CALICO BEANS (Serves 6) 6 slices bacon 1/2 lb. ground beef 1 medium onion, chopped 1/2 c. catsup 1 tsp. salt 3/4 c. firmly packed brown sugar 1 tsp. dry mustard 2 tsp. cider vinegar 1 (16 oz.) can pork and beans 1 (16 oz.) can kidney beans 1 (16 oz.) can lima or butter beans Fry bacon in large skillet until crisp. Remove to paper towel to drain; crumble. Cook ground beef in bacon fat until done (no pink remains). Add chopped onions, saute until tender. Combine in 3-quart baking dish, beef, onion and catsup; add salt, brown sugar, mustard and vinegar. Partially drain all beans and add to baking dish. Stir gently until well mixed. Sprinkle with bacon and bake at 350 degrees for 40 minutes. Note: Can be done in crock-pot. This is a recipe from our database at Cookbooks On/Line! 1,000,000+ free recipes and free software at: http://www.cookbooks.com Accuracy is believed to be good, but is not guaranteed. This recipe posting is intended for personal use only. You can print a copy for yourself and/or your friends, but you cannot publish it or post it to any Internet or other public site without our permission. |