calico beans

(1 RATING)
34 Pinches
Volant, PA
Updated on Mar 13, 2012

This is very good for potlucks and reunions. Family loves it. Always get raves on this dish.

prep time
cook time 45 Min
method ---
yield 8-10 as a side dish

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces bacon
  • l pound ground beef
  • 1 cup chopped onions
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon dry mustard
  • 1 can drained butter beans (15 oz can)
  • 1 can drained kidney beans (15 oz can)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup ketcup
  • 1 tablespoon vingear
  • 1 can drained green beans (15 oz can)
  • 1 can baked beans undrained (15 oz can)

How To Make calico beans

  • Step 1
    FAST Fry bacon and crumble. Brown ground beef (Drain if necessary.) Then add all other ingredients. Simmer for 30 minutes.
  • Step 2
    My favorite way of doing them......... Fry bacon and crumble. Brown beef in bacon grease. Drain. Add all other ingredients. Put into casserole. Bake for 45--60 minutes at 325^ until desired thickness.
  • Step 3
    You can add various beans to this recipe....black beans, pinto beans, cranberry beans etc.

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