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Slow cooker calico beans in a white serving dish.
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Slow Cooker 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!
Course Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine American
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Total Time 4 hours 30 minutes
Servings 12 servings (3/4 cup each)
Calories 259kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

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).

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).

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Notes

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

Nutrition

Calories: 259kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 45mg | Sodium: 496mg | Potassium: 276mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 84IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 25mg | Iron: 1mg