aunt ethel's calico beans

Name: Aunt Ethel's Calico Beans
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: 10
Ingredients: 1 pound(s) lean ground beef; 1 cup(s) finely diced onion; 1/2 pound(s) bacon, cut in bite sized pieces; 1 can(s) (15 ounces) pork and beans; 1 can(s) (15 ounces) butter beans, drained; 1 can(s) (15 ounces) kidney beans, drained; 1 cup(s) brown sugar, firmly packed; 1/2 cup(s) catsup; 1 tablespoon(s) apple cider vinegar; 1 teaspoon(s) dry mustard; 1/2 teaspoon(s) salt

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Kathie Carr

North Liberty, IN

Updated on Apr 13, 2012

This recipe was among my Mom's handwritten recipes. It is an old one and got a lot of use at family gatherings.

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prep time 10 Min

cook time 30 Min

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yield 10 serving(s)

Ingredients

1 pound lean ground beef
1 cup finely diced onion
1/2 pound bacon, cut in bite sized pieces
1 can (15 ounces) pork and beans
1 can (15 ounces) butter beans, drained
1 can (15 ounces) kidney beans, drained
1 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
1/2 cup catsup
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
1 teaspoon dry mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt

How To Make aunt ethel's calico beans

Step 1

Brown beef and onion in a large, deep skillet. Drain. Add bacon and cook until bacon is done but not crisp. Do not drain. Add remaining ingredients, mix well, and cook, uncovered, on low heat, at a simmer for about 30 minutes. Stir frequently. Serve hot.
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