How to Make Calico Beans - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're in the mood for a hearty and comforting dish that's perfect for a weeknight dinner or a potluck, then look no further than this delicious recipe for Calico Beans. This dish is a classic American comfort food that features a medley of beans, ground beef, bacon, and a sweet and tangy sauce that will leave you feeling fully satisfied and cozy.

Calico Beans are the ultimate crowd-pleaser, and they are perfect for feeding a hungry family or a large group of guests. The combination of...

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Ingredients

  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • ½ cup bacon, chopped
  • 1 (15 ounce) can pork and beans
  • 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, drained
  • 1 (15 ounce) can butter beans
  • 1 (15 ounce) can lima beans, drained
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • ½ cup chopped celery
  • ½ cup ketchup
  • 3 tablespoons white wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon mustard powder

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr 15 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 25 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 1 4-quart dish

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Cook ground beef and bacon in a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat until evenly brown. Drain and transfer meat to a 4-quart casserole dish.
  • Add pork and beans, kidney beans, butter beans, lima beans, brown sugar, onion, celery, ketchup, vinegar, and dry mustard to the casserole dish; mix well.
  • Bake, covered, in the preheated oven until bubbly and heated through, about 1 hour.
  • Nutrition

    435 cal.

    • Total Fat: 10g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 38mg
    • Sodium: 953mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 67g
    • Dietary Fiber: 10g
    • Total Sugars: 36g
    • Protein: 22g
    • Vitamin C: 4mg
    • Calcium: 100mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 518mg