This week we have another semi-failed recipe, oven cooked steak, and a crock pot dish. I love trying new recipes but with trying new things, they don’t always work. I also continued with having lots of veggies this week. Corn, green beans, carrots, cauliflower rice, and vegetable chips. Yum yum.
This is my weekly meal plan on $60 or less! (my average prices do not include spices, butter, oil, etc)
Monday
Chicken Watermelon Tacos (@$9.50)
- Chicken $3.98 (2.99 lb, Fresh Market)
- Watermelon $0.40 (⅛ , $2.99 Kroger)
- Onion $0.47 (Vidalia, Trader Joe’s)
- Jalapeno $0.24
- Tomatillos $0.82
- Lime $0.79
- Tortillas $1.34
- Cotija Cheese $0.99 ($1.99, Farmer’s Market)
- Sweet Corn $0.44 (half can, Trader Joe’s)
This was another Food Network recipe. For me, these recipes seem to be hit or miss. This one was a miss. The chicken mixture was quite yummy but the watermelon salsa stuff was not to my liking. Adding the cheese to the watermelon mixture gave everything a weird texture. I would try again without using the cheese or adding the cheese at the end.
Tuesday
Oven Broiled Steak (@$7.50)
- Eye of Round Steak $5.62 (4 steaks)
- Green Beans $0.69 (can, Kroger)
- Mac n Cheese $1.00 (Annies)
I marinated the steak for most of the afternoon with a little olive oil, worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper. Then broiled in the oven for about 5 minutes on each side. One steak was a little larger and needed to be cooked an extra minute.
Wednesday
Mojo Pork (@$13.50)
- Pork Roast $8.44 (4 lbs)
- Mojo Marinade $1.59 (½ , $3.19)
- Cuban Beans $0.99 (can, Trader Joe’s)
- Rice $0.94
- Avocado $0.99
- Sweet Corn $0.44 (half can, Trader Joe’s)
Crockpot! I repeat this recipe often since my toddler loves it. I usually use a smaller pork roast but this one was on sale so why not, more leftovers. For this dish, I put the pork and half the bottle of marinade in the crockpot (with a liner, makes clean up SO much easier) for 7 hours on low. Then use tongs to shred the meat. It should fall apart very easily. Mix the beans, diced avocado, and corn together. Yum! And again this made a lot of leftovers even with dinner guests.
Friday
Pork Tenderloin (@$9.50)
- Peppercorn Pork Tenderloin $3.94 (BOGO + coupon, Kroger)
- Cauliflower Rice $1.99
- Carrots $0.69 (can, Kroger)
I cooked the pork according to package instructions, 375 for 25-30 minutes or 155 degrees. The cauliflower rice is amazing to add extra veggies to the meal.
Saturday
Chili Cheese Hotdogs (@$7)
- Hotdogs $3.49 (Nathan’s)
- Shredded Cheese $1.19(½ bag)
- Buns $1.00
- Chili $0.00 (Frozen Leftovers)
- Vegetable Chips $0.99 (½ , Trader Joe’s)
Today I needed a quick throw together meal for a busy weekend. And everyone always loves messy chili dogs. Vegetable chips help make it a little healthier. I boil my hot dogs but one day I will be able to grill them.
5 meals for around $50.
**Bonus Salad**
I found a delicious fruit salad recipe that I used for the Fourth. I wanted to share it with you because I know I will be making it a few more times this summer. I think the combination of flavors is different but tasty. (recipe) I did omit the jicama. It is annoying to cut and doesn’t offer much flavor. I used more watermelon instead. Enjoy!
More watermelon goodness,
Freeze watermelon cubes to put in chilled prosecco or make a watermelon mojito. (muddle a few watermelon chunks with a lime wedge, mint leaves, and sugar. Add rum, ice, and something fizzy. Sprite, Soda Water, or Ginger Ale)
For those of you that are just getting into my meal planning series, check out my Where do I start? post for tips and tricks to get started on your meal planning adventure! Next week, we have some awesome curry and Korean BBQ!
