Budget Family Recipe - 89 cents per serving

When I first told my husband that I was making Creamed Beef for dinner he looked at me and said, "Do you mean S.O.S.?"  I said , "Yes."  He then proceed to roll his eyes.  He had actually never eaten it before and neither had I.  I was just pleased that I had found another inexpensive meal to make for my family.  To my delight, it was a crowd pleaser and when I told my daughter this evening that we were having it for dinner again, she screamed with excitement and hugged me!  I have made it several times and once I used breakfast sausage instead.  You can serve it up on rice, noodles, mashed potatoes, biscuits or even toast.  If you shop around for your ingredients, you should be able to make it for 89 cents per person and feed 4 people.  My price includes the ingredients to make the recipe, rice, canned green beans and canned corn.  Here is the recipe, I hope you enjoy it!

Creamed Beef for SOS

Budget Slow Cooker Recipe of the Week - 74 cents per serving

With St. Patrick's Day occuring this week you can't help but take advantage of the low prices on corned beef, cabbage, carrots, and potatoes.  Corned beef (point cut) is on sale all around town for approximately 99 cents per pound.  You will also find (check out your local flyers) that most stores have low, low prices on cabbage, potatoes and carrots.  I was able to purchase everything to make this recipe for $5.92 and that included good bottled beer.  It makes 8 servings but if you have a very hungry group of 4, you may gobble it all up!  That still works out to $1.48 per serving!  I have made this recipe several times and it is as good as it is easy!  It cooks in the crockpot all day and you have a yummy hot dinner with little effort.  Also, the applesauce is a fantastic accompaniment!

Happy eating!

Slow Cooker Corned Beef and Cabbage

Family Recipe of the Week - $1.17 per serving

Act fast, because this weeks meal uses items on sale through Vons "This Weekend Only" Sale.  The recipe is similar to "breakfast for dinner" however, this is a dinner casserole. 

It utilizes bulk breakfast sausage (Jimmy Dean, $1.99) and my cost includes serving it with asparagus ($.97/lb.).  I am assuming that you have the remainder of the ingredients in your pantry or are able to buy them at a reasonable price (generic or otherwise on sale) and have included the cost of those items. 

I have not tried the recipe, but found it on a reputable website from which I have used many recipes in the past.  Please let me know if you try the recipe!  Serve the casserole with steamed asparagus.  Makes 6 servings.

http://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/Potato-Sausage-Casserole

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Family Recipe of the Week - $4 for dinner for 4

For those of you that know me well, you know that I enjoy cooking!  I have many styles when it comes to this craft.  Sometimes I like to go gourmet, sometimes it's ethnic, sometimes it's easy, sometimes it's kid friendly.  But, the meals that give me the most satisfaction are the ones that are inexpensive, easy, enjoyable and kid friendly. So I am going to try to post a recipe every week that fits those requirements.

I will be creating these meals based on what is available on sale in one of our local grocery stores.  If you live in the Temecula area, this will work in your favor.  If you live elsewhere, I hope you will be inspired anyway!

I am already behind this week as most of the grocery store sale prices are valid only through 02/23.  Hopefully, I will have another one for you on Wednesday which will give you a little more time to shop.  All of the items for this weeks recipe are found at Vons.  So without any more ranting, here is the Family Recipe of the Week:

Grilled London Broil

1 lb. Rancher's Reserve Top Round London Broil
$1.77
1 1b. Broccoli Crowns
$.99
Kraft Macaroni and Cheese Shapes
$.99
Ingredients to make Macaroni and Cheese
Teriyaki Sauce

Marinate London Broil in Teriyaki Sauce 4-24 hours.  Grill to desired doneness.  Slice into thin slices.  Serve with prepared macaroni and cheese and steamed broccoli.

The teriyaki sauce does not flavor the meat a great deal but does aid in tenderizing this very inexpensive cut of meat.  You may have to buy several pounds of this meat at the $1.77/lb. price.  If you make extra meat, slice leftovers and simmer the following evening in beef broth.  Place drained meat in toasted hoagie rolls and serve with broth on the side for a quick and easy French Dip!

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