Saving money on meals in a downturned economy.
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Whether you're making chili, tacos, or soup for dinner, there are many recipes that call for one or two cans of beans. One way to save money in this area is to plan ahead and buy dried beans rather than canned beans. It will take a little planning, but there are some things you can do to make it a little easier on yourself and save you money on your grocery bill.
Beans are relatively easy to cook. Just follow the directions on the back of the bag and you can't go wrong. If you are in a hurry use the quick soak method on the back of the bag. Or, if you've planned your meals out in advance you can soak your beans overnight and cook them the next day. Once they are rinsed, sorted, and softened you can place them in a crockpot to cook all day long, especially if you plan to be out of the house during the day. Otherwise you should be able to cook them on the stove top according to the package directions in 2 to 2 1/2 hours time.
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After you bake a chicken, let it cool slightly.
Skin and de-bone it, then chop meat into bite sized pieces.
Divide meat into meal sized portions and place in quart-sized ziplocks.
Freeze for a quick and economical meat addition to soups, enchiladas or other recipe calling for cooked, chopped meat. |
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