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Calico Beans

Fast, filling, frugal, and delicious!

Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword beans, hamburger
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings 12 people

Ingredients

  • 6 slices bacon cut up
  • 1 lb ground beef, pork, turkey, or sausage
  • 1/2 onion chopped
  • 1 can pork and beans
  • 1 can kidney beans drained
  • 1 can butter beans drained
  • 1 can lima beans drained (optional)
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar packed (optional)
  • 1/2 cup ketchup or BBQ Sauce
  • 2 tbsp white or cider vinegar
  • 1 tsp yellow mustard
  • 1 tsp salt (optional)
  • 1/2 cup green or red peppers diced (optional)

Instructions

  1. Cook bacon, ground beef, and onion in a skillet over medium heat.  Drain

  2. Combine with the rest of ingredients into a 2-QT baking dish, crock pot, or Instant Pot pressure cooker

  3. Bake at 350 degrees for 45-60 minutes, or on slow cooker high for 3-4 hours, or Instant Pot Chili/Stew setting for 15 minutes, NPR