Cowboy Bean Recipe (Calico Beans)

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  • Prep Time

    15 mins

  • Cook Time

    4 hrs 15 mins

  • Total Time

    4 hrs 30 mins

  • Servings

    12 servings (3/4 cup each)

  • Calories

    259 kcal

  • Cuisine

    American

Cowboy Bean Recipe (Calico Beans)

From cowboys to kiddos, everyone goes crazy for Slow Cooker Calico Beans. Loaded with beef and bacon, they're great for a cookouts, parties, and easy meals!

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • ½ pound Bacon diced
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 2 (16 ounce) cans pork and beans drained
  • 1 (15 ounce) can Kidney Beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 (15 ounce) can butter beans drained and rinsed
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar
  • 3/4 cup ketchup
  • 2 teaspoons white vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon yellow mustard
  • salt
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Instructions

To make Calico Beans in a slow cooker:

  1. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook ground beef and bacon; drain well and transfer to the slow cooker.
  2. Add onion, all beans, brown sugar, ketchup, vinegar, and mustard. Mix well, cover, and cook on HIGH for 4 hours or LOW for 8 hours. Season to taste with salt (I like 1 teaspoon).

To make Calico Beans in the oven:

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook ground beef and bacon; drain well and transfer to a 2-quart casserole dish.
  2. Add onion, all beans, brown sugar, ketchup, vinegar, and mustard. Mix well, cover, and bake until heated through, about 45 minutes to 1 hour. Season to taste with salt (I like 1 teaspoon).

To make Calico Beans on the stove:

  1. In a large Dutch oven or stock pot over medium-high heat, cook ground beef and bacon; drain well.
  2. Add onion, all beans, brown sugar, ketchup, vinegar, and mustard. Bring to a simmer and cook until heated through, stirring occasionally, about 20 minutes. Season to taste with salt (I like 1 teaspoon).
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Notes

  • Any other canned bean can be substituted for the butter beans (Cannelini, great northern, pinto, more kidney, etc.).

Nutrition Information

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Calories 259kcal (13%) Carbohydrates 19g (6%) Protein 13g (26%) Fat 14g (22%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Cholesterol 45mg (15%) Sodium 496mg (21%) Potassium 276mg (8%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 17g (34%) Vitamin A 84IU (2%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 25mg (3%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12servings (3/4 cup each)

Amount Per Serving

Calories 259 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 259kcal 13%
Carbohydrates 19g 6%
Protein 13g 26%
Fat 14g 22%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Cholesterol 45mg 15%
Sodium 496mg 21%
Potassium 276mg 6%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 17g 34%
Vitamin A 84IU 2%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 25mg 3%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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