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Slow Cooker Cowboy Chili

August 1, 2018 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

We adore chili in the fall and I'll have this one on the menu as the months get cooler and the weeknights get busier! We love it because it's hearty, it's tasty and this one cooks itself all day! Keep it simple by warming up some diner rolls and steaming some broccoli. Easy, peasy weeknight supper awaits! This is also a great one to make ahead and get into the … [Read more...]

Instant Pot Santa Fe Chicken

April 13, 2018 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

Holy-Chicken-Taco-Filling-Batman! Whoooooo-Wheeeeee! This shredded chicken and sauce is FAB-U-LOUS. And needs to become a regular part of your rotation! It's simple when added to tortillas to make soft tacos, but would be fabulous in enchiladas, crunchy tacos, tostada shells, over rice, or just by itself! Yum-i-licious and I hope you enjoy it as much as we did! … [Read more...]

Instant Pot Tuscan Ham and Bean Soup

April 6, 2018 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

This soup is so light and refreshing. It really is. You can tell just by looking at it, can't you?! A ham and bean soup with just the right amount of veggies. Bonus points if you use leftover ham. Triple bonus points if you used ham that you bought on sale before Easter to make more meals with - like this one! Toss it all together into the Instant Pot, set it for a few … [Read more...]

Cuban Chicken Bowls

March 19, 2018 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

I spent 6 years in my 20s living in the Dominican Republic. I met my husband there. My first son was there. A ministry and school near and dear to me are still there. And I hope to take our family back there one day soon. In the years that I spent there, I learned to cook and shop and meal plan. (Because when you have to walk to the grocery store and carry your bags home, … [Read more...]

Multi-Cooker Taco Soup Recipe

February 15, 2018 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

Multi-Cooker Taco Soup Recipe EASY Taco soup, using the saute then slow cooker mode on your multi-cooker appliance. 1 lb. ground beef15 oz can black beans, drained and rinsed15 oz can diced tomatoes, undrained15 oz can corn2 Tbsp chili powder1 tsp ground cumin1 tsp garlic powder1 tsp onion powder2-3 cups chicken brothSalt and pepper to tasteOptional garnishes: … [Read more...]

Doritos Taco Salad

February 7, 2018 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 1 Comment

Pardon me while I drown myself into this salad bowl. ;) There are so many amazing flavors and textures happening in this salad and it made my tummy happy, happy happy! With the crunch from the Doritos, the tang of the dressing and the pop of the taco meat....BOOOOOOM...such a delicious lunch and/or dinner option for you! Get the freezer meal instructions over on … [Read more...]

Instant Pot Cowboy Chili

January 19, 2018 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 1 Comment

instant pot cowboy chili

A delicious bowl of chili with pinto beans, made in the Instant Pot! The Instant Pot has this magical way of infusing flavors so beautifully with the way it uses heat and pressure to cook the ingredients and melt them together. The flavors mingle and marry in such a perfect way and chili is one of my favorites from the Instant Pot. If you haven't made chili in your Instant … [Read more...]

Slow Cooker Creamy Taco Soup

December 6, 2017 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 1 Comment

Y'all. This. This is a fabulous soup. It's your basic taco soup...with a little extra taco seasoning and a swirl of sour cream right before you serve it! It needs more taco seasoning because the sour cream tames it down a little. So we're adding a touch more than if it didn't have the sour cream. Balance. It's all about the creamy-spicy balance. Let … [Read more...]

Slow Cooker Tex-Mex Chicken Chili

October 6, 2017 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 2 Comments

slow cooker tex mex chicken chili

Oooooh buddy. This chili will rock your socks off...it might even knock your cowboy boots too ;) We're gonna let this one slow cook the day away...then top it with some sour cream and cheese. Because....yes, please. This meal is freezer friendly...you can freeze all the ingredients together in a baggie or container and then add to the slow cooker to cook. These … [Read more...]

Instant Pot Bacon Cheeseburger Chili

September 8, 2017 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

  Every now and again, I make something that makes me wish I had 4 stomachs. Or a superpower that allows me to eat as much as I want without feeling stuffed. Because, seriously. Bacon. Cheese. Chili. Creamy base to the soup/chili. Beans. It's all my favorite comfort food foods in the same dish. This is also one that my boys polish their bowls and ask for … [Read more...]

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