This recipe is still a work in progress. I've made it a few times, and each time I have made notations of things to change about it. It started out too sweet for me, then I thought it needed more vinegar. It's always been good, I am just trying to make it perfect. :) I think it's pretty close now...

Calico Beans

Yield: 8 servings

Ingredients:
1/2 lb. bacon, diced
1 lb. ground beef
1 onion, chopped
2/3 cup ketchup
3 tbsp. white vinegar
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup sugar
1 tsp. salt
1 tbsp. dry mustard
2 (16 oz.) cans pork and beans, pork removed
2 (15 oz.) can butter beans, drained and rinsed
1 (15 oz.) can lima beans, drained and rinsed
1 (15 oz.) can red kidney beans, drained and rinsed

Directions:
In a large skillet, sauté the bacon until crisp. Remove to paper towels. To the drippings, add the ground beef and onion. Cook until the meat is no longer pink and the onions are tender.

In a small bowl, whisk together the ketchup, vinegar, sugar, salt and dry mustard to make the sauce.

In a large bowl, combine the ground beef and onions, bacon and beans. Pour over the sauce and toss to coat.

Transfer to a 9 x 13 x 2" baking dish. Bake at 350º for 45 minutes.