Cozy Stovetop Calico Beans Recipe

Ingredients

• 4 slices bacon, diced
• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 cup diced yellow onion
• 2 garlic cloves, peeled and minced
• 1/2 teaspoon sweet paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup ketchup
• 1/2 cup beef broth
• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1 (11-ounce) can pork and beans
• 1 (15.5-ounce) can butter beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 (15-ounce) can red kidney beans, drained and rinsed

Instructions

1. 1

   Cook the bacon in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat until crisp.

2. 2

   Using a slotted spoon, remove the bacon from the pot, and set it aside to drain on a paper towel-lined plate.

3. 3

   Add the ground beef, onion, garlic, paprika, and salt to the pot and stir to combine.

4. 4

   Saute for 5 minutes or until the ground beef has browned.

5. 5

   Add the ketchup, beef broth, vinegar, mustard, and brown sugar to the pot and stir to combine.

6. 6

   Add the pork and beans, butter beans, kidney beans, and cooked bacon to the pot, stir to combine, and bring to a simmer.

7. 7

   Once simmering, reduce the heat to low, cover, and cook for 20 minutes.

8. 8

   Remove the lid and continue to cook for 10 minutes or until thick and saucy.

9. 9

   Serve hot with your favorite sides.