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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.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 hours
Servings: 7
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 258
Ingredients Method Notes

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)

Method
 

  1. Heat the oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, about 5 minutes.
  2. 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.
  3. Add the drained butter beans, rinsed and drained kidney beans and pinto beans, and pork and beans to the slow cooker. Stir to combine.
  4. Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours.
  5. 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.