Calico Beans

photo by KellyK

Here’s another awesome recipe to make and bring to an outdoor bbq party! It’s called Calico Beans. This recipe has been handed down from my family. It was a staple dish at all our family reunions and wedding receptions. You can cook it in a slow cooker. The one I feature below is perfect because it comes with a portable transport bag so you can easily transport the food to your next party!

INGREDIENTS:

1 lb. bacon, cooked, then chopped into bits
1 lb. ground meat, browned (hamburger)
1 large onion, chopped
1 cup ketchup
1 tsp. mustard
1 tsp. vinegar
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup white sugar
2 cans pork & beans, drained
1 can butter beans, drained
1 can kidney beans, drained

DIRECTIONS:

Brown the bacon, ground beef, and chopped onions in a saute pan. Combine drained ground beef mixture in a slow cooker along with the rest of the ingredients. Cover and cook on low for about 3-4 hours.