The Ultimate Calico Beans Recipe for Game Day 🏈 | Easy Party Side Dish

Описание: The Ultimate “Big Game” Calico Beans Recipe 🏈🍲

Looking for the perfect Game Day side dish that everyone will love? These slow cooker Calico Beans are sweet, savory, smoky, and packed with flavor. They’re easy to prep, great for feeding a crowd, and even better the next day.

Whether you’re hosting a Big Game watch party, heading to a potluck, or planning a family BBQ, this classic Calico Beans recipe is a reliable crowd favorite that never disappoints.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe
• Easy Slow Cooker Recipe – Minimal prep, big flavor
• Make-Ahead Friendly – Reheats beautifully
• Perfect for Parties – Game Day, potlucks, BBQs, or comfort food nights

⏱️ Video Chapters
00:00 Ultimate Calico Beans for Game Day
00:24 Ingredients Overview
02:05 Cooking the Bacon & Ground Beef
04:31 Assembling the Slow Cooker
06:33 Mixing the Sauce
07:05 Serving Suggestions & Variations
07:29 Taste Test & Final Thoughts

🍲 Classic Calico Beans (Slow Cooker Recipe)
Sweet, savory, and smoky — the ultimate Game Day bean recipe.
🕒 Cook Time
Prep: 15–20 minutes
Cook: 4 hours (LOW)
Serves: 6–8

🛒 Ingredients
1 large (28 oz) can baked beans (do not drain)
1 can kidney beans, drained
1 can butter beans, drained
1 can pinto beans, drained
1/2 lb ground beef
3-4 slices bacon, chopped
1 small onion, chopped

Sauce Ingredients
1/2 cup brown sugar (packed)
1/2 cup ketchup
2-3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1 teaspoon liquid smoke (adjust to taste)
Salt, to taste
Black pepper, to taste

🔥 Instructions
1. Cook the Meat
In a large skillet over medium heat:
Cook the bacon until it starts to crisp
Add the ground beef and chopped onion
Cook until the beef is fully browned and the onion is soft
Drain excess grease if needed

2. Assemble the Crock Pot
Add to the slow cooker:
Baked beans (with liquid)
Kidney beans
Butter beans
Pinto beans
Cooked beef, bacon, and onion mixture

3. Make the Sauce
Add directly into the crock pot:
Brown sugar
Ketchup
Apple cider vinegar
Liquid smoke
Salt and pepper
Stir everything well until fully combined.

4. Slow Cook
Cover and cook on LOW for 4 hours
Stir once or twice if possible

🍽️ Serve & Tips
• Serve hot as a side dish or hearty main
• Pairs well with burgers, hot dogs, ribs, or pulled pork
• Even better the next day
• Easy to double for large parties

🔧 Optional Adjustments
• Like it smokier? Add a touch more liquid smoke
• Want more sweetness? Add 1–2 tablespoons extra brown sugar
• Prefer thicker beans? Crack the lid for the last 20–30 minutes

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