The Best Cowboy-Calico Beans |
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 60 Minutes |
Ready In: 80 Minutes Servings: 12 |
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These are the BEST! I've been making this recipe for over 20 years now, and it's always a HIT with my family and friends! Great for BBQ's, potlucks, camping etc. Can be made in the oven or in the crockpot, and it freezes and reheats well. Ingredients:
1/2 lb ground beef (round or sirloin) |
4 slices bacon, diced |
1/2 cup chopped onion |
2 (16 ounce) cans pork and beans, undrained |
1 (16 ounce) can butter beans, rinsed and drained |
1 (16 ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained |
1/2 cup white sugar |
1/2 cup packed brown sugar |
1/4 cup catsup |
1/4 cup barbecue sauce (i use hunt's original or hickory) |
2 tablespoons molasses |
2 teaspoons dry mustard (coleman's) |
1 teaspoon ground black pepper (do not add any salt) |
1/2-1 teaspoon chili powder, to taste |
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2. Brown beef, bacon and onion in a large skillet or dutch oven over medium heat.
3. Add beans and remaining ingredients, stirring to combine.
4. Pour into two (1 1/2- quart each) buttered baking dishes.
5. Bake uncovered for 45 minutes to 1 hour or until beans reach desired thickness (do not stir-a nice chewy, crispy crust will form, which is my favorite part-yum!).
6. Alternatively, place in a buttered crock pot and heat on low for about 4 hours, uncover during the last hour of cooking if you like your beans thick.
7. Freezes/reheats well.
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