A few weeks ago, I got a 4 lb bag of dried pinto beans at Wal-Mart for $1.98. I had planned to make 4 separate meals from the bag, but last week, I was inspired to feed the freezer as well as the family. We spent on takeout when I wasn't feeling up to cooking and I wanted to have a few "safety net" meals waiting for the next time life happens and dinner doesn't. I had used 1 lb the week before and had 3 left. I had some super-bargain pork chops I tossed in, but I fully intend to make it without next time. These beans were great!
Mega Pot o' Pintos
3-4 lbs pintos, soaked
2 large sweet onions
1 red bell pepper, finely chopped
2 stalks celery, finely chopped
3 Tbsp chopped garlic
2 pints Nearly Free Chicken Stock
2 cans Rotel
I simmered it all day, seasoned with Mexican spices, topped with taco sauce, cheese and sliced green onions. It was fabulous! Sooooo freaking good, so stinking cheap, very easy AND I got 3 big meals from it; 1 for that night, 2 waiting for me in the freezer.
With the pork chops I had tossed in, the entire pot (not counting toppers) costs about $6. For 3 huge meals!!!!
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