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Slow Cooker Calico Beans

These Slow Cooker Calico Beans are a fast, frugal and delicious dinner that the entire family will love! They can be cooked in the Instant Pot or the oven as well!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
1 hr
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 302 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 4 lices thick cut bacon diced
  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 1 can 28 ounces molasses pork and beans
  • 1 can 16 ounces kidney beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 can 16 ounces lima beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon prepared mustard
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Instructions

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  1. In a large skillet or in the bottom of your Instant Pot using the "saute" button, cook the bacon for 2-3 minutes. Add in the beef and onion and cook until the meat is no longer pink, then drain.
  2. Combine the beef mixture, bacon, beans, brown sugar, ketchup, vinegar, mustard and salt in a slow cooker or in the Instant Pot.
  3. For the slow cooker, you can cook on high for 3-4 hours, or low for 6-8 hours.
  4. For the Instant Pot, you can also cook on low all day OR use the chili/stew button and cook on high pressure for 15 minutes.
  5. If you want to cook in the oven you can also spoon the mixture into a greased 2-qt. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 325° for 45-60 minutes.
  6. Serve and enjoy!

Notes

  • Nutritional values may vary.

Nutrition Information

Calories 302kcal (15%) Carbohydrates 24g (8%) Protein 19g (38%) Fat 13g (20%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Cholesterol 62mg (21%) Sodium 796mg (33%) Potassium 415mg (12%) Sugar 22g (44%) Vitamin A 110IU (2%) Vitamin C 1.8mg (2%) Calcium 28mg (3%) Iron 2.1mg (12%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 302

% Daily Value*

Calories 302kcal 15%
Carbohydrates 24g 8%
Protein 19g 38%
Fat 13g 20%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Cholesterol 62mg 21%
Sodium 796mg 33%
Potassium 415mg 9%
Sugar 22g 44%
Vitamin A 110IU 2%
Vitamin C 1.8mg 2%
Calcium 28mg 3%
Iron 2.1mg 12%

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