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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...]

$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...]

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