Cheap Meals For Your Family

Cooking beans in the crockpot will not only save time but the end results will have better texture and taste.

Red Beans in a Crockpot

Prep: 15 minutes

Cook: 6-8 hours

Meal Preparation Ingredients:

• 16 ounces kidney beans
• 1 large bell pepper, chopped
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 3 stalks celery, chopped
• 1 small carrot, finely sliced
• 1 tablespoon Tabasco sauce
• 4 cloves garlic, crushed
• 1/4 teaspoon thyme
• 1/4 teaspoon sage
• 1/4 teaspoon marjoram
• 3 tablespoons parsley
• 1/2 teaspoon white pepper
• 1/2teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon red pepper

Meal Preparation Directions:

1. Put everything in the crock pot on high heat.
2. Cook on high, covered for 6-10 hours. Check liquid level, adding water if needed to cover the beans.
3. You can add ham or beef to complete the meal.

Meal Assembly:

Serves 20 – serve with a dinner salad and some fresh dinner rolls for a complete healthy dinner.

Tip: Double the ingredients for a make ahead freezer meal!