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Cowboy Bean Recipe (Calico Beans)
From cowboys to kiddos, everyone goes crazy for Slow Cooker Calico Beans. Loaded with beef and bacon, they're great for a cookouts, parties, and easy meals!
👥 12 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 4h 30m⏳ Prep: 15 min🔥 Cook: 4h 15m👤 Meggan Hill📖 culinaryhill
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- ●slow cooker
- ●skillet
- ●oven
- ●casserole dish
- ●stove
- ●pot
- ●dutch oven
📝 Preparation Steps
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To make Calico Beans in a slow cooker:
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In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook ground beef and bacon; drain well and transfer to the slow cooker.
ground beef1 pound
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Add onion, all beans, brown sugar, ketchup, vinegar, and mustard. Mix well, cover, and cook on HIGH for ⏱️ 4 hours or LOW for ⏱️ 8 hours. Season to taste with salt (I like 1 teaspoon).
Salt
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To make Calico Beans in the oven:
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook ground beef and bacon; drain well and transfer to a 2-quart casserole dish.
ground beef1 pound
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Add onion, all beans, brown sugar, ketchup, vinegar, and mustard. Mix well, cover, and bake until heated through, about ⏱️ 45 minutes to ⏱️ 1 hour. Season to taste with salt (I like 1 teaspoon).
Salt
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To make Calico Beans on the stove:
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In a large Dutch oven or stock pot over medium-high heat, cook ground beef and bacon; drain well.
ground beef1 pound
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Add onion, all beans, brown sugar, ketchup, vinegar, and mustard. Bring to a simmer and cook until heated through, stirring occasionally, about ⏱️ 20 minutes. Season to taste with salt (I like 1 teaspoon).
Salt
Nutrition Facts
calories
259 kcal
fat Content
14 g
serving Size
1 serving
fiber Content
1 g
sugar Content
17 g
sodium Content
496 mg
protein Content
13 g
cholesterol Content
45 mg
carbohydrate Content
19 g
saturated Fat Content
5 g
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