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Calico Beans Recipe

American · Side Dish · 75 min total

A hearty and colorful baked bean dish with a sweet and tangy sauce, perfect for potlucks and barbecues.

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1/2 pound bacon, chopped
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1/2 cup ketchup
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
• 1 (15 oz) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 (15 oz) can butter beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 (28 oz) can baked beans (such as Bush's Original)

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef and bacon until browned. Drain excess fat.
3. Add the chopped onion to the skillet and cook until softened, about 3 minutes.
4. Stir in ketchup, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, and mustard. Cook for 2 minutes.
5. In a large bowl, combine the kidney beans, butter beans, and baked beans. Add the meat mixture and stir well.
6. Transfer the mixture to a 9x13 inch baking dish. Bake uncovered for 45-60 minutes, until bubbly and thickened.
7. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.

Tips

• Can be made ahead and refrigerated; reheat in oven or microwave.
• Add a dash of hot sauce for extra kick.
• Leftovers freeze well for up to 3 months.

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