Best 10 Calico Beans With Beef And Bacon Recipes

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Calico beans with beef and bacon is a hearty and flavorful dish that makes for a perfect comfort food. This classic dish is prepared using a variety of beans, including pinto beans, navy beans, and kidney beans, along with tender chunks of beef and smoky bacon. The beans are simmered in a savory broth with seasonings, vegetables, and herbs until they are tender and infused with flavor. The result is a delicious and satisfying meal that can be easily customized to suit your preferences.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CALICO BEAN CASSEROLE



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Kidney beans, baked beans and butter beans are combined with ground beef, bacon and onion and baked. It's thick, hearty, and pretty tasty too! This can also be done in a slow cooker.

Provided by Dee Dee

Categories     Side Dish     Beans and Peas     Baked Bean Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, undrained
1 (16 ounce) can baked beans with pork
1 (15 ounce) can butter beans, undrained
½ cup ketchup
2 teaspoons white vinegar
1 tablespoon dry mustard
¾ cup packed brown sugar
1 pound lean ground beef
4 ounces bacon, chopped
½ cup chopped onion
salt to taste
ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • In a large skillet over medium heat, fry the ground beef, bacon and onion together until ground beef is no longer pink. Drain fat.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the kidney beans, baked beans with pork and butter beans. Stir in the ketchup, white vinegar, dry mustard, brown sugar and cook beef mixture. Mix thoroughly, adding salt and pepper to taste.
  • Pour the bean and meat mixture into a 9x13 inch baking dish. Bake in preheated oven for 30 to 40 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 617.1 calories, Carbohydrate 69.2 g, Cholesterol 74.9 mg, Fat 26.1 g, Fiber 10 g, Protein 27.6 g, SaturatedFat 9.5 g, Sodium 1089.1 mg, Sugar 38.8 g

CALICO BEANS



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This casserole is the best! I take it to pot lucks, picnics, camping trips, etc.

Provided by Kathy

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Pork

Time 1h25m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

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

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 C).
  • Place bacon and ground beef in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Drain and set aside.
  • In a four quart casserole dish, mix together the bacon, ground beef, pork and beans, kidney beans, butter beans, lima beans, ketchup, onion, vinegar, dry mustard and celery.
  • Cover and bake for 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 434.5 calories, Carbohydrate 66.6 g, Cholesterol 38.2 mg, Fat 10 g, Fiber 10.1 g, Protein 22.3 g, SaturatedFat 3.6 g, Sodium 952.9 mg, Sugar 35.7 g

CALICO BEANS



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Packed full of beef, beans and bacon, this calico beans recipe is one of my favorites. Serve it as a hearty side or main dish. -Betty Claycomb, Alverton, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h10m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
1 small onion, chopped
1 can (21 ounces) pork and beans
1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (16 ounces) butter beans, rinsed and drained
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup ketchup
4 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
1 teaspoon prepared mustard
1 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325°. In a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until beef is no longer pink, 5-7 minutes, breaking up beef into crumbles; drain. Stir in remaining ingredients. Transfer to a greased 2-qt. cast-iron pan or baking dish. , Bake, uncovered, until the beans are as thick as desired, 45-60 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 260 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 32mg cholesterol, Sodium 826mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 18g protein.

CALICO BEANS



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Calico beans are a perfect side dish for hamburgers, hot dogs, BBQ's and potlucks, revved up baked beans with ground beef and bacon, brown sugar and three kinds of canned beans.

Provided by Kelly Wildenhaus | the hungry bluebird

Categories     Side Dish

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 lb ground beef (any kind will do, I used ground sirloin)
½ cup diced yellow onion (about half a large onion)
½ cup diced bacon (about 3-4 pieces thick-cut bacon)
1 (15½-oz) can dark red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 (16-oz) can butter beans, rinsed and drained
2 (16- to 18-oz) jars or cans of B&M brick oven baked beans
¾ cup brown sugar
½ cup ketchup
2 tsp apple cider vinegar (can use white vinegar instead)
1 tsp kosher salt
1 tsp dry mustard

Steps:

  • Heat a large Dutch oven over medium heat. Add bacon, onion and ground beef. Cook and brown, breaking up ground beef with wooden spoon, until beef is cooked and onion is soft and translucent, about 10 - 12 minutes. Drain grease.
  • Add the beans, brown sugar, ketchup, vinegar, salt and mustard; stir to combine and bring to a simmer. Turn heat down, cover and simmer gently for 30 minutes, stirring often. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 513 kcal, Carbohydrate 65 g, Protein 23 g, Fat 19 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 58 mg, Sodium 1365 mg, Fiber 12 g, Sugar 25 g, UnsaturatedFat 10 g, ServingSize 1 serving

CALICO BEANS



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Calico beans (aka cowboy beans or trucker beans) get their name from the variety of bean colors in the dish. Here we use a trio of canned beans: white navy beans, deep red kidney beans and light brown pork and beans. They're baked with bacon and ground beef in a tangy-sweet sauce until bubbling, resulting in the perfect summer side dish to accompany grilled meats. Calico beans are also great on their own as a main course, topped with shredded cheese and hot sauce.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h

Yield 2 quarts (10 servings as a side)

Number Of Ingredients 11

6 slices bacon (about 6 ounces), cut crosswise into 1/4-inch pieces
1 medium yellow onion, diced
1 pound ground beef, 80/20
One 15-ounce can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
One 15-ounce can navy beans, rinsed and drained
One 11-ounce can pork and beans
1/2 cup ketchup
1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
1 tablespoon dry mustard
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

Steps:

  • Position an oven rack in the middle of the oven and preheat to 325 degrees F.
  • Put the bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until crispy, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove the bacon with a slotted spoon to a paper-towel lined plate. Pour off all but 1 tablespoon of the bacon fat from the skillet. Add the onion and ground beef and cook, breaking up the beef, until the onion is softened and the beef is crumbled and fully cooked, about 5 minutes. If necessary, drain any excess moisture released from the meat. Add the cooked bacon, kidney beans, navy beans, pork and beans, ketchup, brown sugar, dry mustard, vinegar and salt. Stir together and then transfer to a 9-by-13-inch baking dish.
  • Bake until bubbling and caramelized on top, 35 to 40 minutes.

CALICO BEANS RECIPE



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This vintage Calico Beans recipe is a must-make for everything from summer picnics to cool winter evenings. Serve as a main dish or a side dish.

Provided by Julie Clark

Categories     Side Dish

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pound lean ground beef
4 ounces bacon (4 slices)
2/3 cup diced white onion
1/2 cup brown sugar (100 grams)
2 tablespoons white vinegar (31 grams)
1 tablespoon mustard (15 grams)
1 teaspoon salt (5 grams)
1/2 cup ketchup (4 ounces)
15 ounces lima beans (1 can, drained)
15.5 ounces kidney beans (1 can, rinsed and drained)
28 ounces pork and beans (with juice)

Steps:

  • In a skillet over medium high heat, brown the ground beef along with the bacon and onion. Cook and stir until the beef and bacon are fully cooked. Then drain off any fat.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the brown sugar, vinegar, mustard, salt and ketchup. Set aside.
  • In a large dutch oven or oven safe casserole dish, add the drained lima beans, rinsed and drained kidney beans and then add the whole can of pork and beans, juice and all.
  • Add the beef/bacon mixture and then add the sauce. Mix well until it is all combined.
  • Preheat the oven to 300ºF.
  • Cover the beans (if you don't have a lid that works, use aluminum foil), then bake for 45 minutes or until heated through and bubbling.
  • Serve warm.
  • Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 358 kcal, Carbohydrate 50 g, Protein 23 g, Fat 8 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 41 mg, Sodium 797 mg, Fiber 11 g, Sugar 15 g, UnsaturatedFat 5 g, ServingSize 1 serving

SLOW COOKER CALICO BEANS



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These calico beans are always a hit! Ground beef, a tomato-based or barbecue sauce, and a variety of beans are combined to make the perfect cookout beans.

Provided by Diana Rattray

Categories     Entree     Side Dish

Time 3h27m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 12

8 ounces bacon, about 10 to 12 slices
1 to 1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef (85 percent or better)
1 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup light brown sugar (packed)
1 tablespoon dry mustard
2 (15-ounce) cans baked beans
1 can lima beans or butter beans (drained)
1 can kidney beans (drained)
1/2 cup ketchup or barbecue sauce
1 tablespoon cider vinegar or white vinegar
Kosher salt (to taste)
Freshly ground black pepper (to taste)

Steps:

  • Cover and cook on low for 3 to 5 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 376 kcal, Carbohydrate 35 g, Cholesterol 69 mg, Fiber 5 g, Protein 29 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Sodium 782 mg, Sugar 17 g, Fat 14 g, ServingSize 10 to 12 servings, UnsaturatedFat 0 g

COWBOY CALICO BEANS



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This is a tradition at the table when my girlfriends and I go up north for a girls' weekend. The husbands and kids are left at home, but the slow cooker comes with us! -Julie Butsch, Hartland, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 4h30m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
1 large sweet onion, chopped
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup ketchup
3 tablespoons cider vinegar
2 tablespoons yellow mustard
1 can (16 ounces) butter beans, drained
1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (15 ounces) pork and beans
1 can (15-1/4 ounces) lima beans, rinsed and drained

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain., Transfer to a 3-qt. slow cooker. Combine the brown sugar, ketchup, vinegar and mustard; add to meat mixture. Stir in the beans. Cover and cook on low until heated through, 4-5 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 326 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 35mg cholesterol, Sodium 808mg sodium, Carbohydrate 52g carbohydrate (22g sugars, Fiber 10g fiber), Protein 22g protein.

CALICO BEANS



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Bean stew with ground beef and bacon. It's quick and simple to throw together and - good for either the crock pot or the oven.

Provided by Cheekymonkey

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 5h10m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 (16 ounce) cans butter beans, undrained
2 (16 ounce) cans pork and beans, undained
2 (16 ounce) cans dark red kidney beans, undrained
1 cup ketchup
3/4 cup brown sugar
1 tablespoon mustard
2 teaspoons white vinegar
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup diced onion (optional)
1/2 lb bacon, cooked and crumbled
1 -2 lb ground beef, cooked

Steps:

  • Empty cans of beans, undrained, into crock pot.
  • Add ketchup, mustard, onions, ground beef, crumbled bacon, and salt.
  • Stir together.
  • Simmer in crockpot on low setting for 4-5 hours or until bubbly, or baked in oven at 375 degrees for 45-50 minutes.
  • May be served with sour cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 575.5, Fat 19.4, SaturatedFat 6.8, Cholesterol 53.4, Sodium 1390.1, Carbohydrate 75.5, Fiber 15.7, Sugar 21.8, Protein 28.4

BACON AND BEEF CALICO BEANS



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From the Fix-It and Forget-It Big Cookbook by Phyllis Pellman Good. Attributed to LeAnne Nolt or Leola, Pennsylvania, USA.

Provided by ElizabethKnicely

Categories     Beans

Time 6h20m

Yield 10 , 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/4-1/2 lb bacon
1 lb ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
2 lbs pork and beans
1 lb great northern bean, drained
14 1/2 ounces French style green beans, drained
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup ketchup
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1 tablespoon prepared mustard

Steps:

  • Brown bacon, ground beef, and onion in skillet until soft. Drain.
  • Combine all ingredients in slow cooker.
  • Cover. Cook on LOW for 5-6 hours, or on HIGH 2-3 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 367.9, Fat 13.7, SaturatedFat 5, Cholesterol 44.9, Sodium 872.6, Carbohydrate 44.9, Fiber 9.6, Sugar 14.4, Protein 19.1

Tips:

  • Soak the beans overnight before cooking to reduce cooking time.
  • Use a variety of beans for a more flavorful dish.
  • Add a ham hock or smoked sausage for extra flavor.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with different vegetables.
  • Serve with cornbread, mashed potatoes, or rice.

Conclusion:

Calico beans with beef and bacon is a hearty and flavorful dish that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is also a great way to use up leftover beef. This dish is sure to please everyone at your table. Remember to adjust the cooking time depending on the type of beans you use. If you are using canned beans, you can skip the soaking step. You can also cook this dish in a slow cooker on low for 8-10 hours. Serve calico beans with beef and bacon with your favorite sides, such as cornbread, mashed potatoes, or rice. Enjoy!

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