Calico Beans for Comfort of the Body and Soul by Norm Cable

by Norm Cable

May 29, 2024

Food is vital for sustaining life. Without proper nourishment, our bodies become weak, and we cannot function properly. We must take care of our bodies by eating properly and taking care to take in the proper nutrients so that we thrive on being healthy. My recipe is a comfort food. Comfort foods help us to maintain good mental health also.

The same idea applies to one’s spiritual food. We need a proper diet of spiritual food so that we do not become weak and weary but continue to thrive in our spiritual journey with God. Feeding the soul is as vital for our Christian life just as food is vital for physical health.

Jesus talks about the importance of spiritual food in Matthew 4:4. “Man does not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes from the mouth of God.” We constantly need spiritual food to feed our souls so that we are able to continue our Christian journey.

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Calico Beans for Comfort of the Body and Soul

Brown the following:

¼ lb bacon(cut up)

1 lb ground beef

½ onion (chopped)

Drain ground beef and bacon. Then add the following:

14 oz can of butter beans (drained)

16 oz can of pork and beans

16 oz can of kidney beans or pinto beans

½ cup catsup

½ cup brown sugar

1 tsp yellow mustard

2 tsp cider vinegar

Place in an uncovered casserole and bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes.

Enjoy.