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calico beans

(2 ratings)
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Recipe by
Jennifer Smith
@jdaug1031
Champaign, IL

I never liked baked beans until my mother-in-law made them. I begged for this recipe. I think the pork and beans are a must, but you can use any variation of beans. I've seen her add a can of pinto beans or black beans to stretch the recipe, depending on what she had in the cupboard.

(2 ratings)
yield serving(s)
prep time 5 Min
cook time 2 Hr

Ingredients For calico beans

  • 1/2 lb
    hamburger
  • 1/2 lb
    bacon
  • 1 c
    chopped onion
  • 1/2 c
    catsup
  • 1 tsp
    dry mustard
  • 1 can
    red beans
  • 1 can
    butter beans
  • 1 can
    pork and beans
  • 3/4 c
    brown sugar
  • 2 tsp
    vinegar
  • 1 tsp
    worcestershire sauce

How To Make calico beans

  • 1
    Brown hamburger and onion; drain.
  • 2
    Cook bacon to crispy; crumble.
  • 3
    Mix all ingredients in crock pot and serve when you are ready!
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