Calico Bean Bake

Prep: 15 min Cook: 40 min Serves: 6 Cuisine: American

Calico Bean Bake is a hearty, flavorful casserole featuring a blend of beans, ground beef, bacon, and a sweet-savory sauce. Its comforting taste makes it perfect for family dinners or potlucks, and it develops richer flavors the next day. Versatile for baking or slow-cooking.

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Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 lb. ground chuck
  • 1/2 cup bacon, cubed
  • 1/2 cup catsup
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons vinegar
  • 1 lb. can butter beans
  • 1 (No. 2 1/2) can pork and beans
  • 1 lb. can kidney beans
  • 1 cup chopped onion

Instructions

  1. Brown ground chuck, bacon, and chopped onions in a skillet.
  2. Drain only the butter beans.
  3. Mix all ingredients, including beans and sauce, in a large dish.
  4. Bake at 350°F for 40 minutes.
  5. Alternatively, cook in a crock-pot on medium for a couple of hours.
  6. Let it rest before serving for best flavor.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

693 kcal 35% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 19.4g 39% DV
Total Fat 42.5g 54% DV
Carbs 59.5g 22% DV
Fiber 6.9g 24% DV
Sugar 35.3g 71% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 718.8mg 31% DV
Potassium 693mg 15% DV
Cholesterol 67.3mg 22% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 9.8mcg 1% DV
Vitamin C 2.6mg 3% DV
Vitamin D 0mcg
Calcium 81.5mg 6% DV
Iron 3.9mg 22% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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