Best 10 Calico Bean Pot Recipes

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In a culinary realm where flavors dance and textures intertwine, there exists a dish that embodies both comfort and culinary artistry: the calico bean pot. Originating from the kitchens of New England, this hearty and versatile dish is a symphony of beans, vegetables, and savory seasonings, slow-cooked to perfection in a traditional bean pot or Dutch oven. Its name, "calico," is a nod to the vibrant medley of colors and textures that grace the dish, reminiscent of the intricate patterns found in calico fabrics.

This article presents a collection of calico bean pot recipes, each offering a unique twist on this classic dish. From the traditional New England-style calico bean pot, brimming with hearty beans, succulent vegetables, and a rich broth, to a vegetarian variation that showcases the natural flavors of fresh produce, there's a recipe here to suit every taste and dietary preference. Whether you're a seasoned home cook or just starting your culinary journey, these recipes will guide you through the process of creating this comforting and flavorful dish.

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

CALICO BEANS



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This casserole is the best! I take it to pot lucks, picnics, camping trips, etc.

Provided by Kathy

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Pork

Time 1h25m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

½ cup bacon, chopped
1 pound lean ground beef
1 (15 ounce) can pork and beans
1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, drained
1 (15 ounce) can butter beans
1 (15 ounce) can lima beans, drained
½ cup ketchup
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 cup chopped onion
3 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1 teaspoon mustard powder
½ cup chopped celery

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 C).
  • Place bacon and ground beef in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Drain and set aside.
  • In a four quart casserole dish, mix together the bacon, ground beef, pork and beans, kidney beans, butter beans, lima beans, ketchup, onion, vinegar, dry mustard and celery.
  • Cover and bake for 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 434.5 calories, Carbohydrate 66.6 g, Cholesterol 38.2 mg, Fat 10 g, Fiber 10.1 g, Protein 22.3 g, SaturatedFat 3.6 g, Sodium 952.9 mg, Sugar 35.7 g

CALICO BEANS



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Packed full of beef, beans and bacon, this calico beans recipe is one of my favorites. Serve it as a hearty side or main dish. -Betty Claycomb, Alverton, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h10m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
1 small onion, chopped
1 can (21 ounces) pork and beans
1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (16 ounces) butter beans, rinsed and drained
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup ketchup
4 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
1 teaspoon prepared mustard
1 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325°. In a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until beef is no longer pink, 5-7 minutes, breaking up beef into crumbles; drain. Stir in remaining ingredients. Transfer to a greased 2-qt. cast-iron pan or baking dish. , Bake, uncovered, until the beans are as thick as desired, 45-60 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 260 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 32mg cholesterol, Sodium 826mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 18g protein.

COWBOY CALICO BEANS



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This is a tradition at the table when my girlfriends and I go up north for a girls' weekend. The husbands and kids are left at home, but the slow cooker comes with us! -Julie Butsch, Hartland, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 4h30m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
1 large sweet onion, chopped
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup ketchup
3 tablespoons cider vinegar
2 tablespoons yellow mustard
1 can (16 ounces) butter beans, drained
1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (15 ounces) pork and beans
1 can (15-1/4 ounces) lima beans, rinsed and drained

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain., Transfer to a 3-qt. slow cooker. Combine the brown sugar, ketchup, vinegar and mustard; add to meat mixture. Stir in the beans. Cover and cook on low until heated through, 4-5 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 326 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 35mg cholesterol, Sodium 808mg sodium, Carbohydrate 52g carbohydrate (22g sugars, Fiber 10g fiber), Protein 22g protein.

SLOW COOKER CALICO BEANS



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With so many folks moving to meatless or healthier food choices, I decided to remove the meat from the original recipe but turn up the flavor. The savory veggie blend balances the sweetness of the baked beans. -David Dixon, Shaker Heights, OH

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 5h20m

Yield 15 servings (3/4 cup each).

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 teaspoons canola oil
1 large sweet onion, chopped
1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped
2 cans (28 ounces each) vegetarian baked beans
1 can (16 ounces) butter beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) fire-roasted diced tomatoes, undrained
1/2 cup ketchup
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon ground mustard
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onion and pepper; cook and stir until tender. Transfer to a 5-qt. slow cooker; stir in remaining ingredients. Cook, covered, on low 5-6 hours or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 195 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 859mg sodium, Carbohydrate 42g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 8g fiber), Protein 9g protein.

CROCK POT CALICO BEANS



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This recipe came from a friends sister. Great for cook-outs, pot lucks.... Very forgiving recipe can easily adjust amounts to suit your tastes. I usually assemble ahead of time and refrigerate overnight before putting in the crock-pot. I have also made ahead of time and put in the freezer for DH to take as part of a "hunting" camp meal.

Provided by CindySe

Categories     Beans

Time 4h20m

Yield 1 pan, 12-16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup sugar
1 cup brown sugar
1 tablespoon molasses
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
1 (31 ounce) can baked beans
1 (15 ounce) can butter beans, drained
1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, drained
6 ounces bacon (1/2 package)
diced onion
1/2 lb hamburger

Steps:

  • Brown hamburger. Rinse.
  • Cook and cut up bacon.
  • Put ingredients in crock-pot.
  • Mix together.
  • Cook on low 4 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 363.2, Fat 9.2, SaturatedFat 3.1, Cholesterol 22.3, Sodium 579.5, Carbohydrate 61.2, Fiber 5.8, Sugar 42.5, Protein 12.4

CALICO BEAN POT



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My favorite bean casserole!!! I've taken this to many potlucks & picnics, & there's never a bean left. Everyone asks for this recipe. This is from 'The Best of the Best' cookbook. I always double this recipe & use a large crock pot; I cook for the same length of time listed below.

Provided by KristinB

Categories     Beans

Time 1h15m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

8 slices bacon
1 cup chopped onion
1 (14 ounce) can green beans, drained
1 (14 ounce) can lima beans, drained
1 (14 ounce) can pork and beans
1 (14 ounce) can kidney beans, drained
3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
1/2 cup vinegar
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
pepper

Steps:

  • Cut bacon into small pieces& fry till crisp.
  • Remove from pan.
  • Cook onion until soft in bacon grease.
  • Put all ingredients into 2 1/2 qt casserole.
  • Bake at 350 F for 1 hour.
  • If you want them a little drier, don't cover.
  • I prefer mine saucier, so I cover them.
  • You may also cook in your crockpot for 4-5 hours, on low.

CALICO BEANS



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Calico beans (aka cowboy beans or trucker beans) get their name from the variety of bean colors in the dish. Here we use a trio of canned beans: white navy beans, deep red kidney beans and light brown pork and beans. They're baked with bacon and ground beef in a tangy-sweet sauce until bubbling, resulting in the perfect summer side dish to accompany grilled meats. Calico beans are also great on their own as a main course, topped with shredded cheese and hot sauce.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h

Yield 2 quarts (10 servings as a side)

Number Of Ingredients 11

6 slices bacon (about 6 ounces), cut crosswise into 1/4-inch pieces
1 medium yellow onion, diced
1 pound ground beef, 80/20
One 15-ounce can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
One 15-ounce can navy beans, rinsed and drained
One 11-ounce can pork and beans
1/2 cup ketchup
1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
1 tablespoon dry mustard
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

Steps:

  • Position an oven rack in the middle of the oven and preheat to 325 degrees F.
  • Put the bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until crispy, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove the bacon with a slotted spoon to a paper-towel lined plate. Pour off all but 1 tablespoon of the bacon fat from the skillet. Add the onion and ground beef and cook, breaking up the beef, until the onion is softened and the beef is crumbled and fully cooked, about 5 minutes. If necessary, drain any excess moisture released from the meat. Add the cooked bacon, kidney beans, navy beans, pork and beans, ketchup, brown sugar, dry mustard, vinegar and salt. Stir together and then transfer to a 9-by-13-inch baking dish.
  • Bake until bubbling and caramelized on top, 35 to 40 minutes.

CALICO BEANS



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These are my Aunt Jessie's famous baked beans. She makes them for all our family picnics and everyone loves them. I make them vegetarian by eliminating the bacon and ground beef. It isn't necessary to replace the eliminated items but you can substitute tofu crumbles for the beef.

Provided by luvmykids

Categories     Soy/Tofu

Time 1h

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

6 slices bacon
1/2 lb ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
1/2 cup ketchup
1 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon dry mustard
2 teaspoons vinegar
1 (16 ounce) can pork and beans or 1 (16 ounce) can vegetarian baked beans
1 (16 ounce) can kidney beans
1 (16 ounce) can lima beans or 1 (16 ounce) can butter beans

Steps:

  • Cook bacon in skillet until crisp, then crumble and set aside.
  • Cook beef in skillet until no pink remains. Add onion, sauté just until tender.
  • Combine beef, onion, ketchup, salt, brown sugar, mustard and vinegar in a 3 qt baking dish or crock pot. Partially drain all the beans (I don't drain the baked beans) and add to the baking dish or crock pot, stirring gently to mix. Sprinkle with bacon.
  • Bake at 350 F for 40 minutes or cook in crock pot until heated through.
  • For vegetarian version just sauté onion and add to bean mixture. If using dry tofu crumbles it isn't necessary to rehydrate them first, I just stir them into the mixture. It may require addition of water to the mixture if it gets too thick, I just play it by ear. When using frozen crumbles or gimme lean ground "beef" I heat it up in the pan with the onion before adding to the bean mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 274.6, Fat 6.9, SaturatedFat 2.5, Cholesterol 22.2, Sodium 884.4, Carbohydrate 43.1, Fiber 7.1, Sugar 20.1, Protein 12

THE BEST COWBOY-CALICO BEANS



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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.

Provided by BecR2400

Categories     Beans

Time 1h20m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

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

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Brown beef, bacon and onion in a large skillet or dutch oven over medium heat.
  • Add beans and remaining ingredients, stirring to combine.
  • Pour into two (1 1/2- quart each) buttered baking dishes.
  • 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!).
  • 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.
  • Freezes/reheats well.

BEST CALICO BEANS EVER



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These are the best calico beans I've ever eaten. You can use pretty much any beans in any combination you like but the below combo is really great.

Provided by sholman77

Categories     Beans

Time 1h20m

Yield 1 crockpot, 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 lb bacon
1 1/2 lbs lean ground beef
1 large sweet onion, finely chopped
1 (15 ounce) can white beans, drained and washed
1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans, drained and washed
1 (15 ounce) can red kidney beans, drained and washed
1 (15 ounce) can lima beans, drained and washed
1 (15 ounce) can black-eyed peas, drained and washed
1 cup ketchup
1 cup brown sugar
3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon dry prepared mustard
3 tablespoons spicy mustard

Steps:

  • Chop and thoroughly cook bacon. Drain.
  • Brown hamburger and onion together. Drain.
  • Combine all ingredients in crock pot.
  • Cook on high for 1 hour or on low for as long as you wish.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 672, Fat 28.5, SaturatedFat 9.8, Cholesterol 75.1, Sodium 1004.6, Carbohydrate 71.3, Fiber 12.4, Sugar 27.7, Protein 34

Tips:

  • Soak the beans overnight: Soaking the beans overnight will help to reduce the cooking time and make them more digestible.
  • Use a variety of beans: Calico beans are a great choice for this recipe, but you can also use other types of beans, such as kidney beans, black beans, or pinto beans.
  • Season the beans well: The beans are the star of this dish, so be sure to season them well with salt, pepper, and other spices.
  • Don't overcook the beans: The beans should be cooked until they are tender, but not mushy.
  • Serve the beans with your favorite sides: Calico beans can be served with a variety of sides, such as cornbread, mashed potatoes, or rice.

Conclusion:

Calico beans are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are a good source of protein, fiber, and vitamins, and they can be cooked in a variety of ways. Whether you are looking for a hearty soup, a flavorful stew, or a simple side dish, calico beans are a great option.

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