Dump a can of canned baked beans over raw ground beef in the slow cooker with 2 other ingredients for a supper so hearty your family will swear you spent hours

over rice, baked potatoes, or buttered egg noodles. This is an easy way to turn a simple pantry meal into enough food for another serving.

Cheesy Topping

Sprinkle shredded cheddar, pepper jack, or a Colby blend over each serving just before eating. The heat from the skillet will help melt the cheese and give the dish a cozy casserole-style finish.

Prep-Ahead Tip

If you want a little less grease, brown and drain the ground beef the night before, then refrigerate it and combine everything in the slow cooker the next

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