The best thing about Depression-era meals? They’re always super comforting as well as being affordable without compromising on flavor. From ideas that help stretch meat further into delicious patties, meatloaves, stews and casseroles, to thrifty cakes and ways with foraged foods these classic recipes taste just as good today as they did during the Great Depression – and they’ll still help you feed your family for less, too!
This delicious, 3-ingredient recipe for Ground Beef and Eggs is the perfect high protein topper for rice bowls or brunch option! Seasoned simply with garlic, salt and pepper this deliciously simple ground beef skillet will quickly become one of your paleo and Whole30-compliant go-to’s for building a quick meal!
Sometimes there are just those recipes you keep coming back to, again and again! Here on Easy Cheap Recipes, these have been your top 20 recipes that you’ve kept coming back to and cooking over and over! There really is something for everyone, from cheesy noodles, to creamy pastas and nourishing soups!
This easy family recipe for Stuffed Shells with Ground Beef is sure to be a crowd-pleaser! Ground beef, mozzarella, ricotta and Parmesan make up the filling along with a jar of your favorite spaghetti sauce, before being topped with parmesan before being baked until tender, melty and bubbly!
This Spicy Chicken Chipotle Pasta recipe is packed with chunks of tender chicken breast and lots of colorful vegetables like bell pepper, frozen peas and tender asparagus, all stirred together in a spicy, creamy sauce! It’s the perfect crowd-pleasing family dinner with something for everyone.
These easy, 3-ingredient Cranberry BBQ Meatballs are the perfect holiday appetizer! Your choice of frozen meatballs come together with a can of cranberry sauce and your favorite barbecue sauce for a sweet, sticky meatball recipe that would also work well over rice for dinner over the festive season.
This slightly sweet, slightly savory Crockpot Corn Casserole recipe is a must for your holiday table! Using a packet of cornbread mix as the base this next-level corn pudding features both cream-style and whole- kernel corn for the ultimate corn flavor, delicious served as is or with your favorite add-ins. It’s the perfect halfway point between cornbread and creamed corn!
There is no doubt that one of the best things about the holidays – aside from the excuse to spend time with everyone you love – is the food. But don’t stress this year if you’re trying to entertain on a budget, we’ve got you with this ingredient $15 dollar holiday meal, complete with all the trimmings of stuffing, mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce, gravy, green beans, a holiday bird, and even a pumpkin pie!
Free up some oven space and make the tastiest, juiciest turkey breast yet this Thanksgiving with this Bone-In Smoked Turkey Breast recipe! We’ve included instructions for a quick and easy turkey brine, and a delicious homemade spice rub (plus the option to use the pan drippings to make a next-level smoked turkey gravy!) – so all you have to do is decide what sides to serve it with.
You’re going to love this Smothered Turkey Wings recipe. Tender, fall-off-the-bone turkey is covered in a rich, creamy, smoky gravy everyone will love! Serve this simple dinner with a side of rice or mashed potatoes, and your choice of greens for your new favorite turkey dinner!