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Tri-Bean Calico Bake

Tri-Bean Calico Bake layers ground beef, smoky bacon, and onions with baked, kidney, and butter beans in a sweet-tangy brown sugar and ketchup glaze. The result is rich, meaty, and lightly smoky with a gentle acidity that keeps each bite balanced. It’s perfect for potlucks, game-day gatherings, or a cozy family dinner alongside cornbread or a crisp salad.

  • Prep20 mins
  • Cook35 mins
  • Serves6
  • DifficultyEasy
Tri-Bean Calico Bake
  1. 1

    Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

  2. 2

    Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir the beef, bacon, and onion in the hot skillet until the beef is browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain the fat.

  3. 3

    In a large bowl, combine baked beans with pork, kidney beans, and butter beans. Stir in the brown sugar, ketchup, mustard, and vinegar. Add the cooked beef mixture; mix well and season with salt and pepper. Transfer the mixture to a 9x13-inch baking dish.

  4. 4

    Bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 40 minutes.