Calico Beans

Ingredients:

• 6 bacon strips, diced
• 1 lb. ground beef
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1 (21 oz.) can pork and beans, undrained
• 1 (16 oz.) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 (15 oz.) can lima beans, rinsed and drained
• 1/2 cup ketchup
• 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
• 1 tbsp. vinegar
• 1 tsp. prepared mustard
• 1 tsp. salt

Directions:

1. In a skillet, cook bacon until crisp. Put on paper towel to drain. Discard drippings.
2. In the same skillet, cook beef and onion until beef is brown and onion tender. Drain. 
3. Combine beef and bacon with remaining ingredients. Spoon into greased 2 quart baking dish. Bake uncovered at 300°F for 1 hour.

Serves: 8-10

Submitted by Kathy Neuburg, a Taste of Home recipe