Calico Beans

Name: Calico Beans
Ingredients: 4 oz. bacon, diced; 1 lb. lean ground beef; 1/2 c. chopped onion; 1 (16 oz.) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained; 1 (21 oz.) can pork and beans; 1 (15 oz.) can butter beans, rinsed and drained; 1/2 c. ketchup; 1/2 c. packed brown sugar; 1 Tbsp. vinegar; 1 tsp. prepared mustard; 1 tsp. salt

11 ingredients

9 steps

Ingredients

4 oz. bacon, diced
1 lb. lean ground beef
1/2 c. chopped onion
1 (16 oz.) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 (21 oz.) can pork and beans
1 (15 oz.) can butter beans, rinsed and drained
1/2 c. ketchup
1/2 c. packed brown sugar
1 Tbsp. vinegar
1 tsp. prepared mustard
1 tsp. salt

Directions

1

In a skillet, cook bacon until crisp.
2

Remove to paper towels to drain.
3

Discard drippings.
4

In the same skillet, cook beef and onion until the beef is browned and the onion is tender.
5

Drain fat.
6

Combine ground beef and bacon with all remaining ingredients.
7

Spoon into a 2-quart casserole.
8

Bake uncovered at 300° for 1 hour or until the beans are as thick as desired. Recipe can easily be doubled for a larger group.
9

Yields 8 to 10 servings.