The Best Cowboy-Calico Beans Recipe

Name: The Best Cowboy-Calico Beans
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 lb ground beef (round or sirloin); 4 slices bacon, diced; 1/2 cup chopped onion; 2 (16 ounce) cans pork and beans, undrained; 1 (16 ounce) can butter beans, rinsed and drained; 1 (16 ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained; 1/2 cup white sugar; 1/2 cup packed brown sugar; 1/4 cup catsup; 1/4 cup barbecue sauce (I use Hunt's original or hickory); 2 tablespoons molasses; 2 teaspoons dry mustard (Coleman's); 1 teaspoon ground black pepper (do not add any salt); 1/2 - 1 teaspoon chili powder, to taste

Servings: persons

1/2 lb ground beef (round or sirloin)
4 slices bacon, diced
1/2 cup chopped onion
2 (16 ounce) cans pork and beans, undrained
1 (16 ounce) can butter beans, rinsed and drained
1 (16 ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1/2 cup white sugar
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup catsup
1/4 cup barbecue sauce (I use Hunt's original or hickory)
2 tablespoons molasses
2 teaspoons dry mustard (Coleman's)
1 teaspoon ground black pepper (do not add any salt)
1/2 - 1 teaspoon chili powder, to taste

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2
Brown beef, bacon and onion in a large skillet or dutch oven over medium heat.
3
Add beans and remaining ingredients, stirring to combine.
4
Pour into two (1 1/2- quart each) buttered baking dishes.
5
Bake uncovered for 45 minutes to 1 hour or until beans reach desired thickness (do not stir---a nice chewy, crispy crust will form, which is my favorite part--yum!).
6
Alternatively, place in a buttered crock pot and heat on low for about 4 hours, uncover during the last hour of cooking if you like your beans thick.
7
Freezes/reheats well.

796

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 lb ground beef (round or sirloin), 4 slices bacon, diced, 1/2 cup chopped onion, 2 (16 ounce) cans pork and beans, undrained, and more.

Yes, The Best Cowboy-Calico Beans falls under the Soups & Stews 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.

The Best Cowboy-Calico Beans

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