$5 MEAL IDEAS | EASY BUDGET FRIENDLY MEALS | $20 Budget for 4 MEALS!!!

Hey y'all, Here as promised, another $5 MEAL VIDEO!! I hope you enjoy it! Thank you all for your support and I hope this helps with your meal planning!! Remember you can take your own spin on these meals! Don't be afraid to make them your own! Also sorry for the quality of this video. The kitchen lights plus the ring light, just weren't working together and I don't know why lol Remember to always be positive and kind to one another!
-Brooke
Price break down
Meatball Subs
Ground Turkey $2.20
Pasta sauce $.87
Hot dog buns $.89
Half onion $.16
Half block of cheese $.94
Total $5.06
Tater Tot Casserole
Ground Turkey $2.49
Tater Tots $1.69
Half onion $.16
Half block of cheese $.94
Cream of celery $.60
Total $5.88
Alfredo Pasta
Noodles $.80
Alfredo sauce $1
Bag of veggies $.99
Garlic bread $1.89
Total $4.68
Mexican Dish
Refried Beans $.88
Block of cheese $1.89
Corn tortillas $1.79
Total $4.56

[@KayKay-ov3md]

You're lovely. You're smart. You're frugal. You're real. Thank you ! Keep shining 🌟

[@lissahammond2249]

Everyone needs a Brayden in their kitchen! ❤

[@SouthernFrugalMomma]

I agree!

[@mimi0424]

ooh another cheap meal is either ground beef or turkey w rice, 2 gravy packets (mixed separately as gravy) 1 small onion & 1 small pepper..mix together. of course adding spices to the meat to your liking..add gravy at the end..reminds me of pepper steak on a budget. delicious and inexpensive

[@therobinsons7115]

I make this but add a can of drained corn. So delicious 😋

[@mimi0424]

@@therobinsons7115 yes!! Great idea!!

[@countrycarnivores]

That's one of my favorite comfort meals when it gets cold outside.

[@j.khuster2024]

That sounds yummy. Thank you ❤️

[@RadianceRush]

I love that you used hot dog buns for the meatball subs. At my Kroger store it was way cheaper to get hot dog buns instead of hoagie rolls.

[@theunsinkablekatiemae]

You should always use a little pasta water anyway - the starchiness thickens your sauces and helps it stick better to the pasta. Yum!

[@kathleencole9546]

I'm a single lady 71 years young..going to make the turkey meatballs tomorrow w some pasta sauce..no bread. They should be divine! By the way I love your happy positive spirit ❤..and I love yiur boys..they are sweethearts

[@sherierodriguez7708]

Hello Ms. Bubbly Brook I absolutely love you!! Your Pioneer Woman inspired kitchen is beautiful. I love all the colors.

[@JeanetteParmantie-jq5xy]

LOVE hard time meals. Excellent learning experience.

[@faithjulian753]

I love your videos. The meals are creative and delicious looking. They are much healthier than fast food for your family, better tasting and much more affordable. You have a great personality, a lovely family and your bowls are so pretty! Thanks for all the effort you put into your content.

[@debravanderpool2250]

To stretch Alfredo you can make a white gravy flour butter or oil with garlic seasonings and parm cheese.

[@debrafoley1668]

Binge watching your videos and getting inspired! Thank you so much!!!

[@SouthernFrugalMomma]

Thank you so much! Hope they inspire you!!

[@ladywytch129]

Lol ❤️ The only thing different in the enfrijoladas that I learned to make is that Mom used pureed black beans. Delicious either way 😋

[@susanstacy2493]

That sounds good with the pureed black beans. You could also mix some black beans with the cheese and stuff the tortillas which would give them a little more substance too.

[@angieruiz5110]

The bean type is regional southern Mexican states usually eat black beans northern states eat pinto... in sonora we traditional eat pinto beans but in Oaxaca is a guaranteed black bean.

[@kaycee18]

Made your Mexican enchiladas. I had 2 chicken breasts that needed to be cooked up, so I shredded and used in the tortillas w/the cheese. Used flour tortillas b/c that's what I had. Topped with salsa, sour cream & sliced green onions. DELICIOUS! New sub. Been binge watching your clever vids! Thanks!

[@dearicacaesar5008]

i love your videos. as a new mama in her early 20's i often struggle to find meals for my new family and also it's SO expensive nowadays so thank you!

[@deshia1471]

One thing that I've learned from your channel is that I cook and waste too much food. I am rethinking the way that I grocery shop and cook. Thanks for your videos!

[@rhondawhitmer1538]

All of these look amazing!! We all need some good meals that are cheap!!! Great job!!🙂❤️

[@susanbunnell5709]

Thank you so much for posting these videos. They have really helped me. I am 69 years old and live on a small fixed income I watched this and now I can get off Roman noodles for every other meal. Thank you, God Bless!

[@michellewillis9008]

I’m not really a fun of ground turkey but been using it a couple times a week. I have found that by treating it like ground beef and seasoning it heavily helps. Worcestershire sauce and better than bullion beef base really makes the turkey taste “beefy”. This kids have adjusted pretty well and we save ground beef for bacon cheeseburger 🍔

[@melisaclark3110]

I would love to see you do a collaboration with other frugal food content creators. It is a great way for your channel and their channels to get more exposure. I am really enjoying your channel. Some of my other favorite channels are BucketListHomestead, JessicaWanders, Claire'sjourney. They are all pretty new to KZbin, all very kind, and like you just everyday families trying to save money, create interesting useful content and grow a community something we have all missed during the last 2 years.

[@ZenobiaDecrespin]

Bestie girl that pink is perfect on you! Groovy vibe music. Love yall so much.❤❤❤❤❤

[@brookephelps3135]

Everything looks sooo good! I absolutely love these budget meal videos and I really like your energy!😎

[@dancieteague6854]

Hey great job. On cooking with ground turkey add some W sauce to it. You will be amazed how it adds great flavor.

[@ruthmiller5588]

When I was a young wife/mom I would use a drop of oil to heat up each tortilla. It must have been the way to do it back then, almost fifty years ago.

[@leashy1204]

My daddy died a year ago Sept 11 2022 and he used to make Enfrijoladas and they were so yummy!! 😋 I miss him so much 😢 All the dinners looked so yummy!! All are some of my all-time faves!!💜🍴👍👍

[@brnjones9]

So sorry for your loss. My Dad passed away Jan 2022. His favorite meal as a kid and adult was Carné Bif- canned corned beef warmed through with sofrito, served over rice with fries (or any potatoes of your choice like tater tots, hashbrowns). It is super yummy 😋 and is one of our staple meals and a favorite of my sons and I. Only takes about 30 minutes to make. It used to be a $5 meal but canned corned beef is high now. But I still make it because I keep rice stocked and if I have no sofrito I just make my own.

[@debimorsette1685]

I have been making small beef and cheese burritos and then pouring the thinned out refried beans (I make my own and freeze in 1 cup portions)overthrew t and bake. Delicious, filling and leftovers heat up nicely. Yum! Debi in Vicksburg, MS. 🥰🥰

[@crus5112]

Great video. Next time when your budget is tight and you want garlic bread just buy hamburger or hot dog buns and use them and save yourself another dollar towards something else. I grew up on that type of garlic bread because there was 8 of us and mama never bought garlic bread.

[@SouthernFrugalMomma]

I did too! Did you all use sliced bread for everything? We did lol hot dog buns and hamburger buns were for the rich neighborhoods 😂 we used loaf bread for it all. I tell you what some days I use loaf bread for hamburgers just because it brings back memories and tastes so good!

[@crus5112]

@@SouthernFrugalMomma sure did. No Pinterest meals for me.... 😂

[@nubiz3296]

Yep loaf bread for garlic toast. I still make it that way.

[@kimknowlton3334]

My family actually prefers leftover buns as garlic toast😆. And, yes, we used bread growing up as buns. Still do in a pinch….who cares!

[@paularoberts866]

You can also sometimes a cheap loaf of plain French bread Slice it up and make garlic bread with it

[@angieruiz5110]

Enfrijoladas are my favorite. They are so simple and taste so good. A great budget meal im actually cooking the same tonight!

[@ashleyharger8856]

Another main reason I love frugal meals is because they're quick to slap together and with a new job I've been so mentally and physically drained... Thanks for the solid inspiration. Also love the amount of meatballs you got out of just one pound of turkey!

[@ambergeorge101]

I’m so glad I found this channel!! I love you’re content

[@crystalscott6158]

What’s cool to me is how you bring forward other recipes than just beans and pasta. I appreciate that because there’s only so much beans and pasta you can eat 😂

[@teenataylor4546]

I use the ground turkey roll like you bought for everything., They also make a italian seasoned roll and a breakfast sausage roll . I add beef bullion to the regular turkey roll and it works good. If i find ground beef on a real good sale, i buy it and do half ground beef half ground turkey. Saves me a lot. And the rolls are weighed out at 1pound and already frozen so they can go straight to freezer if your not ready to use them.

[@natalial.5577]

Lol 😄 after he says its good, & u say "thanks" its cute. We just enjoy seeing our family's happy after a meal, its the best.

[@docink6175]

my daughter in law makes "taco balls", taco seasoning and she crushes doritos for bread crumbs, 2? wks ago the 9yo gdaughter made the taco balls and since she LIKEs them she made them 3x the size mom does so our taco ball subs turned into taco balls with sauce on the plate and garlic toast buns... I do the enfrijoladas using black beans, cheddar and pepper jack cheese but I also just make quesadas with black refried beans either way its super cheap and super easy

[@victoriataylor2594]

Whoops, I have the wrong comment site. Oh my!!!! Well, this same message goes for you! I tell my friends about your boys and Collin fanting he cracks me up. Have a joyous day, everyone, no matter who you are.

[@brandiblair9398]

As a challenge, could you tackle some meals using dried brown lentils? It is technically a bean but cooks up faster without a soak.

[@tenthousanddaysofgratitude]

Oh boy!!! I just learned how to make refried beans so I’m going to try that recipe! Yum!!!

[@KaitlynBaines]

Found my KZbin momma 😂😂😂 I literally watch your videos every grocery shopping day ,to get ideas ❤

[@sheliapeters2082]

We make a bean burrito and make a side of pico and shredded lettuce kindi of like a Mexican plate at home we love refried beans so many ways to jazz them up. Definitely wanna try the pasta with the veggies those looked amazing and flavorful. Thanks for the inspiration.

[@mamacita41969]

I found your channel, I loved your contents, thanks for making this saving food videos, it’s really helped me.

[@SouthernFrugalMomma]

I’m so happy it’s helped you! Thank you so much for your support! I appreciate you!

[@rachelhero3413]

Your videos are so awesome! First time I made this my family didn’t care for it (picky eaters grrrrr) so I tried again but added beef bouillon and a tsp of Worcestershire sauce to the ground turkey and they ate it up. Now my son asks for the “dynamite” casserole -TNT casserole ( turkey n tots) and he likes ground turkey in the homemade cheeseburger macaroni!

[@evelyngarcia8015]

You need the oil sp the tortilla wont break and for flavor we do this too for enchiladas well that's how I was thought lol 🤷‍♀️🤷‍♀️

[@XwynntopiaX]

I love your kids and hubbs! They love you and love your cooking and don't mind saying so to the world! I'll bet they make you feel first class. And so you are! Keep these awesome videos coming. You're one of my favorite channels to watch.

[@stacyberry6097]

I told my husband that 5 meal for $20 is great. He said he could do it, and named off 5 meals. I was surprised he came up with them. Love your videos 👍

[@PinkTigger33]

So the last dish you made I would call enfrijoladas. It's basically an enchilada in a bean sauce. There is a wonderful woman I follow, Angelica Faz Jung, her channel is Simply Mama Cooks, she is Mexican American and lives in the Houston area and she shows budget meals she grew up with and how her family taught her. Like your channel, it's budget and delicious! You'll have to check out her pan tacos where she starts with raw seasoned beef and then cooks it inside with the corn tortilla like a tacos dorado. I thought that was a fantastic idea and saves on time and clean up of yet another dirty dish. You have some tasty looking meals here and I am definitely going to be making some of them at our house. Thank you!

[@Jewelsquiss]

👍😊❣️ when I make tater tot casserole I usually add half a bag of frozen mixed vegetables or any kind of vegetables, to the meat mixture when it is cooking to get veggies in the meal. That would only add like 50 to 75 cents.

[@missmajor5640]

Thank you love all the meals keep them coming 🤗

[@magpiedowning5411]

I just wanted to say that I am really loving your channel. I just found it two weeks ago and I watch a video or two at least once a day. I am on depression medication and it can make me not have an attention span. But I find your videos easy and pleasant to watch.

[@k86_]

You are providing such a great service in times like these. Your channel is going to blow-up!!

[@2youngbon2]

You’re very cute! Your cooking - and frugality - are inspiring. I’m a vegan, but I can make your recipes my own. Thank you for your cheerful videos.

[@rosemaryagius7184]

Your budget dinners are banging. if anyone says they are not, they lying, Your son is really loving the taste test hehe. your pasta and veg and the meat ball buns looked amazing, and the pasta in your slow cooker, love to make all of them, but i don't think I be able to find the ingredient in the UK. ❤️❤️

[@GoodPersonTestWebsite]

"He is so vocal with his expressions" 🤣🤣🤣 I love how your older two sons always have the same exact reaction to every meal 🤣🤣🤣 they're so cute.

[@GoodPersonTestWebsite]

He actually did have a big expression on that #3 pasta !!

[@brendarector4194]

Beautiful natural scenery where you are!!!

[@laceyswafford3785]

My family loves trying out your cheap meals, Brooke! One of these days I'm going to buy some Adobe seasoning to try!

[@BamaMom50]

I love watching your videos! I got my husband to watch and now we have been keeping up with how much our meals cost and we were so surprised just how many are under $5. Including our breakfast this morning which fed our family of 4 with plenty of left overs. 💖💖

[@drawfire2]

I was looking back for recommendations I may have forgotten and just realized how big your kids have gotten. 🤯

[@mimi0424]

just realized that you are in the Mountains of Tennessee ..went there as a 16 yr old. I'm 46 so long time ago lol..absolutely loved it..well we also went to Gatlinburg as well. again love your channel ❤️ just watching all your videos! you def have shown me how to save $$$ and the meals are right up my alley. also sharing your channel w my 2 daughters who are newly married..look up sweet & sour Meatballs. when I use to work in the Corporate world of Banking, someone always made them. it's something different to have...it's literally 1-12 oz jar of Chili Sauce, 1 1/2 cup of grape jelly or jam..& some frozen Meatballs or if you make your own that's fine..I always put mine in the crockpot..but it's a cheaper meal.

[@SouthernFrugalMomma]

My family and I make those meatballs! lol we have them at get togethers all the time. Definitely a favorite!

[@mimi0424]

@@SouthernFrugalMomma oh good!

[@carlalyon5044]

Yuuummmm!! Thank you! You just gained a new subscriber!

[@SouthernFrugalMomma]

Thank you! I appreciate you!

[@kellycrawford1625]

I was given a recipe for faux Alfredo sauce. It wasn’t the same as Alfredo but some of my family liked it more. 1 can cream of mushroom soup. 1 can whole milk. 1 T Parmesan cheese (the cheap stuff in plastic). Salt & pepper to taste. I also add garlic & other spices depending on my mood. It’s very good with chicken & broccoli.

[@johnsurber9507]

Dusty boo boo. Thanks for that little tidbit. We're going to try the tater tot casserole and meatball hot dogs. Slurp!

[@SouthernFrugalMomma]

Oh no 😂 he told me not to put it on there, but I did anyways

[@GwenDeeful]

Loved your meal ideas. Loved that they are good looking, tasty and are realistic.

[@allyrooh3628]

I have been spoiled by the meatballs from Sam's club. They are 6 lbs for around $13. It's a great price and I can fancy them up with my sauces and spices. Love me the meatballs with the grape jelly and chili sauce. It's just the hubby and I now, so the food goes so much farther now. I still haven't learned to cook for two since the kids have grown up!

[@paulamcintosh6529]

The meatball San witches look good

[@evelyngarcia8015]

Loving your videos !!

[@glendastump5701]

Love these!

[@jessicabaez3085]

I am loving this channel!

[@debbienewman7923]

Thank you so much for the frugal meal ideas. They will come in really handy. Can't wait to try them. I plan to keep these ingredients in my pantry. Love your videos. You are great.

[@camillesnyder2850]

Thank you for the great meal ideas!

[@patriciasweet9102]

Love the last recipe will be trying on my family. Love your taste tester.

[@melissamoves8355]

Never had the last dish you made but it looks delicious you should try whisked eggs with shredded corn tortillas a little salsa and some cheese in a casserole dish until the eggs are set bet your family would like that as well

[@SouthernFrugalMomma]

That sounds very good! I will have to try that!

[@barbnauman705]

Brooke, you’re ideas are just the best!!! You’re so creative with budget meal ideas, and you’re helping so many folks struggling with their food dollars these days!! Sending lots of hugs and love to you from Kansas city!❤🎉

[@belkismaldonado5074]

Love your $5 meals I will definitely try them. Thank you.

[@Unapologetticaly.cortney]

I love all the pioneer woman kitchen gear. 😍

[@besos2714]

❤️ You got this 😇 you're awesome at it!! ❤️

[@kristinedey4156]

I’m really enjoying your ideas and attitude. I love your glasses. You are an inspiration. Thank you and God bless you all.

[@cherylsmith6953]

Girl you rock I’m glad I came across your channel. I haven’t missed any

[@kathleencole9546]

Those turkey meatball subs look great

[@arm1258]

Love this! If given the choice Hubby always says meatball subs, love your recipe!

[@doreenscott4223]

I love your ideas; thank you!

[@rennys_roost2283]

New subscriber on a tight budget. I like how you also show how to make the meals. Thank you ☺️

[@mama-of-four8370]

Thank you so much! I've been looking for a channel that has good affordable recipes that will fill my kiddos bellies and not bust our tight budget❤

[@bethanylechner865]

I love your personality! So much zest and energy and positivity! Jesus bless you and continue on doing your thing! ❤️

[@Unapologetticaly.cortney]

The refried bean guys look like something I would love. I can’t wait to try that!

[@heathersmeather]

I also use cream of celery for tater tot casserole. Only difference is I add green beans, and if I add cheese I put it between meat mixture and tots. 😁 But really you can’t go wrong with tater tot casserole.

[@rockiesmith5809]

Your food looks so yummy! Thank you for all the budget friendly tips. Keep it up Brooke cause I love it.

[@SouthernFrugalMomma]

Thank you!!

[@debbiesokol5907]

Thanks for sharing everything looks yummy 😋 😊

[@arlenenolte8475]

I've been binging your new videos and came back to watch this one - your babies grew so much in a year!! Thanks Brook for your content

[@septemberdavis3615]

Thank you for sharing your recipes, hints and shopping tips. You have a beautiful family and I absolutely love watching your videos and how kind and upbeat you are when making them. Thank you so much, Brooke!

[@laceylu5969]

Thanks Again! Love your meal plans! By the way love your hair-you look great!

[@shirleysteeves4229]

I have been struggling to figure out what to make for meals on a budget and you have help me out so much. Thank you

[@tonimacy6154]

You are just the cutest, sweetest girl!

[@debimorsette1685]

I loved that last dinner, refried bean enchiladas. I see those on the horizon for dinner. Thx! Debi in Vicksburg, MS. 🥰🥰

[@olgahesbol3329]

All your cheap meals look delicious ! I am going to start cooking them ! I love your T-shirts

[@cosmicshy637]

Your hair looks super cute Brooke! It really fits you!

[@krystalcotter7765]

I'm binge watching your videos and I love them, I just tried your homemade corn dogs. It was a hit with my teenagers 🙂 thank you for the videos.

[@JeanetteParmantie-jq5xy]

I love these recipes.❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@theattemptedhomemaker]

My goodness those boys have grown in a year and a half! ❤ and Dusty’s beard 😂

[@z.norton3326]

Love this!!! You are so good at this! I like to make pinto beans from "scratch" so to speak.....you can make a ton and use them in different ways. I am loving your channel girl....keep it up!

[@Angel12199]

You do a great job! Money Mom sent me. God bless you& your family. 🙏❤🙏

[@Mejlynne]

I’m loving your videos!!! We are getting ready to move in June so I’m not shopping much, trying to eat what we have on hand and you’re giving me wonderful ideas on using up what I have. I just made a tator tot casserole for dinner last night, tonight hubby used some stew beef I had in the freezer and some sweet peppers a coworker gave him and made us a simple fajita for dinner. I’m going to watch a few more videos and see what I can throw together for tomorrow night. Planning to make your version of chicken and dumplings this weekend when hubby is working late because I love them and he doesn’t (from another video).