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Calico Beans

SUBMITTED BY: Bea

"These hearty beans full of ground beef and bacon are great for a picnic or potluck."
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 34 stars. This recipe average a 4.7 star rating.
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PREP TIME  20 Min
COOK TIME  45 Min
READY IN  1 Hr 5 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 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.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 25, 2003 by RAINEYDAYGIRL
I had a recipe similar to this but I lost it. These beans turned out pretty good the first... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 11, 2003 by CANDL
We've made these for years, and they're requested everytime our family gathers. We add a cup... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 6, 2006 by DaveM
These were amazing. From young kids to adults they all loved them. As other people had... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 27, 2006 by Melissa
This is my husband's favorite meal! I have to make it at least once a week. I do add one... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 4, 2005 by chellebelle
I love to put this together and cook it in the slow cooker all morning. It's a great pot-luck... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 24, 2003 by MTPURSE
I used several kinds of beans and added kielbasa. Cook on low for several hours in a crockpot. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 21, 2005 by JDVMD
Reduced the amount of the ground beef slightly. Used frozen chopped onions and precooked bacon... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 18, 2005 by DOJAGRAM
This dish does have a very good flavor, however, it needs to either be served over rice, or as... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 14, 2005 by Poookie
I added molasses and a bit more mustard, but it was the hit of the party and people were... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 24, 2003 by JACKIE G. LONG
This has become a favorite of my family and friends for every pot luck and picnic! MORE

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