Cozy Stovetop Calico Beans Recipe
Prep Time:
5 minutes
Cook Time:
40 minutes
Servings:
8 Servings
Ingredients
  • 4 slices bacon, diced
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 cup diced yellow onion
  • 2 garlic cloves, peeled and minced
  • ½ teaspoon sweet paprika
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup ketchup
  • ½ cup beef broth
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • 1 (11-ounce) can pork and beans
  • 1 (15.5-ounce) can butter beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 (15-ounce) can red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
Directions
  1. Cook the bacon in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat until crisp.
  2. Using a slotted spoon, remove the bacon from the pot, and set it aside to drain on a paper towel-lined plate.
  3. Add the ground beef, onion, garlic, paprika, and salt to the pot and stir to combine.
  4. Saute for 5 minutes or until the ground beef has browned.
  5. Add the ketchup, beef broth, vinegar, mustard, and brown sugar to the pot and stir to combine.
  6. Add the pork and beans, butter beans, kidney beans, and cooked bacon to the pot, stir to combine, and bring to a simmer.
  7. Once simmering, reduce the heat to low, cover, and cook for 20 minutes.
  8. Remove the lid and continue to cook for 10 minutes or until thick and saucy.
  9. Serve hot with your favorite sides.