calico beans

Name: Calico Beans
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 2 can(s) baked beans; 2 can(s) butter beans; 2 can(s) red kidney beans; 1 1/2 pound(s) lean ground beef; 1 pound(s) low sodium bacon; 2 tablespoon(s) light molasses; 1/2 cup(s) light brown sugar; 1/2 - chopped sweet onion - use whole onion if small. can also use red onion if preferred.

(2 RATINGS)

33 Pinches

Gayle Maddox

Atlanta, GA

Updated on Nov 26, 2011

Great dish for picnics and potluck or a cold winter day!

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prep time 45 Min

cook time 45 Min

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yield 8 - 10

Ingredients

2 cans baked beans
2 cans butter beans
2 cans red kidney beans
1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef
1 pound low sodium bacon
2 tablespoons light molasses
1/2 cup light brown sugar
1/2 - chopped sweet onion - use whole onion if small. can also use red onion if preferred.

How To Make calico beans

Step 1

Brown ground beef in skillet and drain

Step 2

Add canned beans in pot and heat
Step 3

Place bacon on paper plate and layer, separated by paper towels. Place in microwave for 10 minutes or until done.
Step 4

Add beef and bacon to bean mixture with molasses and brown sugar.
Step 5

Simmer until well heated and slightly bubbly. Pour into casserole dish and serve. Tastes good when reheated. Can also be made in a crock pot.
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