Best 10 Skinny Calico Beans Recipes

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If you're looking for a delicious and healthy meal that's packed with flavor, skinny calico beans are the perfect choice. This classic Southern dish is made with three types of beans – pinto, kidney, and navy – along with a variety of vegetables and spices. It's a hearty and satisfying dish that's perfect for a weeknight dinner or a potluck gathering. So if you're ready to indulge in a meal that's both delicious and good for you, gather up your ingredients and follow our step-by-step instructions to make the best skinny calico beans you've ever tasted.

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

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

SKINNY CALICO BEANS



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44% less total fat • 50% less cholesterol than the original recipe. Baked bean goodness without turning on a hot oven! You've just found your new favorite summertime side.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 50m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 large sweet onion, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced (2 cups)
3 tablespoons butter
1/3 cup maple or maple-flavor syrup
1/3 cup white balsamic vinegar or lemon juice
2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons snipped fresh sage
2 tablespoons Muir Glen™ tomato paste
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 cans (15.5 or 16 oz) navy beans, rinsed and drained
2 cans (15.5 or 16 oz) butter beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (15 oz) Progresso™ Chick Peas, rinsed and drained
1/2 cup light sour cream
Yellow, red, and/or green tomatoes, chopped (optional)
Sage leaves (optional)

Steps:

  • In a 12-inch skillet, cook onion in hot butter over medium heat about 15 minutes or until onion is very tender and browned, stirring occasionally. Stir in maple syrup, balsamic vinegar, brown sugar, snipped sage, tomato paste, salt, and pepper. Add navy beans, butter beans, and Chick Peas; stir to coat.
  • Cover and cook over medium heat for 10 to 15 minutes or until heated through, stirring occasionally. Transfer to a serving bowl. Top with sour cream. Garnish with tomatoes and sage leaves, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 260, Carbohydrate 43 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 8 g, Protein 11 g, SaturatedFat 2 1/2 g, ServingSize 1/2 cup, Sodium 880 mg, Sugar 12 g, TransFat 0 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.

SLOW COOKER CALICO BEANS



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Calico beans are a satisfying cross between chili, baked beans, and a sloppy joe filling. Full of a homemade barbecue-style sauce, these calico beans are meaty, tangy, salty, and deliciously perfect for any barbecue, picnic, or potluck you are heading to!

Provided by Annalise Thomas

Categories     Slow Cooker     Side     Bean     Bacon     Ground Beef     Dinner     Backyard BBQ

Yield Serves 12-16

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 pound ground beef, browned and drained
1 pound bacon, cooked and crumbled
1 large onion, chopped
1/2 cup ketchup
1/3 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon yellow mustard
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 (15-ounce) can tomato sauce
6 cups cooked mixed beans (if you like to use dried); or 2 (15-ounce) cans white beans, drained, plus 1 (15-ounce) can kidney beans, drained

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients in a large slow cooker, and stir gently until combined. Cook on low for at least 4 hours and up to 8 hours.

MEATY CALICO BEANS



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Make and share this Meaty Calico Beans recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Charlotte J

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 35m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 lb ground beef
1/2 lb bacon
1 cup onion
1 cup ketchup
1 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon mustard
2 teaspoons vinegar
1/2 cup white sugar
1 can pork & beans
1 can kidney bean
1 can butter beans
1 can garbanzo beans

Steps:

  • Brown beef and bacon; drain.
  • Add onion cook until transparent.
  • Add the rest of the ingredients and heat.
  • Simmer 10 minutes and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 559.3, Fat 22.5, SaturatedFat 7.8, Cholesterol 57.8, Sodium 1354.3, Carbohydrate 68.8, Fiber 7.3, Sugar 41.1, Protein 22

BEST CALICO BEANS EVER



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These are the best calico beans I've ever eaten. You can use pretty much any beans in any combination you like but the below combo is really great.

Provided by sholman77

Categories     Beans

Time 1h20m

Yield 1 crockpot, 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 lb bacon
1 1/2 lbs lean ground beef
1 large sweet onion, finely chopped
1 (15 ounce) can white beans, drained and washed
1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans, drained and washed
1 (15 ounce) can red kidney beans, drained and washed
1 (15 ounce) can lima beans, drained and washed
1 (15 ounce) can black-eyed peas, drained and washed
1 cup ketchup
1 cup brown sugar
3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon dry prepared mustard
3 tablespoons spicy mustard

Steps:

  • Chop and thoroughly cook bacon. Drain.
  • Brown hamburger and onion together. Drain.
  • Combine all ingredients in crock pot.
  • Cook on high for 1 hour or on low for as long as you wish.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 672, Fat 28.5, SaturatedFat 9.8, Cholesterol 75.1, Sodium 1004.6, Carbohydrate 71.3, Fiber 12.4, Sugar 27.7, Protein 34

SLOW-COOKED CALICO BEANS



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My sister-in-law gave me the recipe for these hearty beans that make an appearance at all of our family functions. The ingredients slowly cook to perfection for a mouthwatering sweet-and-smoky flavor. Everyone will be going back for seconds!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 6h30m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pound ground beef
2 cans (16 ounces each) baked beans
1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (15 ounces) cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (20 ounces) unsweetened crushed pineapple, drained
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup ketchup
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1/2 pound bacon strips, cooked and crumbled

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Transfer to a 4-qt. slow cooker. Add the beans, pineapple, onion, brown sugar, ketchup, vinegar and mustard., Cover and cook on low until heated through, 6-8 hours. Just before serving, stir in bacon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 385 calories, Fat 10g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 43mg cholesterol, Sodium 863mg sodium, Carbohydrate 55g carbohydrate (23g sugars, Fiber 9g fiber), Protein 20g protein.

CALICO BEANS



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Combine all of your favorite beans for our Calico Beans recipe. This Calico Beans recipe uses five different kinds of beans to achieve its signature look.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 1h15m

Yield 16 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

8 slices OSCAR MAYER Bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
3 stalks celery, chopped
1 can (16 oz.) HEINZ HomeStyle Brown Sugar & Bacon Baked Beans
1 can (16 oz.) butter beans, rinsed
1 can (15.5 oz.) red kidney beans, rinsed
1 can (15.5 oz.) great Northern beans, rinsed
1 can (15.25 oz.) lima beans, rinsed
1/2 cup HEINZ Tomato Ketchup
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 Tbsp. HEINZ Distilled White Vinegar
1 Tbsp. GREY POUPON Savory Honey Mustard
1/2 tsp. ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F.
  • Cook bacon, onions and garlic in large skillet on medium heat until bacon is crisp, stirring frequently; drain.
  • Spoon into 3-qt. casserole sprayed with cooking spray.
  • Add remaining ingredients; mix lightly. Cover.
  • Bake 1 hour or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 150, Fat 2 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Sodium 370 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 5 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 7 g

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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Make and share this Calico Beans recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Lavender Lynn

Categories     Beans

Time 1h40m

Yield 20 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 (28 ounce) cans baked beans or 2 (28 ounce) cans pork and beans
1 (15 ounce) can lima beans
1 (15 ounce) can red kidney beans
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 tablespoon prepared horseradish mustard
1/2 cup ketchup
2 tablespoons vinegar
1/2 cup onion, chopped
1 lb hamburger
1/2 lb bacon

Steps:

  • Cut bacon in small pieces.
  • Fry bacon, onions, and hamburger until all are just cooked through, not crisp in 6 quart pan.
  • Pour off most of the grease and add the rest of the ingredients.
  • Stir well and bake at 300°F for 1 hour.

Tips:

  • To make the beans more flavorful, soak them overnight in water before cooking.
  • Use a variety of beans for a more colorful and flavorful dish.
  • Add diced vegetables such as carrots, celery, and onions to the pot for extra nutrition and flavor.
  • Season the beans with a variety of spices, such as chili powder, cumin, and garlic powder.
  • Serve the beans with a variety of toppings, such as shredded cheese, sour cream, and salsa.

Conclusion:

Skinny Calico Beans are a delicious and nutritious dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The beans are packed with protein and fiber, and the vegetables add vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. This dish is also low in calories and fat, making it a healthy choice for those who are watching their weight. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a delicious and satisfying meal that the whole family will enjoy.

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