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Difficulty: Easy
Servings: 12-15
Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 6-7 hoursIngredients
1 pound ground beef
1/2 pound bacon, chopped
1 cup chopped onion
2 cans (15oz each) pork and beans, undrained
1 can (16oz) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (15-1/4oz) lima beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (15oz) butter beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (15oz) black beans, rinsed and drained
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup cider vinegar
1 Tbsp. molasses
1 tsp. mustard
1/2 cup ketchup
2 tsp. garlic powder
Directions
In a large skillet, cook ground beef, bacon and onion on medium heat, and then drain. In a 4-qt. slow cooker, combine the remaining ingredients; stir in meat and onion mixture. Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or until heated through.
Categories: Beans, Grains & Rice, Crock Pot, Crowd-Size, Entertaining, Holiday, Kid-Friendly, Other Side Dishes, Potluck, Side Dishes
Submitted by: mommafox on May 31, 2010
Staci says:
Great recipe!
I love Calico Beans – I often add kielbasa or sausage to mine. I have never tried them in a slow cooker.
I always make huge batches and freeze in Ball plastic freezer jars for lunches or sides for supper.
On May 31, 2010 at 9:19 am