A Perfect Day for Calico Beans

I have had my furnace on since the last day of August.  It has been downright chilly and sometimes even cold, but today it is clear and in the 70's.  A virtual heat wave!

I have begun to decorate my house for the Fall season.  You can't really see it in this picture, but tucked around the autumn leaves on top of the piano are tiny little orange lights.  At night, they make the room look really cozy and cheerful...sort of like candy corn for the eyes!

Today is the perfect day for Calico Beans.  My husband loves this recipe.  I love that it is easy to make...

                               Calico Beans

1 lb. hamburger

1/4 lb. bacon

1 medium onion, diced

1 large can of pork and beans

1 can butter beans

1 can kidney beans

1/2 cup catsup

1/2 cup brown sugar

2 Tbsp vinegar

1/2 tsp salt

Brown burger and onion in skillet.  Drain.  Cook bacon.

Combine meat and all beans.  Pour into a greased casserole.

Combine catsup, brown sugar, vinegar and salt.  Pour over the meat and beans.

Bake at 350 for one hour.

I usually just dump all this in the crockpot instead of a casserole to cook, and it tastes just as good if not better.  Have a great weekend!  DLB