Calico Beans Recipe for Two
I have been making this for over 40 years. It is hearty and has a thick sauce to encompass all the flavors. This is one of my son’s favorite dishes. I shared the recipe with his wife. I’m glad that I can also share it with you.
Calico Beans
I have been making this for over 40 years. It is hearty and has a thick sauce to encompass all the flavors. This is one of my favorite dishes. I shared the recipe with his wife. I’m glad that I can also share it with you.
Equipment
- Knives
- Small frying pan
- Small pot with lid
Ingredients
- 2 oz. 93% Lean ground beef
- 2 Slices Hickory-smoked Bacon , chopped
- 1 Cup Canned kidney beans , drained
- 1 Cup Pork and Beans
- 1/2 Cup Canned pinto beans
- 1/2 Cup Canned lima beans, butter beans, or cannellini beans , drained
- 2 1/2 Tbsp Light brown sugar
- 2 Tbsp Tomato sauce
- 2 Tbsp Onion , minced
- 2 tsp White vinegar
- 1/2 tsp Dry mustard
Instructions
- In a small frying pan, fry ground beef over medium heat. Drain and place in a small cooking pot. Fry the chopped bacon until done and slightly crisp. Drain and put in the cooking pot.
- Add all the beans to the pot (please note some are drained and some are undrained).
- Place the onion and 1 tbsp of water in a small microwavable bowl and cook for 1 1/2 minutes. Remove carefully and put it in the cooking pot.
- Add the brown sugar, vinegar, dry mustard, and tomato sauce. Mix gently.
- Heat the pot over medium heat. Bring to a simmer, reduce the heat if needed to maintain the simmer. Cover and simmer for 30 minutes for flavors to mingle, then serve hot.
Notes
Serving suggestions and optional ingredients are not calculated as part of the nutritional facts.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 1/4 CupsCalories: 540kcalCarbohydrates: 85gProtein: 32gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 1480mgPotassium: 1260mgFiber: 20gSugar: 27gCalcium: 200mgIron: 7.2mg
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