Slow Cooker Calico Beans
This Slow Cooker Calico Beans recipe is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for feeding a crowd or for a cozy family dinner. The combination of sweet and tangy flavors with the savory taste of the beef and beans is sure to impress your taste buds.
Ingredients
- 1/2 tsp vegetable oil
- 1 lb lean ground beef 455g
- 1 onion diced
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 100g
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 3 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 can tomato sauce 15 oz or 425g
- 1 can butter beans drained (16 oz or 454g)
- 1 can kidney beans rinsed and drained (16 oz or 454g)
- 1 can pork and beans 16 oz or 454g
- 1 can pinto beans rinsed and drained (16 oz or 454g)
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, about 5 minutes.
- In a slow cooker, combine the cooked beef, diced onion, brown sugar, ketchup, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, crushed red pepper flakes, and tomato sauce. Stir to combine.
- Add the drained butter beans, rinsed and drained kidney beans and pinto beans, and pork and beans to the slow cooker. Stir to combine.
- Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours.
- Serve hot with bread, cornbread, or rice, if desired.
Notes
You can substitute ground turkey or chicken for the ground beef for a healthier option.
If you prefer a spicier dish, you can increase the amount of crushed red pepper flakes or add hot sauce.
Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days or frozen for up to 3 months.
If you prefer a spicier dish, you can increase the amount of crushed red pepper flakes or add hot sauce.
Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days or frozen for up to 3 months.