Calico Beans

Although the name would indicate strictly a vegetable dish, this is a full one-pot meal which is especially good on a cool day. I received this recipe from a dear friend many years ago, and it has been popular with everyone.

• Ready In: 2 hrs 25 mins
• Serves: 6-8

Ingredients

• 1  lb ground beef
• 1⁄2 lb bacon (or cut up sausage)
• 1  cup onion (chopped)
• 1  garlic clove

• Add

• 1 (19 -20 ounce) can  pork and beans
• 1 (19 -20 ounce) can butter beans
• 1 (19 -20 ounce) can  ranch style beans
• 1⁄4 cup brown sugar (or less according to taste)
• 1  tablespoon vinegar
• 1⁄2 cup catsup
• 1  teaspoon dry mustard
•  salt
•  pepper

Directions

1. Brown and thoroughly cook the meats and onion together in a skillet on low temperature using minimal amounts of cooking oil.
2. Then, place cooked meat (including juice) and all other ingredients in a crock pot for at least two hours. Stir occasionally to blend tastes.