Calico Beans With Adobo Sauce Recipe

Name: Calico Beans With Adobo Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb bacon, browned crisp and crumbled; 1 lb hamburger, browned; 1 onion, chopped; 1 tablespoon minced garlic; 5 -6 cans of assorted 15 oz beans (kidney, navy, pinto, garbanzo, lima, black, butter, etc); 3 -4 chopped chipotle chiles in adobo (or 3-4 Tbsp of the processed adobo sauce from the tip in the recipe description above); ⅔ cup lightly packed brown sugar; 4 tablespoons vinegar (any flavor); 2 cups catsup; 2 teaspoons prepared mustard; salt and pepper (optional)

Servings: persons

1 lb bacon, browned crisp and crumbled
1 lb hamburger, browned
1 onion, chopped
1 tablespoon minced garlic
5 -6 cans of assorted 15 oz beans (kidney, navy, pinto, garbanzo, lima, black, butter, etc)
3 -4 chopped chipotle chiles in adobo (or 3-4 Tbsp of the processed adobo sauce from the tip in the recipe description above)
⅔ cup lightly packed brown sugar
4 tablespoons vinegar (any flavor)
2 cups catsup
2 teaspoons prepared mustard
salt and pepper (optional)

1
Fry hamburger, onion, and garlic until cooked.
2
Drain off grease.
3
Add cooked and crumbled bacon.
4
Empty cans of drained and rinsed beans into crock pot.
5
Add meat mixture.
6
Add sauce.
7
Stir.
8
Heat on low for 4 hours.
9
Can also be made on the stove top and simmered to boiling.
10
Serve with bread or rolls.
11
This is great re-heated and great for taking to work for lunches.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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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 bacon, browned crisp and crumbled, 1 lb hamburger, browned, 1 onion, chopped, 1 tablespoon minced garlic, and more.

Yes, Calico Beans With Adobo Sauce 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Calico Beans With Adobo Sauce

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