Calico beans, also known as baked beans with three kinds of beans, is a flavorful and hearty dish with a rich history. Originating in the United States, calico beans is a classic side dish that has been enjoyed for generations. This versatile dish can be served with a variety of main courses, including roasted chicken, smoked pork, or grilled fish. It's also a great addition to potlucks and picnics. The combination of three types of beans, along with a sweet and savory sauce, creates a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. With its colorful appearance and delicious taste, calico beans is sure to become a favorite in your household.
In this article, we'll provide you with two delicious recipes for calico beans: a traditional recipe and a vegetarian version. The traditional recipe uses bacon and ground beef for a smoky and savory flavor, while the vegetarian version relies on plant-based ingredients like tempeh and mushrooms to create a satisfying and flavorful dish. No matter which recipe you choose, you're sure to enjoy this classic American dish. So gather your ingredients and let's get cooking!
CALICO BEANS
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
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.
THREE-BEAN BAKED BEANS
I got this recipe from an aunt and made a couple of changes to suit our tastes. With ground beef and bacon mixed in, these satisfying beans are a big hit at backyard barbecues and church picnics. I'm always asked to bring my special beans. -Julie Currington, Gahanna, Ohio
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 1h20m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. In a large skillet, cook and crumble beef with bacon and onion over medium heat until beef is no longer pink; drain., Stir in sugars, ketchup, barbecue sauce, molasses, mustard, chili powder and salt until blended. Stir in beans. Transfer to a greased 2-1/2-qt. baking dish. Bake, covered, until beans reach desired thickness, about 1 hour. , Freeze option: Freeze cooled bean mixture in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally and adding a little water if necessary.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 269 calories, Fat 8g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 19mg cholesterol, Sodium 708mg sodium, Carbohydrate 42g carbohydrate (21g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 13g protein.
CALICO BEANS
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
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
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
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.
CALICO BEAN CASSEROLE
Kidney beans, baked beans and butter beans are combined with ground beef, bacon and onion and baked. It's thick, hearty, and pretty tasty too! This can also be done in a slow cooker.
Provided by Dee Dee
Categories Side Dish Beans and Peas Baked Bean Recipes
Time 50m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- In a large skillet over medium heat, fry the ground beef, bacon and onion together until ground beef is no longer pink. Drain fat.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the kidney beans, baked beans with pork and butter beans. Stir in the ketchup, white vinegar, dry mustard, brown sugar and cook beef mixture. Mix thoroughly, adding salt and pepper to taste.
- Pour the bean and meat mixture into a 9x13 inch baking dish. Bake in preheated oven for 30 to 40 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 617.1 calories, Carbohydrate 69.2 g, Cholesterol 74.9 mg, Fat 26.1 g, Fiber 10 g, Protein 27.6 g, SaturatedFat 9.5 g, Sodium 1089.1 mg, Sugar 38.8 g
AUNT CHAROLETTE'S CALICO BAKED BEANS
Easy and wonderful. I normally don't like baked beans but I fell in love with these when Aunt Charolette brought them to a family reunion. I have taken them many times to potluck dinners and am always asked for the recipe.
Provided by rechelle
Categories Beans
Time 1h50m
Yield 10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Brown hamburger.
- Add onion and cook until onions are transparent.
- Drain.
- Mix hamburger mixture and everything else together.
- Pour into baking dish and bake uncovered at 350 for 1 ½ hour.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 332, Fat 15.8, SaturatedFat 5.4, Cholesterol 45.9, Sodium 593.2, Carbohydrate 31.7, Fiber 3.5, Sugar 19.7, Protein 16.2
3 KINDS OF BEANS - BAKED BEAN DISH
Make and share this 3 Kinds of Beans - Baked Bean Dish recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Cindi M Bauer
Categories Beans
Time 1h
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Brown bacon in skillet, then remove, and set aside.
- In a 3 quart casserole baking dish, combine the beans, onion, catsup, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, and bacon.
- Cover, and bake 1 hour in a 350 degree oven.
- Remove from oven, top with the Velveeta slices, return to oven (uncovered) and continue to bake until the cheese melts.
CALICO BEANS
Combine all of your favorite beans for our Calico Beans recipe. This Calico Beans recipe uses five different kinds of beans to achieve its signature look.
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Home
Time 1h15m
Yield 16 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F.
- Cook bacon, onions and garlic in large skillet on medium heat until bacon is crisp, stirring frequently; drain.
- Spoon into 3-qt. casserole sprayed with cooking spray.
- Add remaining ingredients; mix lightly. Cover.
- Bake 1 hour or until heated through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 150, Fat 2 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Sodium 370 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 5 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 7 g
Tips:
- For the best flavor, use a variety of beans. This recipe calls for kidney beans, black beans, and pinto beans, but you can use any type of bean you like.
- Be sure to soak the beans overnight before cooking. This will help them to cook more evenly and quickly.
- To make the beans more flavorful, add a ham hock or smoked sausage to the pot. You can also add other seasonings, such as garlic, onion, and chili powder.
- Cook the beans until they are tender, but not mushy. This will usually take about 2 hours.
- Serve the beans with cornbread, rice, or mashed potatoes.
Conclusion:
Calico beans are a delicious and hearty dish that is perfect for a cold winter day. The combination of three different types of beans, along with the ham hock or smoked sausage, creates a flavorful and satisfying meal. Be sure to serve the beans with cornbread, rice, or mashed potatoes to complete the meal.
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