Calico Bean Pot

Get ready to savor the hearty and flavorful goodness of a classic *Calico Bean Pot*! This crowd-pleasing recipe is a symphony of textures and tastes, combining a medley of tender kidney, lima, pinto, and baked beans with savory ground beef, crispy bacon, and a tangy-sweet sauce made from ketchup, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, and mustard. Perfectly baked to caramelized perfection, this comforting dish is ideal for family dinners, potlucks, or barbecues. With just 15 minutes of prep time and a hands-off bake, it’s a stress-free one-pot wonder that serves up to 8! Serve it alongside fresh bread or enjoy it as a meal on its own—either way, this baked bean casserole is guaranteed to impress. Keywords: Calico Bean Pot, baked bean casserole, easy dinner recipe, hearty comfort food.

Nutriscore Rating: 76/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:60 mins

Total Time:75 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 4 slices bacon
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 1 15-ounce can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 15-ounce can lima beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 15-ounce can pinto beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 28-ounce can baked beans (with sauce)
• 1 cup ketchup
• 0.5 cup brown sugar, packed
• 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 1 teaspoon yellow mustard
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

In a large skillet, cook the bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove the bacon, crumble it, and set aside. Discard most of the grease, leaving about 1 tablespoon in the skillet.

Step 2

In the same skillet, add the ground beef and chopped onion. Cook over medium heat until the beef is browned and the onion is soft, about 7-8 minutes. Drain any excess grease.

Step 3

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

Step 4

In a large oven-safe pot or casserole dish, combine the cooked ground beef mixture, crumbled bacon, kidney beans, lima beans, pinto beans, and baked beans.

Step 5

In a small bowl, mix together the ketchup, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, mustard, salt, and black pepper. Stir until well combined.

Step 6

Pour the sauce mixture over the bean and meat mixture. Stir until everything is evenly coated.

Step 7

Cover the pot or casserole dish with a lid or aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes.

Step 8

Remove the lid or foil and bake uncovered for an additional 15 minutes to allow the top to slightly caramelize.

Step 9

Remove from the oven and let sit for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy your Calico Bean Pot with freshly baked bread or on its own!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1880.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2614.5

Total Fat 95.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 36.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.0g
Cholesterol 332.7mg	0%
Sodium 3873.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 316.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 49.3g	0%
Total Sugars 150.7g
Protein 138.0g	0%

Vitamin D 5.1IU	0%
Calcium 404.1mg	0%
Iron 23.5mg	0%
Potassium 4423.7mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 32.1%

Protein: 20.6%

Carbs: 47.3%