CALICO BEANS - SLOW COOKED

Calico Beans - Slow Cooked image

Provided by Cassie *

Time 4h15m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 lb ground beef
1 lb bacon, cut into 4 inch pieces
1 large onion, chopped
2 stalk(s) celery,finely chopped
30 oz canned pork and beans, do not drain
15 - 20 oz butter beans, drained (or lima beans, drained)
15 oz kidney beans - drained
3 Tbsp mustard
4 - 5 Tbsp brown sugar
2 Tbsp molasses
3/4 c ketchup

Steps:

1. Coat inside of slow cooker with non stick cooking spray. Add cut up bacon, hamburger, chopped onion, and celery to a large skillet. Cook hamburger mixture until ground beef is browned and onions are soft. ( drain ) Add remaining ingredients to skillet and stir until well combined. Pour mixture into slow cooker and cook on high 1 hour. Reduce heat to low and continue cooking 3 to 4 more hours. Turn to warm until ready to serve. Every slow cooker temperature varies. Check your dish after 3 hours and adjust cooking time accordingly.