By Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff | Published on June 9, 2026
Serves 8
393 cal · 250 min
Slow Cooker Beans and Weenies
Recipe GLPR003c435bcf82ff
A classic comfort food combining sliced hot dogs with hearty beans in a sweet and savory tomato-based sauce. This slow cooker dish is perfect for family dinners, gathering with friends, or making ahead for easy weeknight meals. The flavors meld together beautifully as everything simmers low and slow, creating a satisfying main course that serves 8 people.
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Ingredients
1 lb Hot dogs, sliced into 1/4-inch rounds
½ cup Ketchup
¼ cup Molasses
2 tsp Mustard
¼ cup Yellow onion, finely chopped
3 16 oz cans Cans pork and beans in tomato sauce
Directions
Slice the hot dogs into 1/4-inch thick rounds and add them to a slow cooker.
Pour the ketchup and molasses into the slow cooker.
Add the mustard and chopped onion to the slow cooker.
Add all three cans of pork and beans (including the tomato sauce) to the slow cooker.
Stir all ingredients together until well combined.
Cover the slow cooker and cook on low heat setting for 3 to 4 hours, stirring occasionally, until the flavors are well blended and the hot dogs are heated through.
Comments
This is a no-brainer weeknight dish that costs under $1.50 per serving and uses ingredients every Charlotte-area grocer stocks: hot dogs, canned beans, and pantry staples like ketchup, mustard, and molasses. The stated 250 minutes is honest (mostly hands-off slow-cooker time with 10 minutes active prep), and the dish feeds a family of four with leftovers that reheat beautifully for lunch. The only caveat is that it's pure comfort food—no vegetables beyond onion—so pair it with a side salad or coleslaw if you want produce in the meal.
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