Monday, October 13, 2008

Set It and Forget It

(Amy)  While Dave and I are both in school and working, there are days when I need a really quick and easy to prepare meal for dinner.  One of our simplest standbys is Taco Soup that you make in your crock-pot.   Not only is it easy but it is very economical!   Here's the recipe (with the cost of each item to show how cheap this one really is):


Ingredients
1 (15 oz) can chili with beans and meat (1.39)
1 (15 oz) can whole kernel corn, with liquid (.39)
1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes, with liquid (.69)
1 (8 oz) can tomato sauce  (.23)
1 (15 oz) can black beans, with liquid (.66)
1 1/2 to 3 tbsp. dry taco seasoning mix (.29)
 


Combine all ingredients in greased 3 1/2 to 4 1/2-quart slow cooker.  Cover and cook on low heat 6-8 hours.    Makes 4-6 servings.





So for a total cost of $3.65 (there is no tax on food in Connecticut), we typically get at least one dinner and two lunches for both of us out of one batch of soup.   We usually eat it with some tortilla chips, it's yummy!

Oh, and I must mention our beloved Price Rite grocery store here.   We love shopping there, their prices are so low and all of their products that we've tried have been great!    


2 comments:

Jessica said...

That looks really good! I'm going to have to try it. And it's awesome when you can make something for such a bargain. yeehaw!

Jenn said...

I love this recipe (we have one that's almost exactly the same)! It is so easy and yummy and cheap. I must say I'm envious of your Price Right -- we have nothing like that here! Also, I love the pictures of your fun orchard day. It looks like a gorgeous and elegant place!