If the beans get overheated, they can split and experience a texture loss. To cook, let the beans thaw out completely and then reheat low and slow. This recipe can be frozen for up to 3 months without any texture loss. Yes! To freeze, portion the calico beans mixture into 2 cup servings and lay flat to freeze.
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My favorite thing to serve with calico beans is a generous portion of bread – whether you go for real bread or a low carb bread (although there is nothing low carb about a bowl full of beans!)Ĭalico beans can be served as a main or as a side dish, so if you need even more to serve alongside it here are some suggestions: This hearty meal is ready in about 1 hour yet it tastes like they were slow cooked all day. The instant pot will both sauté the beef and slow cook these beans so you’re not washing multiple pots at the end of the day. My mom still makes this calico beans recipe on the stovetop (using canned beans) but since I’m obsessed with my instant pot, I’ve converted her version into an instant pot calico beans recipe. I’ll give the measurements for both below, so feel free to use whichever method you prefer. Traditionally made by hydrating dried beans (which takes at least 4 hours or can be done overnight), this calico beans recipe can also be made super quick with the use of canned beans. It is very similar to a chilli, though it has more beans in it than most traditional chillies do. My aunt Pam got everyone hooked with her original recipe, but then after losing the recipe card my mom made a version of her own.Ĭalico beans get their name from the mixture of colors of all the different types of beans used that represents a multicolored, calico cat.
This calico beans recipe was a household favorite growing up.
It’s a filling, comforting dish with great depth of flavor and plenty of protein! This Instant Pot Calico Beans recipe is what would happen if you combined chilli and baked beans.
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