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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!
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
Course:
Side Dish , Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 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
Instructions
To make Calico Beans in a slow cooker:
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook ground beef and bacon; drain well and transfer to the slow cooker.
- 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).
Cup of Yum
To make Calico Beans in the oven:
- 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.
- 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:
- In a large Dutch oven or stock pot over medium-high heat, cook ground beef and bacon; drain well.
- 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).
Notes
- Any other canned bean can be substituted for the butter beans (Cannelini, great northern, pinto, more kidney, etc.).
Nutrition Information
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
% 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.