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Sloppy Joe Pasta Bake

April 13, 2026 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

Sloppy Joe Pasta Bake: The Hearty Weeknight Dinner Your Family Will Actually Request If you love everything about a classic sloppy joe...that sweet, tangy, saucy meat mixture piled high on a bun... wait until you try it baked into a big, bubbly pasta casserole. This Sloppy Joe Pasta Bake takes all the nostalgic flavors you grew up with and turns them into a filling, crowd … [Read more...]

Mississippi Sloppy Joes

April 6, 2026 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

Messy, Melty, Mississippi Sloppy Joes: Your New Family Favorite? Meet your new favorite weeknight sandwich. These Mississippi Sloppy Joes pile tangy banana peppers and gooey provolone on top of a rich, savory meat sauce that's anything but ordinary. Fair warning: these are called sloppy for a reason...so grab extra napkins. You can easily make these gluten-free with a … [Read more...]

Beef & Caramelized Onion Slider Bake

February 17, 2026 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

Pull-Apart Beef Sliders with Sweet Caramelized Onions: EASY SLIDER BAKE RECIPE Looking for a crowd-pleasing recipe that's as easy as it is delicious? These beef and caramelized onion sliders are baked all together in one pan, making them perfect for game day, potlucks, or any time you need to feed a hungry group (of teens!!!) without spending hours in the kitchen. Sweet … [Read more...]

Beefy Ranch Mac

January 24, 2026 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

Beefy Ranch Mac & Cheese That Everyone Will Ask for Again Creamy, cheesy, and loaded with savory ground beef, this Homemade Beefy Ranch Mac & Cheese is the ultimate comfort food upgrade. Ranch seasoning adds a bold, zesty twist to classic mac and cheese, making this an easy dinner your whole family will devour...and ask for again and again. Perfect for busy … [Read more...]

Slow Cooker Beef & Ramen Noodles

October 6, 2025 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

Slow Cooker Beef & Ramen Noodles: The Ultimate Comfort Food Mashup Forget everything you thought you knew about instant ramen. This slow cooker beef and ramen recipe transforms humble noodles into a restaurant-worthy meal that's both comforting and incredibly flavorful. The beef and veggies simmer for hours in a rich, savory broth, then gets paired with perfectly cooked … [Read more...]

Air Fryer Tacos

September 3, 2025 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

Quick After School or Late Night Snack: Air Fryer Tacos I started making these "by accident" and they quickly became a big hit!  These are the "metaverse" OVEN TACOS that we have started to cook in the air fryer for snacks and such. I have made an entire "meal" for us this way but it takes a few rounds to get them all warmed up and ready to eat. But usually, these … [Read more...]

Sweet n Sour Meatballs

June 21, 2025 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

Easy Sweet and Sour Meatballs: A Crowd-Pleasing Weeknight Dinner These Sweet and Sour Meatballs are the perfect blend of tangy and savory with just the right touch of sweetness. Made with 4 simple ingredients, they come together quickly for a weeknight dinner or easy appetizer. Serve them over rice or with toothpicks for a dish the whole family will love! Sweet … [Read more...]

Freezer Friendly Hungarian-ish Goulash

May 7, 2025 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

Freezer Friendly Hungarian Goulash

Freezer Friendly Hungarian Goulash Hungarian-ish Goulash I hope you enjoy this ‘hungarian-ish’ goulash taht has been americanized to cook in a single skillet. If you want a more Hungarian type of meal, serve with egg noodles and tiny beef cubes instead of ground beef. Enjoy! 1 lb ground beef1 Tbsp minced onion1 tsp garlic powder15 oz. canned crushed … [Read more...]

Mississippi Beef Quesadillas

April 24, 2025 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

It's Your Favorite Shredded Beef in Quesadilla Form! You Will Adore These Mississippi Beef Quesadillas! We adore the tangy, flavorful shredded Mississippi Beef so much!  It's one of the most downloaded recipes in the MyFreezEasy web app, and it's featured in the MyFreezEasy FREE TRIAL for a reason.  It's so easy and so scrumptious!  We normally enjoy … [Read more...]

Mediterranean Beef Skillet

April 23, 2025 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

This Easy and Flavorful Mediterranean Beef Skillet Recipe for a One-Pan Weeknight Win Looking for a quick, flavorful dinner that doesn’t skimp on nutrition and won't cost a fortune? This Mediterranean Beef Skillet is packed with savory ground beef, vibrant and colorful veggies, and bold herbs, all cooked to perfection in one skillet. Whether you're craving something … [Read more...]

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