Calico Beans - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 lb. bacon
1 lb. lean ground beef
1 c. chopped onions
1 large can pork and beans
1 large can red kidney beans
1 large can lima beans
2 tsp. vinegar
1/2 c. catsup
1/2 c. white sugar
3/4 c. firmly packed brown sugar
1 tsp. dry mustard
1 can chickpeas (optional)
1 can cannellini beans (optional)

Preparation

Fry bacon until crisp; drain on paper towels and break into 1 1/2-inch pieces.
Pour off fat from pan, leaving a small amount to brown beef and onions.
Pour off excess drippings from beef/onion mixture.
Combine all other ingredients in a large pan or casserole that may be covered; add meat and blend through bean mixture.
Add bacon and fold gently.
Bake, covered, at 350\u00b0 for 40 minutes or until bubbly.
Serve with a green salad and delicious loaf of bread.