Calico Beans

Also called "Cowboy Beans". Its a sweet/tangy chili type of meal with 3 kinds of beans, ground beef, bacon, spices and beer. A great winter time and crock pot dish.

Scott Scooter Vest @cook_27393172

Also called "Cowboy Beans". Its a sweet/tangy chili type of meal with 3 kinds of beans, ground beef, bacon, spices and beer. A great winter time and crock pot dish.

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Ingredients

4-8 hours

6-8 servings

1 (15 oz)can Pork and beans
1 (15 oz)can Butter Beans (drained)
1 (15 oz)can Red Kidney Beans
1/2 lbGround Beef or Bison
6 stripscooked Bacon, cut into pieces
1/2medium white onion, diced
1 tspdry ground mustard
1/4 cupfirmly packed Brown Sugar
1/4 cupHunts Ketchup
2 tbsBBQ Sauce
1 tspvinegar (optional)
1 tbsGarlic Powder
2 tspWorcestershire
6-12 ozBeer (depending how watery you want it)
to tasteSalt & Pepper

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Steps

4-8 hours

1

Brown the Ground Beef or Bison in skillet
2

While meat is browning, combine beans, onion, seasonings, brown sugar and beer in crockpot/slowcooker and stir lightly until blended
3

Add browned meat to crockpot/slowcooker and immediately begin cooking bacon strips until crispy, but not burnt
4

Add ketchp, BBQ sauce, vinegar and worcestershire to crockpot/slowcooker and stir.
5

Cut cooked bacon into small pieces and add to crock pot. Cover and cook 4 hours on high or 8 hours on low
6

Serve with cornbread and Enjoy