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
- 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
- Protein 32.82 g Good Source
- Carbs 70.86 g Moderate
- Total Fat 21.69 g High
- Saturated Fat 8.83 g High
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 67.4 mg High
- Sodium 1351.74 mg High
- Fiber 10.56 g Good Source
- Sugar 36.65 g High
- Added Sugar 10.75 g High
- Calcium 83.98 mg Low Source
- Iron 4.51 mg Good Source
- Potassium 496.38 mg Moderate
- Vitamin A 22.89 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 4.25 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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