Calico Beans

Name: Calico Beans
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Meat & Poultry
Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef; 1 lb bacon, chopped; 1 cup chopped onion; 1 (15 ounce) can butter beans; 1 (15 ounce) can red kidney beans; 1 (15 ounce) can pork and beans; ¾ cup brown sugar; ½ cup ketchup; 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar; 1 teaspoon salt; ½ teaspoon pepper

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Calico Beans – a delicious recipe with ground beef, bacon, onion, butter beans, red kidney beans, pork. Easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.

Serves 4 Meat & Poultry

Servings: persons

1 lb ground beef
1 lb bacon, chopped
1 cup chopped onion
1 (15 ounce) can butter beans
1 (15 ounce) can red kidney beans
1 (15 ounce) can pork and beans
¾ cup brown sugar
½ cup ketchup
2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon pepper

1
Brown beef and onion with bacon.
2
Remove from heat.
3
Add beans.
4
Stir in remaining ingredients.
5
Pour into a greased baking dish.
6
Bake uncovered at 350 for 1 hour.
7
Remove from oven and allow to cool.
8
Place in freezer bag.
9
Label and freeze.
10
To serve: thaw and heat.
11
Variation: freeze before cooking.
12
To serve: thaw.
13
Bake at 350 for 75 minutes.

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* Estimated from ingredient keywords · ingredients matched · Values are approximate and per serving (÷ 4).

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Frequently Asked Questions

This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb ground beef, 1 lb bacon, chopped, 1 cup chopped onion, 1 (15 ounce) can butter beans, and more.

Yes, Calico Beans falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Quick Info

Servings
4 servings
Category
Meat & Poultry

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