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Slow Cooker Calico Beans

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Calico beans are a satisfying cross between chili, baked beans, and a sloppy joe filling. Full of a homemade barbecue-style sauce, these calico beans are meaty, tangy, salty, and deliciously perfect for any barbecue, picnic, or potluck you are heading to!

Cooks' Note

If you like to use dried beans, you can make them ahead of time and freeze them in already portioned out amounts in freezer bags, making this almost as easy as opening a can for a fraction of the cost.

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