Calico Baked Beans
These hearty beans could be a whole meal on their own!
- 1 pound ground beef OR sausage (hot or mild)
- 1/2 cup diced onion
- 1 green bell pepper, diced (optional)
- 1/2 pound bacon, cut into small chunks
- 1 can kidney beans, drained (15 oz)
- 1 can butter beans, drained (15 oz)
- 1 can pork and beans, drained (15 oz)
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup white sugar
- 3 Tbs ketchup
- 1 Tbs white or apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp prepared mustard
- a couple squirts of honey (optional)
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a large skillet over medium heat, brown beef or sausage, onion, pepper, and bacon. Cook until no pink remains on the meat, and drain excess grease if needed.
Mix beans with meat and onion mixture. Add sugars, ketchup, vinegar, and mustard. Stir thoroughly. Pour into ovenproof casserole dish and cover.
Bake in preheated 350 degree oven for 1-1/2 hours. Makes 8 to 10 servings. Enjoy!