Best 8 Calico Beans Baked Beans W 3 Kinds Of Beans Recipes

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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!

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

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.

THREE-BEAN BAKED BEANS



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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

1/2 pound ground beef
5 bacon strips, diced
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup ketchup
1/4 cup barbecue sauce
2 tablespoons molasses
2 tablespoons prepared mustard
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cans (16 ounces each) pork and beans, undrained
1 can (16 ounces) butter beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained

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



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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.

CALICO BEAN CASSEROLE



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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

1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, undrained
1 (16 ounce) can baked beans with pork
1 (15 ounce) can butter beans, undrained
½ cup ketchup
2 teaspoons white vinegar
1 tablespoon dry mustard
¾ cup packed brown sugar
1 pound lean ground beef
4 ounces bacon, chopped
½ cup chopped onion
salt to taste
ground black pepper to taste

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



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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

1 lb hamburger
3/4 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 teaspoon mustard
1/2 cup catsup
1 can kidney bean
2 teaspoons vinegar
1 can pork and beans
1/2 lb bacon, cubed
1 can butter beans

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



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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

1 (16 ounce) can baked beans, undrained
1 (16 ounce) can baby lima beans, drained
1 (16 ounce) can red kidney beans, drained
4 slices bacon (or more)
1 medium onion, chopped fine
1/2 cup catsup
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
4 slices Velveeta cheese (no substitutes)

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



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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

8 slices OSCAR MAYER Bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
3 stalks celery, chopped
1 can (16 oz.) HEINZ HomeStyle Brown Sugar & Bacon Baked Beans
1 can (16 oz.) butter beans, rinsed
1 can (15.5 oz.) red kidney beans, rinsed
1 can (15.5 oz.) great Northern beans, rinsed
1 can (15.25 oz.) lima beans, rinsed
1/2 cup HEINZ Tomato Ketchup
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 Tbsp. HEINZ Distilled White Vinegar
1 Tbsp. GREY POUPON Savory Honey Mustard
1/2 tsp. ground black pepper

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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