Sweet, tangy, and spicy flavored beans come together quickly in your slow cooker. These Slow Cooker Root Beer Beans are the perfect side dish to a savory meal. Great for entertaining, everyone will love the sweet-heat taste.
Slow Cooker Root Beer Beans
There is just something amazing that takes place when you add a can of root beer to something you are cooking. It adds a complexity you can’t quite pinpoint. I have added it to cake and beef short ribs with great success. And these beans are no exception, they are so delicious.
This recipe has a nice sweet-heat from the jalapenos and root beer. They go together magically. The vinegar and roasted red peppers add another layer of flavor you would not expect. With a savory main dish these beans create the perfect balance of flavors.
Make sure to use a 6-7 quart slow cooker to allow for all the beans and liquid combined.
The grilled jalapenos on top are completely optional, but it creates a nice presentation. It also let’s people know there is some heat in this recipe from the canned jalapenos.
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Gordon M. Johanson says
Q–why couldn’t you use raw beans and soak overnight?
if so, any suggestions
gordon
Cathy says
You can. Cooking times and method will obviously change. This is supposed to be a quick recipe, but feel free to do want you like.
Katerina @ Diethood says
OH my gosh, Cathy, those flavors!!! AND it’s all made in the crock pot! Such a brilliant recipe.
Becky Hardin | The Cookie Rookie says
These beans are perfect!!! I am so making thesse soon.
Michelle De La Cerda says
Sweet and spicy is the best combination!
Sheena says
Holy Hannah! What a gorgeous bowl of beans! I love everything about this recipe, especially since it’s made in the slow cooker. Delicious!!
Dee says
This looks absolutely delicious — I’m definitely trying this!
Nutmeg Nanny says
All of the flavor you packed into these beans is blowing me away! Love the addition of root beer and love the addition of the peppers, yum!
Cathy Trochelman says
Oh my gosh do these beans look awesome! I love that they’re so loaded!!!
Pamela @ Brooklyn Farm Girl says
I love beans for this lunch so I bet this would make great leftovers!
sue | theviewfromgreatisland says
Oh my, these beans look insanely good — sharing!
Cathy says
Thank you!