Calico beans are a satisfying cross between chili, baked beans, and a sloppy joe filling. Full of a homemade barbecue-style sauce, these calico beans are meaty, tangy, salty, and deliciously perfect for any barbecue, picnic, or potluck you are heading to!
Recipe information
Yield
Serves 12–16
Ingredients
1
pound ground beef, browned and drained
1
pound bacon, cooked and crumbled
1
large onion, chopped
1
/2 cup ketchup
1
/3 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1
tablespoon apple cider vinegar
1
tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1
teaspoon yellow mustard
1
teaspoon salt
1
/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1
(15-ounce) can tomato sauce
6
cups cooked mixed beans (if you like to use dried); or 2 (15-ounce) cans white beans, drained, plus 1 (15-ounce) can kidney beans, drained
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Preparation
Combine all ingredients in a large slow cooker, and stir gently until combined. Cook on low for at least 4 hours and up to 8 hours.
From The Make-Ahead Kitchen: 75 Slow-Cooker, Freezer, and Prepared Meals for the Busy Lifestyle © 2016 by Annalise Thomas. Reprinted with permission from Front Table Books, an imprint of Cedar Fort, Inc.
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