Calico Beans

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Calico Beans have four different types of beans, ground beef and bacon - a hearty side dish that's always a hit!

Prep Time10

Cook Time3

Total Time3 10

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Servings: 1/2 cup servings

Calories: 243kcal

Author: Kelsey Byrnes

Equipment

1 Slow Cooker

Ingredients

1 pound ground beef cooked and drained
8 slices bacon cooked and crumbled
1 15-ounce can baked beans (or pork & beans) do NOT drain
1 15-ounce can pinto beans drained
1 15-ounce can light red kidney beans drained
1 15-ounce can butter beans baby or large, drained
1 8-ounce can tomato sauce
1 cup diced onion
1 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup ketchup
1/4 cup barbecue sauce
2 tablespoons vinegar
salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Add all of the ingredients to a slow cooker and stir until combined.
1 pound ground beef, 8 slices bacon, 1 15-ounce can baked beans (or pork & beans), 1 15-ounce can pinto beans, 1 15-ounce can light red kidney beans, 1 15-ounce can butter beans, 1 8-ounce can tomato sauce, 1 cup diced onion, 1 cup brown sugar, 1/2 cup sugar, 1/2 cup ketchup, 1/4 cup barbecue sauce, 2 tablespoons vinegar
Place the lid on top of the slow cooker and cook on low for 2-3 hours OR on high for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
Add salt and pepper to taste.
salt and pepper

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Notes

Cook on the Stovetop: Add all of the ingredients to a large saucepan and cook on low or medium-low for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.

Bake in the Oven: Add all of the ingredients to a baking dish and stir until combined. Cover with foil and bake for an hour at 300F, stirring every 20 minutes.

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