INTRODUCING – What We Ate This Week!!! Use this List of Ultra Budget Recipes that Our Family Enjoyed Last Week for Your Meal Plan Inspiration

In 2025, I want to share with you more of what happens in the Chase family kitchen, and how I think about food, feeding my boys healthy dinners that don’t break the bank…day in and day out. (Yes, it gets old sometimes…even for me!)

At the end of each week, I’ll share the list of recipes along with any helpful tips and tricks with you. I will post the recipe links here on the blog, as well as share a short recap video with more details on Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook.

The idea here is simple: give you ideas for dinners to feed your family…that won’t bust your budget.

You probably have already figured this out, but I’m HYPERAWARE of how much I spend on groceries and on each meal (it’s a weird brain-numbers thing) and sharing with you helps us both stay accountable to our food budgets and grocery spending. If you’re new here, welcome…take a look around and find a new recipe to try with your family.

As we continue to sludge through higher than we are used to grocery prices, I think we could all use a little help and inspiration. And this is my way of doing that.

I hope throughout this year, you find some new favorite budget recipes and ideas for your family meal plan. Happy planning and more importantly, happy saving on groceries this year!

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Now, tap the recipe link below to get the full detailed recipe. You can print, save, or pin each recipe for your future meal plan inspiration.

This Week’s Budget Dinner Ideas for Your Meal Plan

What We Ate This Week - Week 52

English-Style Pot Roast

Freezer Friendly English-Style Pot Roast English-Style Pot Roast This beef roast has received raving reviews from 6 teens…so far. Your family will love this rich sauce that’s a perfect complement to the beef and potatoes.

Slow Cooker Peach Chicken

Slow Cooker Peach Chicken is a quick and easy, freezer friendly recipe. This is a kid friendly recipe the whole family will love!

Instant Pot One-Pot Spaghetti with Sauce

Quick and Easy Recipe for Instant Pot Spaghetti. Just one pot is needed for this delicious and comforting spaghetti recipe!

Chili with Skillet Cornbread

There's something about chili in a slow cooker that I can eat all year long, no matter the temperature outside. Spend 5 minutes throwing this into the slow cooker and enjoy a hearty and delicious