Calico Beans Recipe
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Calico Beans

By: Bea Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)
"These hearty beans full of ground beef and bacon are great for a picnic or potluck."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.7 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (35)

What to Drink?

Wine Zinfandel
Prep Time:
20 Min
Cook Time:
45 Min
Ready In:
1 Hr 5 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 4 to 6 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1/2 pound bacon
  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1 (15 ounce) can lima beans, drained
  • 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, undrained
  • 1 (15 ounce) can pork and beans
  • 2 tablespoons ground dry mustard
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • salt and pepper to taste

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium-high heat until evenly brown. Drain, crumble and set aside. In the same skillet, crumble ground beef and cook over medium-high heat 2 minutes. Mix in onion and continue to saute until beef is browned and onion is golden. Drain grease if desired.
  3. In a 4 quart casserole dish, mix together bacon, beef, onion, lima beans, kidney beans, pork and beans, dry mustard, brown sugar, salt, and pepper. Cover dish and bake in preheated oven for 45 minutes, until bubbly.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 788 | Total Fat: 20.5g | Cholesterol: 82mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 11, 2003 by CANDL   view full review
We've made these for years, and they're requested everytime our family gathers. We add a cup...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 27, 2006 by Melissa   view full review
This is my husband's favorite meal! I have to make it at least once a week. I do add one...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 25, 2003 by RAINEYDAYGIRL   view full review
I had a recipe similar to this but I lost it. These beans turned out pretty good the first...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 4, 2005 by chellebelle   view full review
I love to put this together and cook it in the slow cooker all morning. It's a great pot-luck...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 24, 2003 by MTPURSE   view full review
I used several kinds of beans and added kielbasa. Cook on low for several hours in a crockpot.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 6, 2006 by DaveM   view full review
These were amazing. From young kids to adults they all loved them. As other people had...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 21, 2005 by JDVMD Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Reduced the amount of the ground beef slightly. Used frozen chopped onions and precooked bacon...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on May 21, 2006 by Ralph Fimbres, Jr.   view full review
First of all I slow-cooked them for about 7 hrs. When i first blended them I did'nt care for...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 14, 2005 by CAPoookie   view full review
I added molasses and a bit more mustard, but it was the hit of the party and people were...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 24, 2003 by JACKIE G. LONG   view full review
This has become a favorite of my family and friends for every pot luck and picnic!

 

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