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$1 Loaf Dinner: Philly Cheesesteak Sandwiches

April 15, 2025 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

Make Classic Philly Cheesesteak Sandwiches on a Budget with $1 Loaf Bread Enjoy all the bold, beefy flavor of a traditional Philly cheesesteak without breaking the bank. This easy recipe turns simple $1 loaf bread into a mouthwatering, satisfying meal the whole family will love. Brown some ground beef with this homemade Philly cheesesteak seasoning mix with sliced green … [Read more...]

Mississippi Meatballs

April 8, 2025 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

Mississippi Meatballs on a Budget: Big Flavor Without Breaking the Bank We love the "Mississippi style" flavor for dinner! We love the creaminess and flavor of the sauce, we love the extra zip and zing from the pepperoncini peppers, and I love how easy these are to make in the slow cooker!  Dump all of the ingredients into the slow cooker and then let it take care of … [Read more...]

Budget Beef Skillet with Sweet Potatoes and Zucchini

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

Budget-Friendly Skillet Beef with Sweet Potatoes & Zucchini: A One-Pan Meal That Saves You Cash This affordable dinner is filling, delicious and is also perfect for "make ahead - prep style" dinners, as it reheats beautifully! MONEY SAVING HACK: Get the ground beef on sale!  TIME SAVING HACK: Microwave the sweet potato cubes for 4 minutes, so they soften … [Read more...]

Slow Cooker Gold BBQ Shredded Beef

March 22, 2025 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

This seasonal product from Trader Joes makes the best ever beef roast and shredded beef - look for it in the late spring, early summer months and stock up! If this isn't a cult favorite yet at Trader Joe's, I'm going to help it become one.  This Gold BBQ from the specialty grocer is a seasonal product available just ahead of the summer months. The minute I see it in … [Read more...]

Stuffed Pepper Chili

March 19, 2025 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

freezer friendly stuffed pepper chili

Freezer Friendly Stuffed Pepper Chili Stuffed Pepper Chili This comforting and flavorful meal combines the sweetness of bell peppers with the savory and spicy elements of chili. You’ll love this versatile dish that can be customized to suit your taste preferences, and it's perfect for warming up on a chilly day. Enjoy! 1 lb. ground beef1 Tbsp minced … [Read more...]

Sloppy Joe Slider Bake

March 14, 2025 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

Sloppy Joe Slider Bake: A Messy, Melty Crowd-Pleaser in Every Bite! This Sloppy Joe Slider Bake combines the classic flavors of a hearty Sloppy Joe with the convenience of pull-apart sliders. I made 2 pans of this to feed a bunch of boys before going to the Spurs game during spring break. They polished off both trays in 10 minutes!  This is such an easy, … [Read more...]

Cheesy Beef Garlic Loaf Bread

March 13, 2025 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

Cheesy Beef Garlic Bread: Gooey, Garlicky, and Packed with Flavor This cheesy beef garlic bread combines rich, savory beef with buttery, garlicky bread that's loaded with melted cheeses.  When I discovered the $1 french loaf bread, I started cooking more with it...because HOLY MOLY it's so cheap and perfect base for a meal like this.  Each bite is packed with … [Read more...]

English-Style Pot Roast

March 12, 2025 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

freezer friendly 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. Enjoy! 2 lbs. beef chuck roastSalt and pepper6 oz. can tomato sauce2 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce1 Tbsp minced onion1 tsp minced garlic1 … [Read more...]

Thai Beef Bake

February 26, 2025 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

Thai Beef Bake

Thai Beef Bake - Freezer Friendly Thai Beef Bake This Thai Beef Bake is a mouthwatering dish that is so quick and easy to put together for the freezer. Once frozen, thaw and bake as directed and then enjoy this fragrant Thai-infused beef over rice with your favorite veggies. 1 - 15 oz. can light coconut milk2 Tbsp red curry paste2 tsp curry powderSalt … [Read more...]

Slow Cooker Mustard Beef Roast

February 18, 2025 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

Savory Mustard Beef Roast: A Tender, Tangy Flavor-Packed Dinner Classic! This slow cooked beef roast with a mustard-garlic topping is such a delightful and simple dinner that's perfect for any weeknight. Save this recipe below to use in your next meal plan...   Slow Cooker Mustard Beef Roast This tangy, zesty mustard-garlic sauce glazes onto this slow … [Read more...]

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