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Calico Beans
1 lb. Bacon 1 lb. Ground Beef 2 Tbs. Vinegar 1 large onion, chopped ¾ cup brown sugar 1 tsp. dry mustard (or ¼ cup regular mustard)
1 can Pork & Beans (do NOT drain) 1 can EA. (drain ALL) Light & Dark Red Kidney beans (one can each), Black beans, Pinto beans, & Lima beans
¼ cup Ketchup 1 can tomato paste Cumin, chili powder, & pepper to taste
Cook bacon until crisp, then use grease to sauté onion until almost translucent. Drain off all fat. Crumble bacon when cooled. Brown ground beef and drain as well.
Put all the other ingredients in a crockpot, mix, then add the meat and onion and mix again. Start on High until very warm, stirring occasionally, then turn to Low and heat for at least 1 hour.