Calico Beans

Bean stew with ground beef and bacon. It's quick and simple to throw together and - good for either the crock pot or the oven.

• Ready In: 5 hrs 10 mins
• Serves: 10

Ingredients

• 2 (16 ounce) cans butter beans, undrained
• 2 (16 ounce) cans  pork and beans, undained
• 2 (16 ounce) cans  dark red kidney beans, undrained
• 1  cup ketchup
• 3⁄4 cup brown sugar
• 1  tablespoon mustard
• 2  teaspoons white vinegar
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 1  cup  diced onion (optional)
• 1⁄2 lb bacon, cooked and crumbled
• 1 -2  lb ground beef, cooked

Directions

1. Empty cans of beans, undrained, into crock pot.
2. Add ketchup, mustard, onions, ground beef, crumbled bacon, and salt.
3. Stir together.
4. Simmer in crockpot on low setting for 4-5 hours or until bubbly, or baked in oven at 375 degrees for 45-50 minutes.
5. May be served with sour cream.