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calico beans

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Lynda Gwin
Clyde Park, MT

My grandmother made this when I was a kid... You can add or subtract your favorite beans/meat. Lima beans are great in this!

(1 rating)
yield serving(s)
prep time 20 Min
cook time 40 Min

Ingredients For calico beans

  • 1 lb
    ground beef
  • 1 c
    onion, chopped
  • 2 Tbsp
    cider vinegar
  • 1/2 c
    ketchup
  • 1/2 c
    brown sugar, firmly packed
  • 3-4 slice
    bacon, cooked, crumbled
  • 1 #2 can
    lima beans w/bacon, undrained
  • 1 lrg can
    pork and beans, drained
  • 1 #2 can
    garbanzo beans, drained
  • 1/2 can
    water chestnuts, sliced

How To Make calico beans

  • 1
    Brown ground beef with chopped onion; drain grease.
  • 2
    Stir in cider vinegar, ketchup and brown sugar.
  • 3
    Add bacon and remaining ingredients.
  • 4
    Cook in slow cooker or bake in 350 degree oven for approx 40 minutes.

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