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calico beans recipe

Mom's Calico Beans Recipe

A twist on the traditional calico beans recipe made in the instant pot. 

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 cup ham chopped
  • 1 can pinto beans drained
  • 1 can northern beans drained
  • 1 can black beans drained
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar not packed
  • 1/3 cup molasses
  • 2 tbsp ketchup
  • 1 tbsp yellow mustard
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 tsp garlic powder, minced onion, chili powder each
  • 1 pinch salt & pepper each
  • Olive Oil
  • 1 tsp corn starch
  • 1 tsp water

Instructions

  1. Set the Instant Pot to saute.  Drizzle with olive oil. 

    Brown ground beef.  

    Add all remaining ingredients and mix well.  

    Set instant pot to slow cook for 30 minutes and cover. 

    After 30 minutes, set instant pot to saute setting. Uncover. 

    Stir in cornstarch slurry (corn starch and the water).  

    Let cook until bubbling, stirring often, sauce thickens. 

    Hold on keep warm until ready serve. 

    These go GREAT with fresh bread and butter!