Beans are a budget-friendly powerhouse—delicious, hearty, and incredibly versatile. Whether you’re making a cozy soup, a Tex-Mex favorite, or a slow-cooked classic, beans can turn simple ingredients into something satisfying. This collection of 20 bean-based recipes proves that saving money doesn’t mean sacrificing flavor. From smoky baked beans to zesty chili and comforting soups, this roundup has something for every craving. These recipes are easy to make, full of bold flavors, and perfect for meal prepping or feeding a crowd. Check them all out and discover just how tasty and affordable bean-based meals can be!

Slow Cooker Boston Baked Beans Recipe

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Slow Cooker Boston Baked Beans Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Slow cooker Boston baked beans are made with plenty of bacon, molasses, garlic, and onions to create a rich thick savory sauce.
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White Chili Recipe with Beans

A bowl of creamy white chicken chili topped with shredded cheese and jalapeño slices. Surrounding the bowl are tortilla chips, a small bowl of shredded cheese, and a dish of sliced jalapeños. The background is a patterned cloth.
White Chili Recipe with Beans. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Easy to make, this white chili recipe with chicken, crock pot style, is a creamy, mildly spicy soup with tender chicken, beans, and chili spices, perfect for potlucks.
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Chipotle Mexican Grill Black Beans

A bowl of black bean chili garnished with fresh cilantro and lime slices. A spoon rests in the dish, and lime wedges are placed nearby for added flavor.
Chipotle Mexican Grill Black Beans. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Make Chipotle black beans at home with this easy copycat recipe. Bold, smoky flavor and authentic Mexican spices.
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Easy Ranch-Style Beans Recipe: Hearty Tex-Mex Flavor

A bowl of hearty chili filled with beans, topped with shredded cheese and chopped cilantro, placed on a white table. The rich red sauce is visible, enhancing the appetizing look of the dish.
Easy Ranch-Style Beans Recipe: Hearty Tex-Mex Flavor. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Make hearty ranch-style beans with pinto beans, zesty tomatoes, and smoky spices for a classic Tex-Mex dish full of bold, homemade flavors.
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Easy Navy Beans Recipe in a Crockpot

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Easy Navy Beans Recipe in a Crockpot. Image Credit: Intentional Hospitality

Thick and hearty Crockpot Navy Bean soup is made with simple ingredients like dried navy beans, onion, fresh garlic, broth, and a savory ham hock. The best part is that it only takes 15 minutes to prepare and then simmers in your crockpot all day.
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White Beans And Kale Soup Recipe

Two bowls of creamy vegetable soup topped with croutons and herbs. A spoon is placed between the bowls on a marble surface. A small dish of extra croutons and a dish of chopped herbs are nearby. A beige cloth is in the background.
White Beans And Kale Soup Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

A hearty soup with white beans and kale packed with tender veggies, creamy coconut milk, and herbs. This nutritious and comforting meal will be a hit at any potluck.
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Slow Cooker Bacon And Bourbon Baked Beans

Bourbon bacon and baked beans with a bottle of bourbon next to them
Slow Cooker Bacon And Bourbon Baked Beans. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Easy slow cooker bourbon baked beans with a sweet barbecue sauce, bacon, brown sugar, molasses, and a touch of your favorite bourbon.
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Slow Cooker Taco Soup Recipe

A bowl of chili topped with shredded cheese and chopped green onions. The chili contains beans, ground meat, corn, and diced red peppers, with a rich, thick tomato-based sauce. Tortilla chips are placed beside the bowl on a colorful blue plate.
Slow Cooker Taco Soup Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Quick to prep, slow cooker taco soup recipe is my Pinterest follower’s top favorite. Made with Mexican spices, beef, beans, and veggies.
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Crock Pot Pinto Beans

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Crock Pot Pinto Beans. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

These Vegetarian Crock Pot Pinto Beans are extremely easy to cook and always give you tender creamy beans full of delicious flavor.
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Instant Pot Baked Beans

A white bowl filled with mixed beans in a tomato-based sauce, garnished with chopped cilantro. A silver spoon rests in the bowl. A cloth napkin is nearby, and a small dish of fresh cilantro is in the background on a marble surface.
Instant Pot Baked Beans. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Make smoky, sweet, and tangy Instant Pot baked beans with pinto beans, Northern beans, molasses, and liquid smoke. Ready in minutes, perfect for gatherings!
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Texas Roadhouse Chili Recipe

Texas Roadhouse chili with cheese and jalapenos on top
Texas Roadhouse Chili Recipe. Image Credit: Intentional Hospitality

If you want to serve thick Texas-style red chili, then you need to make the Best Texas Roadhouse Chili Recipe. It’s one of my reader’s favorite recipes on Intentional Hospitality. They have tested it, and declare it’s the best copycat Texas Roadhouse Chile you can make at home, hands down!
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Easy 16 Bean Soup Recipe

A bowl of hearty bean stew with chunks of meat, diced carrots, and a wooden spoon. The dish is topped with shredded cheese and garnished with herbs. Crackers are placed beside the bowl on a wooden surface.
Easy 16 Bean Soup Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

This simple step-by-step recipe will teach you how to cook hearty 16-bean soup with a ham bone in your crock pot. It’s great for easy make-ahead meals.
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Classic Beer Chili Recipe

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Classic Beer Chili Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality

A southern classic beer chili recipe made with beer in honor of the master of golf himself, Bobby Jones. In Southern tradition, this chili has a unique twist. It’s made with grass-fed ground beef, tomatoes, classic chili seasonings, white corn, black-eyed peas, and Calamity Jane beer from PGA Georgia Selection.
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Hearty Mexican White Bean Chili

A close-up of a bowl of chili with white beans, corn, red bell peppers, and a garnish of avocado chunks, cilantro, and a lime wedge. The vibrant and hearty dish appears freshly prepared and inviting.
Hearty Mexican White Bean Chili. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality

White Bean Chili is a hearty meal loaded with a variety of beans, fresh corn, and authentic Mexican spice. You can make it ahead or serve warm right out of a crockpot. Perfect for a large party or a cozy meal with family. Enjoy it with bread or crushed taco chips into the bowl.
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Easy Mexican Caviar: 10 Minute Party Dip Recipe

Texas caviar with beans, cilantro, onions and seasonings
Easy Mexican Caviar: 10 Minute Party Dip Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality

This quick and easy Mexican Caviar Recipe, also called Texas Caviar or Cowboy Salsa, doubles as a delicious salad or dip and is perfect for a party dip or your weeknight Mexican dinner menu. It is a snap to make, with a variety of beans, tomatoes, chilies, fresh onions, cilantro, and garlic, all tossed in a light cumin and lime dressing.
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Tex-Mex Chicken Taco Soup Recipe

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Tex-Mex Chicken Taco Soup Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Homemade Tex-Mex Chicken Taco Soup Recipe is an easy make-ahead soup recipe that is full of traditional Mexican seasonings and veggies.
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Mexican Casserole with Ground Beef and Beans

A vibrant plate of Mexican casserole topped with a dollop of sour cream, a slice of jalapeno, and cilantro. The dish is a mix of corn, black beans, pinto beans, red bell peppers, and ground meat, garnished with shredded cheese. A jalapeno and parsley lie beside the plate.
Mexican Casserole with Ground Beef and Beans. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality

Layered Cheesy Slow Cooker Mexican Casserole with Ground Beef is a delicious crockpot taco casserole made with taco seasoning, enchilada sauce, ground beef, and black beans, all layered in gooey cheese. It’s an easy-to-make tortilla casserole recipe that is budget-friendly and always a big crowd-pleaser.
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Easy Hamburger Vegetable Soup Recipe

A bowl of hearty beef and vegetable soup filled with chunks of beef, carrots, celery, beans, potatoes, and green beans in a tomato-based broth. Next to the bowl are a few saltine crackers on a wooden surface, and a blue checked cloth is nearby.
Easy Hamburger Vegetable Soup Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Hearty Hamburger Vegetable Soup in your Crock-Pot is an easy recipe that is packed with ground beef, potatoes, and veggies for a simple, budget-friendly meal.
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Taco Dip with Ground Beef (Crock Pot Recipe)

Layered taco dip over nachos
Taco Dip with Ground Beef (Crock Pot Recipe). Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality

This cheesy Velveeta taco dip with ground beef is a hot and creamy Crock Pot recipe that takes just 15 minutes to prepare and bubbles away in your slow cooker to absolute perfection. Layers of taco-seasoned ground beef between the creamiest swirls of Velveeta, cream cheese, sour cream, and Monterey Jack make for a cozy appetizer that’s perfect for game day or a cozy night in with friends.
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Wendy’s Hearty Chili Recipe

Wendy’s Hearty Chili Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality

Wendy’s chili recipe is a crowd-pleasing, hearty beef chili perfect for any occasion. Whether you’re tailgating for the big game, hosting friends and family at home, or simply preparing a cozy weeknight dinner, this recipe is one everyone will want again and again.
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Easy Crockpot Skyline Chili Recipe

A plate of spaghetti topped with chili, kidney beans, chopped onions, and shredded cheese. A fork is lifting some noodles. In the background, bowls of shredded cheese, chopped onions, and beans are visible.
Easy Crockpot Skyline Chili Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality

This easy crock pot copycat Skyline Chili recipe brings authentic flavor with a sweet, savory sauce spiced with cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg that’s sure to be a family favorite!
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Slow Cooker Zippy’s Chili Recipe

Zippy's chili with a scoop of rice on top
Slow Cooker Zippy’s Chili Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality

Zippy’s Chili Recipe is an iconic dish of chili that has been well-loved by the people of Hawaii for decades. It’s a hearty mix of beef, sausage, beans, and unique spices that provide a range of mouth-watering flavors and textures in every spoonful.
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Southern Baked Beans Recipe with Ground Beef

Close-up of a skillet filled with seasoned baked beans and ground meat. A spoon lifts a portion, showcasing the hearty texture. The skillet rests on a patterned cloth.
Southern Baked Beans Recipe with Ground Beef. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality

Sweet and smoky baked beans are a Southern classic and the perfect side dish for a cookout or BBQ. Simmered in a skillet in a blend of smoky bacon, molasses, and tangy barbecue sauce, they’re hard to beat.
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31 Dessert Recipes From Grandma’s Recipe Box

A plate with a slice of pink strawberry dessert topped with whipped cream, a strawberry slice, and a mint leaf sits in the foreground. In the background, a glass dish filled with more of the same dessert shows additional strawberries and whipped cream on top. Fresh strawberries and a pink striped cloth are also visible.
31 Dessert Recipes From Grandma’s Recipe Box. Image credit: Intentional Hospitality

Get ready to take a delicious trip down memory lane with 31 of the best desserts from Grandma’s recipe box! Each one is packed with nostalgia, comforting flavors, and that homemade touch you just can’t get from a store-bought treat. From rich, fudgy brownies to buttery pound cakes and old-fashioned pecan pie, these are the treats that filled our childhood kitchens with the sweetest aromas. Don’t miss out—scroll through and find the perfect dessert to whip up in your own kitchen today! Get All The Recipes: 31 Dessert Recipes From Grandma’s Recipe Box