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
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Tri-Bean Calico Bake, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic Impact
- 41 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 17 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 69 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 27
- Heart Health
- 39
- Metabolic
- 53
- Digestive
- 24
- Inflammatory
- 44
- Performance
- 40
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- 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
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
Bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 40 minutes.
- Calories 590.28 kcal High 30%
- Protein 32.82 g Good Source 66%
- Carbohydrate 70.86 g 26%
- Total Fat 21.69 g High 28%
- Saturated Fat 8.83 g High 44%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 67.4 mg High 22%
- Sodium 1351.74 mg High 59%
- Dietary Fiber 10.56 g Good Source 38%
- Total Sugars 36.65 g --
- Added Sugars 10.75 g High 22%
- Calcium 83.98 mg Low Source 6%
- Iron 4.51 mg Good Source 25%
- Potassium 496.38 mg Moderate 11%
- Vitamin A 22.89 mcg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin C 4.25 mg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Tri Bean Calico Bake is made with 12 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 55 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Bacon Bits, Baked Beans, Black Pepper, and Brown Sugar. Each serving provides about 590.28 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Tri-Bean Calico Bake made of?
- The main ingredients are Bacon Bits, Baked Beans, Black Pepper, Brown Sugar, Dry Mustard. The full list of 12 is above.
- How long does it take to make Tri-Bean Calico Bake?
- About 55 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 35 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 590.28 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Tri-Bean Calico Bake easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 12 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Tri-Bean Calico Bake healthy?
- Tri-Bean Calico Bake has an easyChef Pro health score of 42/100. Per serving, it provides 590.28 calories and 32.82 g of protein, or 66% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber and iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1351.74 mg (59% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 8.83 g (44% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 10.75 g (22% of the Daily Value). It contains Tomatoes and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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