This easy, affordable $12 Chicken & Sausage Gumbo recipe is the perfect way to enjoy this Cajun classic on a budget. Easy shortcuts like a microwave roux recipe, frozen Holy Trinity and sliced okra, and a good Cajun seasoning help you make a delicious, full-flavored gumbo for a crowd without forking out for expensive meats or shrimp.
If you’re planning on a special dinner at home this Valentine’s Day on a budget (going out can be so expensive!) you’re going to love this $45 Trader Joe’s Valentine’s Day dinner, which includes 4 delicious courses and a bottle of wine! Our simple Braised Balsamic Beef Tips form the centerpiece of this simple, affordable date night dinner alongside mashed potatoes, your favorite salad, fondu to start, and melt-in-the-middle chocolate lava cakes to finish!
Once you’ve made this recipe for this reverse-seared Chuck Eye Steak with a homemade garlic and herb compound butter, you’ll never cook this affordable cut of steak any other way! Poor Man’s Ribeye may be lighter on your budget, but still packs in a massive amount of flavor perfect for a special occasion or a Friday night treat!
These easy Nashville Hot Chicken Tenders are the perfect way to enjoy this Tennessee classic at home! Shortcut frozen chicken tenders are tossed with an addictive sweet and spicy coating for the perfect chicken entree or Game Day appetizer!
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.