Instant Pot Calico Beans
This Calico Bean meal is so delicious and easy to make; sweet, salt and filling. Make in the instant pot, slow cooker or in the oven. Pair with some bread and/or salad. Great for large crowds.
Prep Time15 mins
Cook Time15 mins
Total Time30 mins
Course: Main Dish, Soup
Keyword: Bacon, Beans, Beef, Instant Pot, one pot
Servings: 8 people
- 1 lb bacon cut into bite sizes
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 large onion chopped
- 1/2 cup celery chopped very small
- 2 cans pork n beans not drained
- 1 can lima beans drained
- 2 cans kidney beans drained
Sauce
- 1 cup ketchup
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 Tbsp vinegar
- 1 Tbsp yellow mustard
- dash of salt & pepper
In a small bowl combine ketchup, brown sugar, vinegar and mustard. Set aside.
In the instant pot set it to saute, add bacon and brown for about 5-7 minutes. Add the ground beef and onion to the bacon and continue cooking until the bacon and beef are thoroughly cooked. No need to drain the grease.
Stir in the beans, celery and sauce mix into the instant pot with the meat mixture. Stir completely.
Close the lid, turn it to "sealing" and click manual high pressure for 12 minutes.
Let it naturally release if you have the time, if not do the quick release after about 5-10 just be very careful with this step.
Serve warm, season with salt and pepper.