CALICO BEANS

1/2 lb lean ground beef (or chicken)

1/2 lb bacon, diced

1 large onion, chopped

1/2 cup catsup

2 tsp salt

2 tsp mustard

4 tsp vinegar

3/4 cup brown sugar

1 can (28-oz) pork and beans

1 can chickpeas, drained

1 can kidney beans, drained

1 can or pkg frozen lima beans

In a large skillet, cook beef, bacon and onion until meat is cooked through and onion is tender. Drain if an excessive amount of fat. Stir in the catsup, salt, mustard and vinegar. Combine the remaining ingredients and add to the meat mixture. Pour into a 3-qt casserole dish and place lid on dish. Bake at 350 degrees approximately 40 minutes or until bubbly.

Yield: 6 to 8 servings

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