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Easy Calico Beans Recipe
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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.
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Keyword calico beans, baked beans, ground beef, bacon, side dish, potluck
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings 8 servings
Calories 260

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.