beans

beans are another versatile staple we always keep in the house. we definately buy our beans in bulk. i like to cook a huge crockpot full of beans and use them for several meals. its so easy. i get the beans ready the night before by seasoning with taco seasoning and pepper. hubby gets up at 4 to leave for work so he pours in the water and starts them and they cook all day, and make the house smell yummy!!!
some very easy cheap meals we use beans for are:
beans and chips
a bowl of beans
sour cream
shredded cheese
tortilla chips
top your beans with the sour cream and cheese. serve with a side of chips. i love to scoop my beans with the chips. cheap, easy and less dishes!
chili cheese dogs
hot dogs
buns
beans
cheese
cook the hot dogs. add the buns. top with beans and cheese!
i already gave my nacho recipe in the rice article. this is another way we use our beans. but any easy mexican dish can use the beans. we make burritos and quesadillas with beans too. beans are healthy as well. beans also freeze well. if i dont think we are going to get through the leftovers in a good amount of time i will freeze. this makes a nice dinner for a late, busy night!