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  • Budget Crockpot Recipe of the Week

    Hearty Crockpot Beans, Sausage & Potatoes

    Looking for a delicious meal that won’t stretch your grocery budget? This slow-cooker favorite is filling, easy to prepare, and makes enough for several generous servings.

    Ingredients

    • 1 package (14 oz.) smoked sausage, sliced
    • 4 medium potatoes, diced
    • 1 onion, chopped
    • 2 cans (15 oz. each) pinto beans, drained
    • 1 can (14.5 oz.) diced tomatoes
    • 2 cups chicken broth
    • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
    • 1 teaspoon onion powder
    • 1 teaspoon paprika
    • ½ teaspoon black pepper
    • Salt to taste

    Directions

    1. Place the potatoes and onions in the bottom of the crockpot.
    2. Add the sliced sausage, beans, and diced tomatoes.
    3. Pour in the chicken broth.
    4. Sprinkle the seasonings over everything.
    5. Cover and cook on Low for 7–8 hours or High for 4–5 hours, until the potatoes are tender.
    6. Stir well before serving.

    Money-Saving Tip

    This meal costs only a few dollars per serving and tastes even better the next day. Leftovers freeze beautifully for quick lunches or dinners later in the week.

    “Good food doesn’t have to be expensive—it just needs to be made with love.”

  • Budget Crockpot Lentil Soup

    A warm, filling, and inexpensive meal that can feed a family for just a few dollars.

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    Ingredients

    • 1 pound dried lentils (brown or green)
    • 1 onion, chopped
    • 2 carrots, sliced
    • 2 celery stalks, chopped
    • 3 cloves garlic, minced
    • 1 can diced tomatoes
    • 6 cups broth or water
    • 1 teaspoon salt
    • 1 teaspoon black pepper
    • 1 teaspoon paprika
    • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
    • 2 tablespoons olive oil (optional)

    Optional Add-Ins

    • Diced potatoes
    • Spinach or kale
    • Cooked sausage or ham
    • Rice for extra servings
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    Instructions

    1. Rinse the lentils and remove any debris.
    2. Add all ingredients to the crockpot.
    3. Stir everything together.
    4. Cook:
      • Low for 7–8 hours, or
      • High for 4–5 hours
    5. Taste and adjust seasoning before serving.

    If you like a thicker soup, mash some of the lentils with a spoon before serving.

    Money-Saving Tips

    • Buy dried lentils in bulk for the lowest cost.
    • Use water instead of broth if needed.
    • Freeze leftovers for future meals.
    • Serve with bread or rice to stretch the meal even further.
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    Approximate Cost

    This recipe typically costs around $6–$10 total and can serve 6–8 people, depending on ingredients used.

    Healthy, hearty, and easy on the budget.

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