Mom's Calico Beans

Ingredients

• 1/4-1/2 lb bacon
• 1 lb ground beef
• 1/2 cup onion, chopped
• 1/2 cup brown sugar (packed)
• 1/2 cup ketchup
• 2 tablespoons vinegar
• 1 tablespoon prepared mustard
• 1 teaspoon salt

• 1 (15 ounce) can lima beans, drained

• 2 (15 ounce) cans kidney beans, drain 1 can

• 1 (28 ounce) can bushes original pork & beans

Directions

1. 1

   In a large kettle fry and dice bacon; set aside.

2. 2

   Brown ground beef and onion.

3. 3

   Add remaining ingredients and bacon.

4. 4

   Bake uncovered for 1-1/2 to 2 hours at 300°.

5. 5

   Enjoy with a slice of fresh buttered bread!

6. 6

   Note: I like mine with a little sauce so if you want it thicker drain the second can of kidney beans.

7. 7

   You can also make this in a crockpot, but personally I like it best when done in the oven.