What is a calico bean?

Wondering what a calico bean is? From dictionary.com a calico bean is referred to a lima bean mottled with purple; also called [speckled butter bean]. You do not need to use calico beans in this recipe and you can use whatever type of beans you like.

What is the difference between hamburger and ground beef?

This calico bean recipe comes from a very old cook book written by a bunch of ladies that lived in the Midwest. This particular recipe was written from a lady named Mary Jane Schmidt in Wadena Mn. I like it how ground beef used to be called hamburgers. Do any of you still call ground beef hamburger? Notice the spelling of catsup too. I looked this up on google and this is what it had to say was the difference between the two.

What is the difference between catsup and ketchup?

Catsup vs. Ketchup are two different spellings of the same condiment, which, today, is a Westernized version of a condiment first introduced to European traders in the late 17th century. The same thing goes for hamburger which is just a different name for ground beef.

How to store leftovers?

Always store leftovers in clean, food-grade containers. The type of container doesn’t really matter. Use zip lock, glass, plastic, whatever! Make sure to store any leftovers in an airtight container before putting it in the freezer or fridge.

Best Ever Calico Beans

Description

Are you still looking for side dishes to take to your Memorial Day get together this weekend? Well you can stop right here because this recipe for Calico Beans is highly requested in my family.

Ingredients

Scale

2 lb of hamburger or ground beef , cooked (I used 93% lean ground beef)
1/2 cup of chopped onion
1/2 lb of bacon, cook brown, and cut into pieces
1 tsp salt
1/2 cup of catsup or ketchup
1/4 c brown sugar
1 tsp mustard
2 tsp vinegar
1 15oz can of pork & beans
1 15oz can of Bush's Baked Original Beans
1 15 oz can of lima bean (see notes for sub)

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Instructions

Bake 40 minutes at 350. Can use 1 large can of beans in place of kidney and lima beans.
Slow Cooker method: Cook ground beef in a skillet and drain extra fat. Cook bacon in a skillet. In a bowl add the catsup, brown sugar, mustard, and vinegar. In your slow cooker, add the ground beef, bacon, ketchup mixture, and all the cans of beans.

Notes

myWW points: Blue 11; Green 12; Purple 11

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1
Calories: 402
Sugar: 10
Fat: 6
Saturated Fat: 6
Unsaturated Fat: 0
Carbohydrates: 33
Fiber: 7
Protein: 33