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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...]

Freezer Friendly Slow Cooker Steakhouse Soup

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

freezer friendly slow cooker steakhouse soup recipe

Freezer Friendly Slow Cooker Steakhouse Soup Slow Cooker Steakhouse Soup This budget friendly gourmet soup calls for the best steak house flavors, all in one scrumptious bowl of soup. Enjoy! 2 lb stew beef (s stew beef)Salt and pepper2 lb baby potatoes (s baby potatoes)12 oz. frozen carrots3 cups beef broth1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce2 Tbsp balsamic … [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...]

Layered Salsa Verde Chicken Enchiladas

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

These Layered Chicken Enchiladas with Salsa Verde Are Perfect for a Quick Weeknight Dinner or to Take to Family Member or Friend in Need I adore enchiladas. Especially salsa verde based ones. They are my-go to order at any tex-mex restaurant around me.  They are gluten-free. (We have 2 at our house who are 100% gluten-free!)  And the layered version can … [Read more...]

Layered Chicken Enchiladas

April 16, 2025 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

Layered Red Chicken Enchiladas: A Cheesy, Saucy Twist on a Classic Favorite This recipe is the reason that I bulk slow cook and shred chicken...so that it's ready to be added and layered into this dish. Also, the homemade red enchilada sauce is magical. And so easy...and much cheaper than buying from the store.  MUST TRY THESE SOON. Discover the ultimate comfort … [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...]

3-Ingredient Cherry Dump Cake: BEST EVER SUMMER DESSERT

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

This Cherry "Dump Cake" is Truly the Best Ever Summer Dessert - At Least We Think So at Our House! Save this 3-Ingredient Recipe and Get It Made This Summer! How to Make 3-Ingredient Cherry Dump Cake Summer Dessert  Spread the 2 cans of  pie filling into a greased baking dish.  In a bowl, toss together the cake mix and melted butter until crummy … [Read more...]

Homemade Philly Cheesesteak Seasoning

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

Bold and Savory Homemade Philly Cheesesteak Seasoning for the Ultimate Sandwich Experience! Take your cheesesteaks to the next level with this bold, flavorful homemade seasoning blend. This unique combo of perfectly balanced spices brings out the savory, juicy goodness in every bite. Say goodbye to bland and hello to Philly-style cheesesteak sandwich perfection at … [Read more...]

Mango Raspberry Baked Oatmeal

April 11, 2025 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

Tropical Mango Raspberry Baked Oatmeal: A Bright, Fruity Way to Start to Your Day! This Mango Raspberry Baked Oatmeal is bursting with scrumptious flavor in these warm, comforting oats. It’s a wholesome, make-ahead breakfast that feels like a treat but fuels you like a champ.  I love to add in a bit of protein powder to the batter, and serve it with high protein … [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...]

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