ground beef and mixed beans in a white bowl - Patterson Watkins/Chowhound Like many popular home recipes, we have no real idea who first came up with the concept of calico beans, nor who was first to ... While calico beans don't have a clear, definitive origin, it's an old-school dish that was perfect for potlucks and backyard barbecues, being simple to make in large batches, and ahead of time. In ...

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Calico Beans is a hearty dish made in a Crockpot with several cans of beans, bacon, ground beef, and brown sugar tomato sauce. It is very easy to put together dinner. This side dish doesn’t take a ...