Easy Five Dollar Meal Aka Sausage With Beans Recipe

Warm up on a cold night with this budget-friendly, crowd-pleasing sausage and bean recipe! This hearty and flavorful meal is perfect for busy weeknights and impresses even the pickiest eaters. Made with simple ingredients, it's quick to prepare and tastes even better the next day! Elevate your taste buds with fresh garlic (or use powdered for convenience). Co-workers will be begging for a taste!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 25 mins
Calories 763.7 kcal
Protein 65g
Rating 5.0 (2 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Easy Five Dollar Meal Aka Sausage With Beans

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How to Make Easy Five Dollar Meal Aka Sausage With Beans

  1. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Add 1 pound Italian sausage (removed from casings) and brown, breaking it up with a spoon, for about 8-10 minutes.
  3. Add 1 medium onion, chopped, 1 green bell pepper, chopped, and 2 cloves garlic (minced or 1 teaspoon garlic powder) to the skillet. Cook for another 5 minutes, until softened.
  4. Stir in 2 (15-ounce) cans of your favorite beans (kidney, pinto, or black beans, drained and rinsed), and 1 cup of your favorite barbecue sauce.
  5. Bring to a simmer, reduce heat, and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until heated through and flavors have melded.
  6. Serve hot and enjoy! Garnish with fresh parsley or green onions, if desired.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

104 g

Sugar

152g

Fat

54g

Carbs

31g