Crockpot Beans and Hot Dogs

Hot dogs and beans are probably two of the cheapest ingredients for a dinner. I've been looking for more recipes with them to save money,. I came across this recipe that is cooked in a slow cooker. It seems very easy to make, but looks like a lot of ingredients, mostly spices. It is possible to substitute or remove them from the recipe as needed.

Servings: 6 to 8

Ingredients:

1 large can (28 ounces) pork and beans
1 can (approx 15 ounces) great northern beans, drained, rinsed
1 can (approx 15 ounces) black beans, drained, rinsed
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 green or red bell pepper, chopped
1/3 cup packed light brown sugar
2 tablespoons maple syrup or molasses
1/3 cup barbecue sauce
1/4 cup ketchup
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 package (about 8) hot dogs

Directions:

Combine all ingredients except hot dogs in a 4 to 6-quart slow cooker. Cut hot dogs into 1 to 2-inch lengths and stir into the bean mixture. Cover and cook on LOW for 5 to 6 hours.

Crockpot Beans and Bacon

Ingredients:
1 lb dry pinto beans
1 lb bacon
seasoning salt
garlic powder
chopped onions

Serves: 4

Directions:
Sort and soak beans in plenty of cold water overnight. After soaking, drain and rinse beans. Place in crock pot with 2 cups water and about one tablespoon or so of each, seasoning salt and garlic powder. Layer the raw bacon on top of the beans. Cook on low for 8 hours or on high for 5 hours. Top with chopped onions on individual servings.

**This is how I have been making pinto beans lately. It is really good. Even my picky son likes this. I usually serve this with corn bread or biscuits. It is just enough for my family of four. Made a double batch the last time I made this and had a lot of leftovers. Enough to even make a chili with afterwards.