbasa, cut into 1/2-inch pieces

Steps:

In 10-inch skillet, cook bacon, pork pieces and onion over medium-high heat 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pork begins to brown.
Spray 3 1/2- to 4-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. In cooker, place pork mixture. Stir in remaining ingredients except beans and kielbasa. Layer beans over top.
Cover; cook on Low heat setting 6 to 7 hours.
Stir in kielbasa. Increase heat setting to High. Cover; cook 30 minutes longer or until thoroughly heated.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 610, Carbohydrate 49 g, Cholesterol 90 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 12 g, Protein 41 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 920 mg, Sugar 7 g, TransFat 0 g