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Transfer to a greased 2-qt. cast-iron pan or baking dish."},{"@type":"HowToStep","text":"Bake, uncovered, until the beans are as thick as desired, 45-60 minutes."}],"recipeYield":"10 servings","author":[{"@type":"Person","name":"Taste Recipes Editorial Team"}],"nutrition":{"@type":"NutritionInformation","calories":" 260 calories","fatContent":"5g fat (2g saturated fat)","cholesterolContent":"32mg cholesterol","sodiumContent":"826mg sodium","carbohydrateContent":"39g carbohydrate (19g sugars","fiberContent":"7g fiber)","proteinContent":"18g protein."},"aggregateRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"AggregateRating","ratingValue":5,"reviewCount":25,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5},"recipeCuisine":"North America, Mexican","review":[{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2022-09-02","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"DianeM1955"},"reviewBody":"
I have been making this for years and it is a favorite at family gatherings, especially for summer cookouts. I usually finish cooking on low in a Crock Pot. Only changes I made are I use baby butter beans instead of the regular size and rinsed black beans instead of kidney beans as they are not a favorite. I taste before I add all the sugar just to make sure it's not too sweet. Great recipe!<\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2022-04-30","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Pamela6778"},"reviewBody":"I have never reviewed a recipe that I have not made 100% as written for the first time. This is my exception because the recipe delivered in an exceptional way. \n\nI had ground beef for dinner, and wanted something that wasn't Italian or pasta. I wanted it to be easy and crockpot friendly as well. My husband and son are picky eaters. It is a genuine challenge to find something we all like. After \"Googling\" recipe ideas, I found this one. It was appealing because it was a crockpot meal, contained beans (one of the few nutritional ingredients the entire family likes) and for the most part I had everything in the pantry. \n\nMy changes were as followed:\nI replaced the can of butter beans with an equal amount of frozen lima beans (previously thawed) and I used a can of pinto beans instead of pork and beans. I did not have crumbled bacon, but I did have bacon grease, so I added a tablespoon. \n\nI cut the sugar in half based on other review, and added a dash of liquid smoke. I put the crock in the fridge overnight. My spouse and I work different shifts, so he started cooking before leaving for work at 1PM. (Based on the recipe dinner should have been ready at 5).\n\nI definitely plan to make this again - the entire family really liked it. However, I have some thoughts........\n\n
Made this today for a side dish for 4th of July BBQ-made it exact and it was so good! Next time I make I will do it in the crockpot so I don\u2019t have to run the oven in the dead of summer. I probably left these in the oven at 375 about 20 minutes longer & then turned heat down to 300 and maybe another 15 minutes and I think they were just a tiny bit over cooked but still delish!<\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2023-11-15","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Mark5209"},"reviewBody":"
I made this, but of course like everything else I make, I always change it up a bit for my taste preferences. I used one can of Steakhouse Grilling baked beans, substituted the ketchup sause for smoke flavored barbecue sauce. I deleted the kidney beans, because i don't care for them, and the lima (butter) beans because there were none of them at the store. So I added black eyed peas instead, which I find more easily digestible, and another smaller can of plain northern beans. It was wonderful. Next time I'm also going to add about a cup of finely diced green peppers too. I also deleted the extra brown sugar since the can of Grilling Beans already had brown sugar in them. <\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2017-03-08","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"BarbHolding"},"reviewBody":"I have made this recipe several times. Can even make in crock pot too. We love them!Barb","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2013-06-17","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"debmansur"},"reviewBody":"My husband absolutely loved this (me, too)! Now I have to make it at least once a week for him. I cook the ground beef and onions, fry the bacon, mix everything together in the crock pot and let it cook. Great for hot, humid Florida days!!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2015-07-03","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Ozarkagirl"},"reviewBody":"I have made this dish for potlucks and family dinners numerous times and am always asked for the recipe. I use a 13 by 9 inch baking dish and add an interesting twist by turning the oven up to 400 degrees during the last 10-15 minutes and topping the beans with canned biscuits (Grands are great!) and sprinkling shredded cheese on top of the biscuits. Bake until the biscuits are fluffy and brown.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2014-05-09","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"lendysue"},"reviewBody":"back in the early 80's my sister-in-law gave me this recipe. we were young parents and in college. this was a great recipe. it tasted great, it was filling, it was cheap to make. over the years i had forgotten about this recipe. it was just a few weeks ago i was thinking about this recipe but did not know the name of it. i was looking in a Ginny's magazine and saw a recipe for calico beans. i almost jumped out of my skin. i was over joyed to see this recipe. i now have it back in my recipe box. i will never loose this recipe again. i love it. yum!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2012-05-21","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"mjjc"},"reviewBody":"This is an excellent recipe. My family loves this. However, I really don't care for the kidney beans in it, so I double the pork & beans. I use more bacon than called for, I cooked 12 ozs. of bacon . I like this dish meaty! The sauce ingredients I doubled to make it saucier. I get nothing but rave reviews when I make this recipe. It's wonderful! :) Thanks!!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2015-10-18","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"rossmom229"},"reviewBody":"We made this at our Girl Scout overnight for a hearty lunch served with cornbread. It was a big hit and very tasty and filling after a morning hike! Easy for the girls (12 and 13) to prep and serve.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2012-09-07","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Gogo-899"},"reviewBody":"There are no leftovers when I bring this dish to picnics or family gatherings","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2014-06-25","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"DragonSlayersRosebud"},"reviewBody":"Love this recipe! It's always requested for our 4th of July party!. I actually make it without the hamburger (hey, what the heck your hamburgers are grillin' later anyway!) and throw it in the crock pot on low for 4-6 hours and voila' , sit back, light a sparkler, grab a cold one and enjoy the party!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2020-06-11","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"AnneHealy"},"reviewBody":"I have made this three times now. It has become a favorite \"go to\" when barbecuing.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2019-10-31","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"tkuehl"},"reviewBody":"Like other reviews, this is a favorite childhood recipe. I always double it, because it is that good. I often prepare it ahead of time, then warm it up in the crockpot at a church function.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2016-05-19","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"TheDix"},"reviewBody":"I made this and sent it with my husband to a potluck. He came home with an empty dish--so I guess it was a hit! I could not find butter beans in the store so I used black beans. I added about 1\/2 teaspoon liquid smoke. I will save this recipe and make it again.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2007-12-18","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"carolbeth"},"reviewBody":"THIS IS A GREAT POTLUCK ITEM WE HAVE A GROUP OF 55 SO THIS IS EASY","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2014-05-26","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"BonnieGoring"},"reviewBody":"This is a family favorite.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2015-06-29","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"AmyIdaho"},"reviewBody":"Just took these to my niece's wedding reception! A gal searched me out as I was leaving with my crockpot to find out \"who made those beans!!\" Made my day! Best and easiest recipe ever!!!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-05-09","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"huntinmama8"},"reviewBody":"Wonderful main course with cornbread as a side I use ground venison instead of beef","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2012-05-21","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"ak4ever"},"reviewBody":"My boys (4 & 1) call these chocolate beans. We love them. Wish I could rate it 10 stars","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2018-03-19","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Kerrismom"},"reviewBody":"This is a favorite of mine since childhood. I love the tangy sweetness of the sauce mingled with the bacon flavor. Mmmmm... so good! Mom always used lima instead of butter beans for added color, and I usually do the same. Now my husband is a big fan of this dish as well. Works great in the crockpot as well.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2014-05-21","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Disir"},"reviewBody":"I am looking for a bean recipe similar to one that I had about a year ago. This isn't it but it's very, very good. Good enough for me to almost stop looking. I made this without the beef and it was still excellent. It was simple to put together in a short period of time.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2012-04-24","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"plainpatty"},"reviewBody":"These beans were a big hit with my family. 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<\/div>How can you thicken calico beans?<\/h3>
How else can you cook calico beans?<\/h3>