Calico Beans Recipe
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4.7
Calico Beans Recipe
Description
The Calico Beans recipe involves browning ground beef with bacon and diced onions, creating a flavorful base. A sauce combining brown sugar, white vinegar, mustard, salt, and ketchup provides a sweet and tangy profile. This is mixed with three types of beans: lima beans, kidney beans, and pork and beans, adding texture and hearty protein.
The ingredients are combined in an oven-safe dish, covered, and baked at 300ºF until heated through and bubbling, which allows the flavors to meld and the sauce to thicken slightly. The dish has a robust texture from the beans and a rich, savory taste with underlying sweetness and acidity from the sauce ingredients.
Calico Beans can be served warm as a side dish, particularly fitting for barbecues or casual family dinners. Leftovers can be stored airtight in the refrigerator for up to four days without compromising flavor or texture.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef lean
- 4 ounces Bacon 4 slices
- 2/3 cup onion white, diced
- 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
Instructions
- 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.
Notes
- Bake the beans covered to keep moisture in and develop flavors evenly.
- Store leftover beans in an airtight container in the fridge for up to four days.
- This dish makes about 10 cups; a standard serving size is approximately 1 cup.
- The mix of three kinds of beans contributes varied textures and flavors within the casserole.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 10Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 358 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 358kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 50g | 17% |
| Protein | 23g | 46% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 41mg | 14% |
| Sodium | 797mg | 33% |
| Potassium | 884mg | 19% |
| Fiber | 11g | 44% |
| Sugar | 15g | 30% |
| Vitamin A | 67IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 81mg | 8% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.7
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