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

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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.

Submitted by MrsWifey/Mommy
Updated on September 28, 2023
Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
1 hr 20 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 30 mins
Servings:
8
Yield:
1 pot
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings

  • 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

Directions

  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.

  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.

  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.

Recipe Tip

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

23 home cooks made it!

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

360 Calories
12g Fat
45g Carbs
20g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 360
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 12g 15%
Saturated Fat 4g 22%
Cholesterol 44mg 15%
Sodium 810mg 35%
Total Carbohydrate 45g 16%
Dietary Fiber 8g 27%
Total Sugars 22g
Protein 20g 39%
Vitamin C 5mg 5%
Calcium 87mg 7%
Iron 4mg 19%
Potassium 379mg 8%

* 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.