Calico Beans

Name: Calico Beans
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Yield: 10 servings
Cuisine: North America, Mexican
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

Total Time Prep: 25 min. Bake: 45 min.

Yield 10 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

Calico beans are an elevated, meaty version of baked beans. Three types of beans bake with savory ground beef and smoky bacon in a sweet and tangy sauce for the ultimate barbecue side dish.

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

Directions

Preheat oven to 325°. 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. Stir in remaining ingredients. Transfer to a greased 2-qt. cast-iron pan or baking dish.
Bake, uncovered, until the beans are as thick as desired, 45-60 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving: 260 calories, 5g fat (2g saturated fat), 32mg cholesterol, 826mg sodium, 39g carbohydrate (19g sugars, 7g fiber), 18g protein.

Packed full of beef, beans and bacon, this beans recipe is one of my favorites. Serve it as a hearty side or main dish. —Betty Claycomb, Alverton, Pennsylvania

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