Bean There, Done That

Being the typical newlywed, Ryan and I are always on the lookout for new recipes and concoctions that we can do on the cheap.

This bag of beans from Costco cost around $20, and even with just the first batch we are already starting to get our moneys worth! 

Preparation:

1. Put the amount of beans you want to make in a glass pan so you can see most of the beans at once

2. Sort out and throw away any beans with imperfections {shriveled up, weird color, etc.}

3. Put the beans in a colander and wash beans until there is no more dirty water coming out the colander

4. Soak the beans. Put your beans in a big bowl and put triple the amount of warm water in the bowl

 {3 cups of beans=9 cups of warm water; 4 cups of beans=12 cups of warm water}

5. Put a cover on the bowl and let them soak for 6-12 hours 

{the more the better, leave them soaking overnight/all day if you can}

6. Drain out the beans with the colander, and now you are ready to start cooking! 

Cooking:

1. Put beans in the crockpot and cover with water. 

2. Add pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, and chili powder all for taste 

{this you can mix and match and put in what you think will taste good}

3. Put on high for 6-8 hours at least, or low for overnight

{These babies aren't done until they are nice and soft}

Now you're ready to make something delicious for cheap! 

Burritos, refried beans, dip, tacos, as a side dish. 

This batch of 4 cups=$1.25

{And the 4 cups fills the whole crockpot, a TRUCKLOAD of beans!}

<3 Bri