Calico Bean Salad Recipe
🕒 Cook Time: 45 minutes
🕒 Prep Time: 15 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 1 hour
🍽️ Servings: 12
Description:
Indulge in the delightful flavors of this Calico Bean Salad, a hearty dish perfect for any occasion. Bursting with the wholesome goodness of beans, savory meats, and a sweet tangy dressing, it’s sure to be a hit at your next gathering.
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 1 can | Pinto beans |
| 1 can | Butter beans |
| 1 can | Kidney beans |
| 1 cup | Ketchup |
| 3/4 cup | Brown sugar |
| 1/2 cup | Sugar |
| 2/3 cup | Vinegar |
| 1 tbsp | Dry mustard |
| 1 lb | Ground beef |
| 1 lb | Ground pork |
| 1 | Onion |
| 3 slices | Bacon |
Instructions:
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Prepare Beans:
- Mix all of the beans together in a large bowl and drain any excess liquid.
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Prepare Dressing:
- In the same bowl, mix in the ketchup, brown sugar, sugar, vinegar, and dry mustard until well combined.
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Cook Meat and Onion:
- In a skillet, brown the ground beef and ground pork with the chopped onion until fully cooked. Drain any excess fat.
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Combine Ingredients:
- Add the cooked meat and onion mixture to the bean mixture. Stir until evenly distributed.
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Assemble:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Transfer the bean and meat mixture into a casserole dish, spreading it out evenly.
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Add Bacon Topping:
- Lay the bacon slices on top of the bean mixture in the casserole dish.
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Bake:
- Cover the casserole dish with foil and bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes, or until the beans are tender and the flavors are well melded.
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Serve:
- Once baked, remove from the oven and let it cool slightly before serving. Enjoy this delicious Calico Bean Salad warm or at room temperature.
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 465.9
- Fat: 23.4g
- Saturated Fat: 7.6g
- Cholesterol: 58.5mg
- Sodium: 948.4mg
- Carbohydrates: 46.2g
- Fiber: 6g
- Sugar: 27.2g
- Protein: 18.8g
Indulge in the rich flavors and hearty textures of this Calico Bean Salad, a comforting dish that’s perfect for potlucks, picnics, or simply as a satisfying meal at home!
