Calico Beans



Prep Time: 20 Min

Cook Time: 6 Hours

Yields: 6 - 8 Servings

Description
A multi-bean, beef and bacon dish that is good anytime of the year.

Ingredients

 * 1 pound lean ground beef
 * 6 slices bacon, diced
 * ¼ cup chopped onion
 * 2 cans (approx 16 ounces each) baked beans, drain but reserve liquid
 * 1 can (15 ounces) red kidney beans, drained
 * 1 can (15 ounces) lima beans, drained
 * ¼ cup molasses
 * ½ to ¾ cup brown sugar
 * ¼ cup ketchup
 * 2 tsp mustard

Directions

 * 1) Drain the juice in the baked beans and reserve to use as needed to thin mixture throughout cooking.
 * 2) Brown ground beef with bacon and onion.
 * 3) Put all ingredients in slow cooker.
 * 4) Cover and cook on high for 1 hour.
 * 5) Reduce to low and cook 3 to 5 hours.