Dinner recipes using beans

These Instant Pot Refried Beans take less time than traditional refried beans and are significantly healthier than canned refried bean options. Use these step-by-step instructions to easily prepare delicious, healthy refried beans that can be served as a side dish, appetizer, or even a main dish! This inexpensive meal prep recipe is an easy way to stretch your budget without sacrificing taste!

This easy one-pan dinner recipe is perfect for when you’re short on time, but looking for a dinner idea that’s satisfying. In 35 minutes, it combines ground turkey and sweet potato cubes with black beans, spinach, and salsa, creating a simple but hearty meal. Top with cilantro, sour cream, and avocado, and enjoy!

These simple canned bean recipes are perfect for cheap, easy, and filling meals and are a great way to put this pantry staple to good use!

This easy beef and broccoli recipe has an addictive sauce that's super quick to make from scratch! It rivals even the best takeout, yet it's way more affordable.

Texas Cowboy Stew is a hearty dish loaded with ground beef, smoked sausage, bacon, potatoes, corn, beans and diced tomatoes all in a flavourful beef broth.

Tossed together with sweet pineapple and stir-fried veggies, these tasty quick and easy Sweet and Sour Meatballs can be baked or air fried!

Honey garlic ground beef and broccoli takes under 30 minutes to make. Everything is cooked in one pan with only 5 ingredients.

This easy beef burrito bowl recipe is made all in one pot, and is the perfect quick dinner as it is made in just thirty minutes!

This is a great recipe to make when you don't really feel like cooking. Crispy Refried Bean Tacos have 5 ingredients and 4 simple steps.

You'll love this Mexican comfort food recipe! Not only are these beef burritos loaded with ground beef, refried beans, and rice, but it is also smothered with sauce and cheese. Easy and freezer-friendly, they are perfect for weeknight dinners, too!