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Calico Beans Recipe (3)

Best Calico Beans Recipe for Potlucks & BBQs


  • Author: Maria
  • Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

A hearty and flavorful calico beans recipe made with a colorful mix of beans, ground beef, and smoky bacon, all in a sweet and tangy sauce. Perfect for potlucks, BBQs, and comforting family dinners.


Ingredients

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  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • ½ cup bacon, chopped
  • 1 (15-ounce) can pork and beans
  • 1 (15-ounce) can kidney beans, drained
  • 1 (15-ounce) can butter beans, drained
  • 1 (15-ounce) can lima beans, drained
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • ½ cup chopped celery
  • ½ cup ketchup
  • 3 tablespoons white wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon mustard powder

Instructions

  • Preparation: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Gather all ingredients and tools, including a large skillet and a 4-quart casserole dish.
  • Cook the Meat: In a skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove and drain. In the same skillet, brown ground beef. Add onions and celery, cooking until softened. Drain excess grease.
  • Combine Ingredients: In a casserole dish, mix together cooked meat, bacon, pork and beans, kidney beans, butter beans, and lima beans.
  • Make the Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together ketchup, brown sugar, vinegar, and mustard. Pour the sauce over the beans and mix well.
  • Bake: Cover the casserole dish and bake for 45-60 minutes until bubbly. For a caramelized top, uncover during the last 10 minutes of baking.

Notes

  • For a vegetarian version, replace meat with plant-based crumbles and use vegetarian baked beans.
  • Adjust the sweetness and tanginess of the sauce to taste by varying the brown sugar and vinegar amounts.
  • Leftovers freeze well for up to 3 months.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 1 hour
  • Category: Side Dish or Main Dish
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: About 1 cup
  • Calories: 435
  • Sugar: 36g
  • Sodium: 953mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 67g
  • Fiber: 10g
  • Protein: 22g
  • Cholesterol: 38mg

Keywords: Calico beans recipe, mixed bean casserole, sweet and savory beans, potluck dish, BBQ side dish