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Calico-Beans-Recipe

Calico Beans

Calico Beans is a hearty combination of flavors, featuring savory bacon, beef, and a medley of beans. Perfect for gatherings, this dish is easy to prep and slow cooks for maximum deliciousness.

  • Total Time: 3 hours 20 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 8 ounces bacon
  • 1 pound ground beef recommend 85%
  • 1 cup chopped yellow onion
  • ½ cup light brown sugar packed
  • 1 Tablespoon dry mustard
  • 30 ounces pork and beans (2 cans)
  • 15 ounces lima beans drained
  • 15 ounces butter beans drained
  • 16 ounces kidney beans drained
  • ½ cup ketchup
  • 1 Tablespoon white vinegar
  • Salt and ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Fry bacon in a large skillet until crisp, then remove and drain on paper towels, leaving 2 teaspoons of drippings in the skillet.
  2. In the same skillet, over medium heat, add ground beef and chopped onions to the drippings and cook until the beef is browned, then drain off the grease.
  3. Transfer the browned beef to a crock pot and add all remaining ingredients, stirring to combine.
  4. Cover and cook on low for 3-5 hours.

Notes

Feel free to adjust the types of beans according to your preference.
This dish can be prepared a day ahead and reheated before serving for enhanced flavors.

  • Author: Lauren
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 190 minutes
  • Category: Main Dishes
  • Method: Slow Cooking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 8g
  • Sodium: 800mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 7g
  • Protein: 20g
  • Cholesterol: 50mg