Calico Beans

Name: Calico Beans
Ingredients: 1/2 lb. bacon; 1 lb. lean ground beef; 1 c. chopped onions; 1 large can pork and beans; 1 large can red kidney beans; 1 large can lima beans; 2 tsp. vinegar; 1/2 c. catsup; 1/2 c. white sugar; 3/4 c. firmly packed brown sugar; 1 tsp. dry mustard; 1 can chickpeas (optional); 1 can cannellini beans (optional)

13 ingredients

7 steps

Ingredients

1/2 lb. bacon
1 lb. lean ground beef
1 c. chopped onions
1 large can pork and beans
1 large can red kidney beans
1 large can lima beans
2 tsp. vinegar
1/2 c. catsup
1/2 c. white sugar
3/4 c. firmly packed brown sugar
1 tsp. dry mustard
1 can chickpeas (optional)
1 can cannellini beans (optional)

Directions

1

Fry bacon until crisp; drain on paper towels and break into 1 1/2-inch pieces.
2

Pour off fat from pan, leaving a small amount to brown beef and onions.
3

Pour off excess drippings from beef/onion mixture.
4

Combine all other ingredients in a large pan or casserole that may be covered; add meat and blend through bean mixture.
5

Add bacon and fold gently.
6

Bake, covered, at 350° for 40 minutes or until bubbly.
7

Serve with a green salad and delicious loaf of bread.