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$5 Dinners | Budget Recipes, Meal Plans, Freezer Meals

Budget Recipes, Meal Plans, Freezer Meals and Cooking Tutorials for the Busy Home Chef

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Rice and Beef Skillet Casserole

March 30, 2009 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 12 Comments

Rice and Beef Skillet Casserole is the budget friendly recipe you need in your life! Well, the $5 Dinner Challenge is back in action!!! Rice and Beef Skillet Casserole A tasty and easy budget friendly meal! 1 cup rice1/2 onion3/4 lb ground beef 15 oz can of diced tomatoes 1 tsp Italian seasonings1 tsp garlic powderSalt and pepper, to taste4-6 oz … [Read more...]

Beef Roast and Sweet Potatoes

March 19, 2009 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 8 Comments

I will be using the other half of this beef roast in a beef stew this weekend, so I'll split the cost between the 2 meals! I really liked the way this turned out :) Beef Roast and Sweet Potatoes Cooked to perfection with superb flavor! 1.8 lb beef roast1 tsp garlic powderSalt/Pepper3 sweet potatoes, peeled and quartered1/2 tsp ground ginger1 tsp cinnamon 1 … [Read more...]

Slow Cooker Stuffed Green Peppers

January 29, 2009 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 26 Comments

I've done it! I've really done it! I made a meal that costs more than 5 smackers!!! I wasn't sure that was possible anymore! I saw this recipe in a Taste of Home Slow Cooker Recipe book. I just HAD to try it. I knew if I didn't get the green peppers on sale the meal would be way over. I was right! Even if they had been on sale, I think I'd still have gone over! Oh well. Can … [Read more...]

Slow Cooker Cube Steak and Potatoes

January 28, 2009 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 23 Comments

It's been a busy day around here! To set the record straight, I did not risk my life and go out for diapers at CVS and Valentine's pencils at Wags in this dreadful snow storm! I went before "it" hit. Just took me a few days to blog about it! Here's my marked down beef...And I had a coupon for it too! Coupons are ESSENTIAL to my $5 meals. Many of my meals would not be … [Read more...]

Chili-Cornbread Cups

December 15, 2008 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 15 Comments

This recipe can now be found exclusively in The $5 Dinner Mom Cookbook.   ________________________________________ Have a Frugal and Healthy Recipe to share? Post the recipe on your blog and then add the link below. Other guidelines can be found here. To make it easy for other readers to find your recipe, please leave the link that leads directly to your recipe post. … [Read more...]

Quick Beef Burrito Skillet

December 5, 2008 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 6 Comments

Quick Beef Burrito Skillet

A quick and easy weeknight skillet dinner, made with yummy and affordable ingredients. Get this added to your next meal plan. Quick Beef Burrito Skillet A quick and easy weeknight skillet dinner, made with yummy and affordable ingredients! 1 lb. ground beef1 packet taco seasoning15 oz. can red kidney beans1 cup salsa1 cup water4 corn tortillas (cut in 1 … [Read more...]

Spaghetti and Meatballs

November 19, 2008 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 8 Comments

This recipe can now be found exclusively in The $5 Dinner Mom Cookbook. … [Read more...]

Shepherd’s Pie and Acorn Squash

November 1, 2008 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 5 Comments

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Shepherd's Pie and Acorn Squash An easy and filling dish! 6 baking potatoes2 Tbsp butter 1 cup milkSalt and pepper, to taste1/2 lb ground beef 15 oz can diced tomatoes 1 cup frozen corn and peas, thawed 1 cup cheese 1 acorn squash Preheat oven to 350 F.Cut the acorn squash in half. Remove seeds.Place the squash halves cut side down into a glass baking dish with … [Read more...]

Slow Cooker Garden Fresh Chili on Red Potatoes

October 30, 2008 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 13 Comments

Garden Fresh Chili on Red Potatoes

A perfect hearty meal to warm my tummy, just before an hour of "begging" in our neighborhood! Yesterday I was blessed by our farmer's market! Today is busy, perfect for another crockpot creation! This afternoon I will be at my son's fall party at the preschool. And tonight is "Beggar's Night"...apparently the PC term for Trick or Treating! Not sure why it's called beggar's … [Read more...]

Beef Roast with Potatoes, Butternut Squash

October 9, 2008 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 7 Comments

This recipe can now be found exclusively in The $5 Dinner Mom Cookbook. … [Read more...]

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