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Betty's 3-Bean Hot Dish (a la Minnesota)

Betty's 3-Bean Hot Dish (a la Minnesota)

Name: Betty's 3-Bean Hot Dish (a la Minnesota)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 1 h 20 min
Total time: 1 h 30 min
Yield: 1 pot
Ingredients: ¼ pound bacon; 1 pound ground beef; 1 onion, diced; 1 (15 ounce) can pork and beans, drained; 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, drained; 1 (15 ounce) can butter beans, drained; ½ cup ketchup; ½ cup brown sugar; 2 tablespoons white vinegar; 1 tablespoon yellow mustard

Rating: 4.73 stars

15 Ratings
13 Reviews
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My dearest 80-something friend Betty gave me this sensational, hearty recipe for a 3-bean hot dish. She's Finnish, I believe this has roots to home, and it's really tasty! My hubby, who hates beans, demanded I get the recipe. We first devoured it at Betty and Jim's 60th wedding anniversary! Perfect for potlucks.

By MrsWifey/Mommy

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Recipe Summary

prep:

10 mins

cook:

1 hr 20 mins

total:

1 hr 30 mins

Servings:

Yield:

1 pot

Nutrition Info

Directions

Step 1

Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain bacon slices on paper towels. Crumble when cooled. Wipe out skillet with a paper towel.

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Step 2

Cook and stir ground beef in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain and discard grease. Add onion and cook until clear, about 5 minutes more.
Step 3

Combine cooked bacon, cooked beef, pork and beans, kidney beans, butter beans, ketchup, brown sugar, vinegar, and mustard in a slow cooker. Stir to combine. Cook on High until heated through, about 1 hour.

Cook's Note:

To make this on the stovetop, add cooked meat and all other ingredients to a large skillet and simmer until heated through, about 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

360 calories; protein 19.7g 39% DV; carbohydrates 44.7g 14% DV; fat 11.9g 18% DV; cholesterol 43.6mg 15% DV; sodium 810mg 32% DV. Full Nutrition

Reviews (13)

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lutzflcat

01/31/2018

1.30.18 This recipe is almost identical to a Calico Beans recipe that I’ve made for years, except some of the ingredient amounts are different, and my old recipe calls for garlic salt and baking in the oven. I followed the directions up to the point that it was supposed to go into a slow cooker for an hour (another dirty pot) which simply didn’t make a whole lot of sense to me. I ended up cooking this stove top for about 20 minutes, and it turned out well. For us, it was a bit sweet (personal taste preference) but still tasted very good. Thanks for sharing your dear friend’s recipe. Read More

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(13)

15 Ratings

5 star values: 12
4 star values: 2
3 star values: 1
2 star values: 0
1 star values: 0

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lutzflcat

01/30/2018

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Dan Morris

06/16/2018

This is a winner! Family loved it, and tried it again with ground turkey and it was lighter and delicious. My thanks to Betty Read More

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(2)

bohncollector

12/30/2019

I've been making this forever always popular. You can change the beans this time added some black beans my hubby likes garbanzos. Water chestnuts add a nice crunch. I like extra bacon. Had to look this up because my recipe did not say how many servings it made so needed a comparison. Over the years I've made double for pot lucks but did not want a lot left over this makes for eight and that's correct. Read More

Michael Larese

05/25/2020

I Made this for a Memorial Day cookout. Very good and a crowd pleaser. A different spin on regular old baked beans. Followed the recipe as is and wouldn't change a thing! Read More

Damon Patterson

06/05/2018

We all really loved it!! Sweeter than I thought so I added cayenne Chili powder and some garlic love... but all in all Very Good keeping this recipe!! Read More

Doreen St Laurent

04/21/2020

I wasnt sure iI would like this. I dont like beans all that much , nor mustard, which I accidentally doubled. It was absolutely delicious and i will make again! Read More

Darlin1111

06/06/2020

I love this recipe, it is very simple to make and it is such good "comfort" food... I don't drain the pork and beans but do drain the other two cans of beans... Read More

Sarah Anderson

12/04/2020

Love, love, love. Exactly perfect hot dish Betty! Read More

Ebony Rose

06/04/2018

Okay no bacon onion butter beans or brown sugar. It was still awesome enough that there was almost nothing left. Everyone had seconds! Definitely a keeper! Read More

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Nutritional Information

Betty's 3-Bean Hot Dish (a la Minnesota)

Servings Per Recipe: 8
Calories: 359.7

% Daily Value *

protein: 39 %

carbohydrates: 14 %

exchange other carbs:

dietary fiber: 30 %

sugars:

fat: 18 %

saturated fat: 22 %

cholesterol: 15 %

vitamin a iu: 3 %

niacin equivalents: 45 %

vitamin b6: 12 %

vitamin c: 8 %

folate: 3 %

calcium: 9 %

iron: 19 %

magnesium: 12 %

potassium: 11 %

sodium: 32 %

thiamin: 15 %

calories from fat:

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*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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lutzflcat

01/30/2018

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Dan Morris

06/16/2018

This is a winner! Family loved it, and tried it again with ground turkey and it was lighter and delicious. My thanks to Betty

Helpful

(2)

bohncollector

12/30/2019

Michael Larese

05/25/2020

I Made this for a Memorial Day cookout. Very good and a crowd pleaser. A different spin on regular old baked beans. Followed the recipe as is and wouldn't change a thing!

Damon Patterson

06/05/2018

We all really loved it!! Sweeter than I thought so I added cayenne Chili powder and some garlic love... but all in all Very Good keeping this recipe!!

Doreen St Laurent

04/21/2020

I wasnt sure iI would like this. I dont like beans all that much , nor mustard, which I accidentally doubled. It was absolutely delicious and i will make again!

Darlin1111

06/06/2020

I love this recipe, it is very simple to make and it is such good "comfort" food... I don't drain the pork and beans but do drain the other two cans of beans...

Sarah Anderson

12/04/2020

Love, love, love. Exactly perfect hot dish Betty!

Ebony Rose

06/04/2018

Okay no bacon onion butter beans or brown sugar. It was still awesome enough that there was almost nothing left. Everyone had seconds! Definitely a keeper!

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