Easy Calico Beans Recipe
A hearty blend of three types of beans with ground beef and bacon in a sweet and tangy sauce. Perfect for cookouts, potlucks, and family dinners.
Ingredients
- 1 pound lean ground beef 90% lean
- 1 small onion chopped
- 1 can 21 ounces pork and beans
- 1 can 16 ounces kidney beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 can 16 ounces butter beans, rinsed and drained
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 4 bacon strips cooked and crumbled
- 1 tablespoon cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon prepared mustard
- 1 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F. In a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until beef is no longer pink, 5-7 minutes, breaking up beef into crumbles. Drain excess fat.
- Add pork and beans, kidney beans, butter beans, brown sugar, ketchup, bacon, cider vinegar, mustard and salt to the skillet. Stir to combine thoroughly.
- Transfer mixture to a greased 2-quart cast-iron pan or baking dish.
- Bake uncovered for 45-60 minutes, until beans reach desired thickness and are bubbling hot.