THE BEST COWBOY-CALICO BEANS

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These are the BEST! I've been making this recipe for over 20 years now, and it's always a HIT with my family and friends! Great for BBQ's, potlucks, camping etc. Can be made in the oven or in the crockpot, and it freezes and reheats well.

Provided by BecR2400

Categories     Beans

Time 1h20m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/2 lb ground beef (round or sirloin)
4 slices bacon, diced
1/2 cup chopped onion
2 (16 ounce) cans pork and beans, undrained
1 (16 ounce) can butter beans, rinsed and drained
1 (16 ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1/2 cup white sugar
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup catsup
1/4 cup barbecue sauce (I use Hunt's original or hickory)
2 tablespoons molasses
2 teaspoons dry mustard (Coleman's)
1 teaspoon ground black pepper (do not add any salt)
1/2-1 teaspoon chili powder, to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Brown beef, bacon and onion in a large skillet or dutch oven over medium heat.
  • Add beans and remaining ingredients, stirring to combine.
  • Pour into two (1 1/2- quart each) buttered baking dishes.
  • Bake uncovered for 45 minutes to 1 hour or until beans reach desired thickness (do not stir---a nice chewy, crispy crust will form, which is my favorite part--yum!).
  • Alternatively, place in a buttered crock pot and heat on low for about 4 hours, uncover during the last hour of cooking if you like your beans thick.
  • Freezes/reheats well.

samuel Mbithi
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I've never had calico beans before, but these were amazing. I'll definitely be buying them again.


Erik Sanchez
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These beans are a little bit spicy, but they're so delicious. I'll definitely be making them again.


Hamoda Yasser
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I love the smoky flavor of these beans. They're so easy to make and they're always a hit.


Abdulaziz MUSA
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These beans are so flavorful and hearty. They're perfect for a cold winter night.


Mohd Azwan
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I've made these beans several times and they're always a crowd-pleaser.


William Saye
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These beans were a hit at my party. Everyone loved them.


Corrie Van Aswegen
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I made these beans in my slow cooker and they turned out perfect. I'll definitely be making them again.


Jiten Ray
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These beans were delicious, but they took a lot longer to cook than the recipe said.


MLepi Bai
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I followed the recipe exactly and the beans turned out great. Thanks for sharing!


Robin Jenkins
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These beans were a little too spicy for me, but my husband loved them.


brain playz
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I've never had calico beans before, but these were amazing. I'll definitely be buying them again.


Rubabi Media
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These beans are so easy to make and they're so delicious. I'll definitely be making them again.


Rmdriponmia Vaiya94
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I love the smoky flavor of these beans. They're perfect for a cold winter night.


Ashafq Bhatti
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These beans are amazing! I've made them several times and they're always a hit.