Grandma Becky's Calico Beans

Name: Grandma Becky's Calico Beans
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 20 min
Yield: 6-8 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1/2 lb bacon, cut up and browned crisp; 1 cup chopped onion; 1 lb hamburger; 1 (30 ounce) can kidney beans, drained; 1 (30 ounce) can pork and beans; 1 (10 ounce) box frozen lima beans; 3/4 cup brown sugar; 1/2 cup ketchup; 2 tablespoons vinegar

Submitted by sherrilljoy

"My mom made up this recipe when I was little and it always reminds me of growing up. We make it for every family function and it travels well too if made in the crock pot."

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photo by CarrolJ

Ready In:: 1hr 20mins
Ingredients:: 9
Serves:: 6-8

ingredients

Brown together
¹⁄₂ lb bacon, cut up and browned crisp
1 cup chopped onion
1 lb hamburger
Drain and add
1 (30 ounce) can kidney beans, drained
1 (30 ounce) can pork and beans
1 (10 ounce) box frozen lima beans
³⁄₄ cup brown sugar
¹⁄₂ cup ketchup
2 tablespoons vinegar

directions

Bake 1 hour at 350 or heat in crock pot for several hours.

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Reviews

I'd give this recipe 10 stars if I could. I've been searching for this recipe for over 20 years. The last time I tasted this wonderful dish, I begged the gal who brought it to the potluck for the recipe. She refused stating it was a family recipe and would stay that way. I was so disappointed then, and for every year since when I tried to find the same taste from other recipes. My search is over. DH loved it. Now that I have this recipe...it will be in my regular rotation of favorites. So good! I can't think of enough adjectives. It's just plain terrific! Made for PAC Spring 2013.

CarrolJ