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5 + Lazy & Cheap Recipes That Are Perfect For Fall

Fall is here, and that means easy, lazy cheap fall dinners that still feel cozy and satisfying. Whether you’re winding down after a chilly day or just need quick meals during the busy school season, these five recipes deliver big flavor with minimal effort and cost. From simple soups to hearty one-pot favorites, each dish is the perfect lazy, cheap way to warm up your autumn nights.

Lazy + Cheap Recipes That Are Perfect For Fall

pork carnitas bowls in a white bowl with tomatoes, sour cream, cilantro, a lime wedge, and shredded cheese

Homemade Pork Carnitas Bowls

Dump and go in the slow cooker, this meal is a perfect set and forget it flavor bomb that is even better than Chipotle!

slow cooker french onion soup in a white crock topped with bread and melted cheese and crushed red pepper flakes

Slow Cooker French Onion Soup

Let the slow cooker do the hard work for you, add some bread and cheese and you have your restaurant favorite at home!

ground beef and pasta bake in a white 9x13 pan with a slice removed with a wooden spatula on a white cloth

Ground Beef and Pasta Bake

Simple enough for kids to love but sophisticated enough for the adults to adore too!

easy white chicken chili from the crock pot in a bowl with a black rim, topped with fresh cilantro, 3 jalapeno slices, and shredded cheddar cheese

Creamy White Chicken Chili

Another dump and go treat that comes together with tons of flavor and makes the evening super special!

slow cooker Marry Me chicken soup with gnocchi in a white bowl

Marry Me Chicken Gnocchi Soup

Made in the slow cooker, this soup is another set and forget flavor bomb that is arguably the best "Marry Me" recipe!

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