Asian Beef Noodles

1 pkg stewing beef *
2 carrots, chopped
1 onion chopped
6 packets Mr. Noodles Beef or Oriental flavour
1 tsp ground ginger
2 tsp Teriaki sauce

Stir fry beef, ginger and Teriaki sauce until beef is partially cooked. Add carrots and onions and continue cooking unitl veggies are tender.

Cook Mr. Noodles according to directions, except drain the water after cooking. Add noodles to stir fry, sprinkle with seasoning packets. Mix well and serve.

This is a wonderfully quick, very easy and rather delicious meal. Mr. Noodles, regular price are only about .$.33 each. If, however, you watch the sales, you'll be able to pick up cases on sale, which will lower your costs. For instance, I was recently able to pick up a case on sale, which made each packet only $.22!

Also, if you watch your meat prices, you will be able to buy a full roast, either pork or beef, which you will be able to cut up into stewing size. For instance, I purchased a roast that was in the clearance meats, for only $6.00. I cut that roast into three different pieces, which means that there is only $3.00 worth of meat in one dinner.

If you are able to have a vegetable garden, you can grow and freeze your own veggies, which will mean that you won't have to pay a single cent for that part! If not, you can often purchase carrots on sale. On my last trip, I picked up 1lb of carrots for only $2.00. I will get 9 meals from this, which is a total of $.22 per meal

When I make this meal, my highest cost is:

meat - $3.00
carrots - $.22
onions - free from garden
Mr. Noodles -$1.32
spices - unknown at this time

Total $4.54 to feed my family of 4. That's $1.14 each. :)

Savory Creamy Chicken Breasts

Savory Creamy Chicken Breasts

5 chicken breasts, halves, boned and skinned
2 tablespoons butter or margarine
10 3/4 ounces cream of chicken soup
1/2 cup celery
1/2 cup chicken broth
1 teaspoon tarragon or rosemary leaves
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder or garlic
Salt to taste
1 8-ounce can mushrooms, drained

This recipe makes 5 servings.

 

Rinse chicken breasts and pat dry; place in Crock-Pot. In a saucepan, combine remaining ingredients and heat until smooth and hot. Pour over chicken breasts. Cover and cook on low setting for 8 to 10 hours.

Crockpot Chicken Tacos

Crockpot Chicken Tacos

3 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 Tbsp chili powder
3 Tbsp lime juice
1 cup of salsa
1 cup frozen corn

Line chicken breasts in the bottom of a crockpot. In a very small bowl, mix the chili powder with the lime juice, and pour over the chicken breasts. (I turn them over to make sure they are evenly coated.)

Set crockpot on Low and cook for 5-6 hours or until chicken is thoroughly cooked and is easy to shred.

Remove the chicken, shred, and put back in crockpot. Add salsa and frozen corn and mix thoroughly. Let cook for 45 minutes or until cooked through. Serve with tortillas, cheese, sour cream.

 These are SO easy to make and are never short on flavor. You can add other ingredients as well to your liking: black beans, jalapeno’s, etc. It really can be customized to your tastebuds. Enjoy!!

Beef Barley Soup

Beef Barley Soup

1 package stewing beef *

1 cup raw pot barley

1 onion

2 carrots

2 large potatoes

1 cup frozen mixed vegetables

2 cans beef broth

2 cans water

soya sauce to taste

pepper to taste

1 tsp dried parsley

Gravy mix (optional)

Cut beef into bite sized pieces. 

Rinse barley.

Cut potatoes, onion and carrots into small bite size pieces.

Add everything except the gravy mix to crock pot. Cook 6-8 hours on low. Add gravy mix to thicken, just before serving.

Serve with rolls or bread. 

*if you purchase a roast when it is on sale, you can make this recipe very inexpensive to make by cutting it up to use in soups and stews. You will get much more value for your money this way with very little effort.*

Autumn Soup

Autumn Soup

1 lb ground beef
1 cup chopped onion
4 cups water
1 cup carrots
1 cup diced celery
1 cup cubed potatoes
2 tsp salt
1 tsp bottled brown bouquet sauce (optional)
1/4 tsp pepper
1 bay leaf
1/8 tsp basil (1 tsp if no bay leaf)
6 tomatoes (4 cups)

Cook meat till brown. Cook and stir onions with meat till onions are tender. Stir in rest of ingredients except tomatoes. Heat to boiling, covr and simmer 20 minutes. Add tomatoes. Cover and simmer till veggies are tender. Serve with warm, homemade bread for a wonderful, hearty autumn treat!

This recipe is already very frugal, however, if you have your own garden, it can be almost free to make!

Country Salisbury Steak

Country Salisbury Steak

1 1/2 lbs ground beef

1 pkg Stove Top stuffing mix

1 1/2 cups water, divided

3/4 cup chopped onions

2 cups fresh mushrooms, sliced

1/2 cup bbq sauce

Mix meat, stuffing mix, 1 cup of the water and the onions until well blended. Shape into six 1/2 inch thick oval patties. Place in baking dish. 

Spray large nonstick skillet with cooking spray. Add mushrooms, cook on medium heat 5 minutes, or unitl lightly browned, stirring occsionally. Add bbq sauce and remaining 1/4 cup water. Reduce heat to low. Cook 1-2 minutes or until sauce is heated through. Serve over the patties.

Stove Top One Dish Chicken Bake with Vegetables

1 cup hot water

1 pkg stuffing mix

1lb chicken breasts cut into strips

1 can cream of mushroom soup

1/2 cup sour cream

1 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded

2 cups frozen mixed veggies, thawed and drained

Preheat oven to 400. Add hot water to stuffing mix, stir until moistened. Set aside. Place chicken in baking dish. Mix soup, sour ceram, cheese and vegatables. Spoon over chicken. Top with prepared stuffing. Bake 30 minutes or until chicken is cooked through.

One Pan Chicken and Potato Bake

4 bone in chicken pieces

4 large potatoes cut into wedges

1/4 cup Italian dressing

1/4 cup parmesan cheese

Pour dressing over chicken and potatoes. Sprinkle with parmesan cheese. Bake at 400 1 hour or until chicken is cooked through.