calico bean casserole bake (Printable Version)
Mixed beans, bacon, and savory sauce come together for a warm, comforting, and satisfying baked dish.
# What You'll Need:
→ Protein and Legumes
01 - 225 grams (8 ounces) lean ground beef
02 - 225 grams (8 ounces) bacon, chopped
03 - 400 grams (14 ounces) canned baked beans
04 - 400 grams (14 ounces) canned kidney beans, drained and rinsed
05 - 400 grams (14 ounces) canned butter beans, drained and rinsed
→ Vegetables
06 - 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
→ Sauces and Seasonings
07 - 80 grams (1/3 cup) ketchup
08 - 50 grams (1/4 cup) brown sugar, packed
09 - 30 milliliters (2 tablespoons) distilled white vinegar
10 - 10 grams (2 teaspoons) yellow mustard
11 - 2 grams (1/2 teaspoon) kosher salt
12 - 1 gram (1/4 teaspoon) ground black pepper
# Steps to Follow:
01 - In a large skillet, cook chopped bacon over medium heat until crisp. Add ground beef and continue cooking, breaking up the meat, until browned. Drain excess fat.
02 - Add chopped onion to the skillet with the cooked meat and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.
03 - In a large mixing bowl, combine baked beans, kidney beans, butter beans, ketchup, brown sugar, vinegar, mustard, salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly.
04 - Stir the cooked meat and sautéed onions into the bean mixture until evenly distributed.
05 - Transfer the mixture to a 2-liter (2-quart) baking dish. Bake in a preheated oven at 175°C (350°F) for 45 minutes, uncovered, until bubbly and heated through.
06 - Allow casserole to rest for 10 minutes before serving to enhance flavor development.
# Additional Tips::
01 -
- Flexible with whatever canned beans you have in your pantry
- Delivers big flavors with minimal prep
- Perfect for feeding a hungry crowd or meal prepping ahead
02 -
- Packed with protein and fiber to keep you full
- Freezes beautifully in individual portions
- Sweet smoky and tangy all in one bite
03 -
- Drain beans very well or the casserole can turn watery
- Let the dish rest for ten minutes after baking to set the layers
- For an extra cheesy finish sprinkle the top with shredded sharp cheddar before baking