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The 3 + 3 Packet Beef Roast

March 26, 2023 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

My go-to weeknight "one dish dinner"...introducing "3 + 3 Packet Beef Roast"...   Slow Cooker 3 + 3 Packet Beef Roast It's beef roast with 3 veggies and 3 packets! 3 lb beef chuck roastSalt and pepper1 small white onion (diced)12 oz bag baby carrots2 lbs bag baby potatoes (or small gold potatoes)1 oz packet ranch dressing mix1 oz packet … [Read more...]

Chili Tater Tot Bake

October 3, 2022 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

A budget friendly meat and potatoes kind of dinner that can be served as a one-dish dinner, or with some fresh veggies or salad on the side! With this fun dinner, we are twisting up the shepherd's pie concept...and the "Minnesota Hot Dish" concept...by making a casserole with a chili base, a layer of corn, and a layer of tater tots!  It really is a Shepherd's Pie-Hot … [Read more...]

Slow Cooker White BBQ Beef Roast

September 26, 2022 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

This amazing "white BBQ sauce" makes for a delicious beef roast in the slow cooker! "This is the best beef roast you've ever made."  Said my 12 year old.  And he's not wrong - this sauce is amazing and it's worth looking for it in a store near you!  It's simple and easy to prep, only calls for a few ingredients, and makes for a fantastic budget friendly … [Read more...]

Sheet Pan Meatloaf & Potatoes

September 19, 2022 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

A One Sheet Pan Dinner Made with Meatloaf, Baby Potatoes, and Veggies! You know me...always looking for quick to prep meals that "cook themselves."  Being so busy again makes getting dinner on the table a bit more challenging. Gathering around the dinner table as a family is super high on my priority list.  In order to keep that priority at the top of the list, … [Read more...]

Lasagna Soup

September 10, 2022 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 22 Comments

A scrumptious meat and marinara based soup, with broken lasagna noodles cooked right in. Top it off with some ricotta, mozzarella, and/or Parmesan cheese and you have the best Lasagna Soup! It's all the flavors of lasagna, in a fraction of the time.  Get the beef and marinara simmering and then drop in some broken lasagna noodles. Once they are cooked, ladle into soup … [Read more...]

Italian Meatball Slider Bake

January 31, 2022 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

Pull-apart sliders, loaded with meatballs, marinara and cheese - your new favorite weeknight dinner!   Y'all loved these Baked Cheeseburgers so much, that I decided to do a few more variations...starting with this Italian Meatball Slider Bake... How to Make Italian Meatball Slider Bake Slice the rolls along the equator using a serrated bread knife. Set out … [Read more...]

Sloppy Joe Mac n Cheese

September 20, 2021 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

Two kid favorites, cooked together in the same skillet - your family will love this Sloppy Joe Mac n Cheese!  We ADORE this recipe and we hope you will too!  It's sloppy joe, mixed with pasta, evaporated milk and cheddar cheese. And it's the PERFECT weeknight dinner for your hungry crew.  I've got some picts below to show you how to make it! … [Read more...]

Slow Cooker Mississippi Beef Roast

April 5, 2021 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 1 Comment

I'm not sure I've ever had a more flavorful beef roast from the slow cooker. I think it's the combo of the ranch, the deep flavors from the beef broth and the tangy juices from the pepperoncini peppers that slowly seep into the beef, as it cooks all day long. Seriously, this beef roast will knock your socks off! I used homemade Ranch dressing mix in place of the packet … [Read more...]

Baked Spaghetti & Meatballs

February 1, 2021 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

Baked Spaghetti & Meatballs is the Easy Dinner You Need in Your Life! There's just something extra delicious about turning a simple and traditional pasta dish, tossing it into a dish and baking to melty perfection! The super simple steps are: toss cooked pasta into baking dish with some flavor, then add meatballs, sauce and cheese! How to Make Baked Spaghetti & … [Read more...]

DIY Big Mac Sliders – Game Day Snacks

January 27, 2021 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

Big Mac Sliders are Best Game Day Snack for the Family! The perfect Game Day snack that you can make at home -------- Big Mac flavor....on a little slider bun!  We don't go through the McD's drive thru very often (hardly ever, tbh)...but I do enjoy the Big Mac sauce. You can recreate this at home with a simple salad dressing!  For these sliders, I'm going to … [Read more...]

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