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31 Days of 5-Ingredient Meals on a Budget

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Regularly make meals with fewer ingredients can add up to big savings in the long run. Save this list of 5-Ingredient Meals on a Budget!

I’ve been giddy excited to share these recipes in this month’s series with you because…..

I’m busy.

I need quick and simple meals.

I need easy to make meals.

I need meals without a ton of crazy ingredients.

I need new ideas.

I’m stuck in a dinner rut.

These are just a few of the comments that I’ve received on a daily basis for the past (almost) 8 years! And they are things that I tell myself as a busy mom-chef too. These 5-Ingredient Meal Ideas are going rock your socks off!

This month, I’m featuring new and archived recipes that contain 5-Ingredients on less. (Not including salt, pepper or other really popular spices that I’d expect you to have in your spice cabinet.)

Please note: I am a “from scratch” home chef…most of the time…but in this series, I’ll be using more prepared sauces and such. When there is a homemade version for a recipe, I’ll be sure to mention it for you!

Erin’s 5-Ingredient Meals on a Budget Resources

All of the 5-Ingredient Meals Recipes (with new ones added each day in July):


Alfredo Tortellini Bake

Mississippi Beef Roast

Baked Ravioli
Chicken Bake with Ranch and Chicken from 5DollarDinners.com
Chicken Bake with Ranch & Bacon

Creamy Ranch Pork Chops
Ham and Cheese Panini from 5DollarDinners.com
Ham & Cheese Panini

The Ultimate Breakfast Toast
Asian Orange Pineapple Pork Chops Recipe from 5DollarDinners.com
Asian Orange Pineapple Pork

Slow Cooker Cherry Cake
Biscuit Calzones Recipe from 5DollarDinners.com
Biscuit Calzones

White Chicken Chili
Easy dinner recipe for a 5 ingredient Sweet 'n Spicy Meatballs from 5DollarDinners.com
Sweet 'n Spicy Meatballs

Baked Honey Mustard Chicken

Sweet Chili Thai Salmon
Bacon Alfredo Pasta from 5DollarDinners.com
Bacon Alfredo Pasta

Pork Chops with Cranberry-Mustard Sauce
chicken fajita sandwich melt
Chicken Fajita Sandwich
5 Ingredient Waffle Breakfast Pizza
Waffle Breakfast Pizzas

Grilled Lemon Pepper Chicken
Italian Pork Roast Recipe ~ only 5 ingredients! | 5DollarDinners.com
Italian Pork Roast
Pepperoni Pizza Rolls from 5DollarDinners.com
Pepperoni Pizza Rolls

Cajun Sausage Alfredo

Slow Cooker Maple Chicken with Sweet Potatoes

Pork Chops, Red Potatoes & Apple Skillet Dinner

Salsa Verde Chicken Burritos
Beef Coconut Curry 5 Ingredient Recipe from 5DollarDinners.com
Beef Coconut Curry

Slow Cooker Apricot Chicken

Spicy Asian Chicken Noodles

Shredded Hawaiian Chicken Sandwiches

Salsa Verde Chicken Enchiladas

Other “31 Days of” Series to check out:

  • 31 Days of 31-Minute Dinners
  • 31 Days of Breakfast Recipes
  • 31 Days of Budget Friendly Paleo Recipes
  • 31 Days of Chili, Soups & Stews
  • 31 Days of Freezer Cooking Recipes
  • 31 Days of Gluten Free Meals
  • 31 Days of Grilling Recipes
  • 31 Days of Healthy Snacks
  • 31 Days of Holiday Sweets & Treats
  • 31 Days of Rotisserie Chicken Recipes
  • 31 Days of School Lunchbox Ideas
  • 31 Days of Skillet Dinner Recipes
  • 31 Days of Slow Cooker Meals
  • 31 Days of Summer Slow Cooker Meals
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