Hey there, budget cooking superstars! Ready to shake things up in the kitchen this week? I’ve got something extra special cooking just for you! Instead of our usual lineup of 3 pantry-friendly meals and 3 budget-friendly options, I’m serving up a whopping 6 delicious meals—all for just $50 at Walmart! But wait, there’s more! To make your life even easier, I’ve whipped up a FREE download that includes everything you need: a printable shopping list and all the mouthwatering recipes! Trust me, I’ve got a good feeling you’re going to absolutely adore this meal plan. So why wait? Dive in and give it a try today! Let’s cook up some magic together!
Monday: Tacos – This is so basic, it doesn’t need a recipe! Cook up your taco flavored ground beef, warm your tortillas, and serve them with shredded cheese, sour cream, and salsa! If you need more filling, mix a can of refried beans into the ground beef.
Tuesday: Michelle’s Slow Cooker Curry Chicken – This recipe was originally submitted by a Youtube subscriber and quickly became a family favorite. It’s the prefect meal for a tighter budget!
Wednesday: Veggie Fried Rice is always a default budget meal for us. It’s simple and we all just love it so much. I was shocked that I was also able to afford these delicious dumplings to go along with it!
Thursday: Refried Beans and Rice– This recipe is surprisingly hearty and flavorful!
Friday: Slow Cooker Ritz Chicken With Green Beans – This is a classic that is such a treat on a menu like this!
Saturday or Sunday (one night is leftovers): Baked Chicken and Rice With Roasted Broccoli – The original baked chicken and rice is here and I just adjusted it by using chicken breasts vs. chicken thighs.
Roasted Broccoli:
Ingredients:
1 large head of broccoli cut into florets
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
0.5 teaspoons salt
0.25 teaspoons black pepper
Optional- Fresh lemon juice and parmesan cheese
Instructions:
1. Mix all of the ingredients together in a bowl.
2. Pour the broccoli on to a parchment lined backing sheet and distribute evenly.
3. Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes, or until the broccoli is cooked according to your liking.
4. Optional: Squeeze fresh lemon on the broccoli and sprinkle with parmesan cheese.
For Breakfast:
Make things easy on yourself this week with Peanut Banana Overnight Oats. I’ve even made them with defrosted frozen bananas and they are still delicious!
It’s likely you already have what you need on hand to make these sheet pan pancakes so you might not even need to spend anything more! My kids can’t get enough of them, they freeze well, and they’re surprisingly fluffy!
For a Sweet Treat: I admit, I owe you some new dessert recipes. And I have them coming soon! But until then, these Oatmeal Snickerdoodles absolutely NEVER disappoint!
I hope you have the most magnificent week and eat well for less!
FOR MORE INEXPENSIVE FAMILY RECIPES CHECK OUT THESE VIDEOS:
- 3 Delicious Pantry Friendly Meals
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- The Top 10 Secrets to saving big on food!
CHECK OUT THESE PREVIOUS MEAL PLANS:
- Meal Plan January 15th – January 21st
- Meal Plan January 22nd – January 28th
- Meal Plan January 29th – February 4th
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