🚨MEGA Budget Meal Ideas: 3 HOURS of Delicious Cheap Eats!

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In this 3 hour mega budget meal video, we'll be cooking up some delicious, cheap eats that will leave you feeling full and satisfied. From delicious ground beef meals to chicken enchiladas, I've got you covered!
If you're looking for easy, cheap, and delicious meals, then this video is for you! We'll show you how to whip up a bunch of dishes that will leave you feeling satiated and energized, all on an extreme budget. If you're looking to save some money, then be sure to check out this mega budget meal video!
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⏰ TIMESTAMPS:
0:00:00 Intro
0:00:23 Cook Once, Eat all Week
0:01:42 Ingredients - Pork, Cabbage, & Potatoes
0:05:00 Potato Prep
0:07:30 Egg Roll in a Bowl
0:09:57 Swedish Meatballs
0:16:59 Cilantro Lime Dressing
0:17:57 Mashed Potatoes
0:20:20 Chorizo Potato Tacos
0:23:26 Chocolate Banana Muffins
0:27:55 5 Budget Dinners w/ Ground Beef
0:28:49 Pinto Beans
0:30:36 Beef & Bean Tostadas
0:37:14 Migas
0:39:13 Chili w/ Cornbread Muffins
0:43:05 Ground Beef Potato Casserole
0:45:22 Baked Potatoes w/Chili and Salad
0:46:44 Pantry Cooking - Use it Up!
0:47:28 Cheeseburger Soup & BLTs therecipecritic.com/cheesebur...
0:52:54 Banana Bread
0:58:18 Breakfast Burritos
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1:06:00 $50 Budget Healthy Meal Prep
1:09:42 Slow Cooker Cheesy Chicken Chili
1:14:16 Chicken Salad
1:18:40 Salads
1:22:23 Croissant Breakfast Sandwiches
1:24:57 Chicken Rice Soup
1:27:25 Snack Boxes
1:28:38 Fish Cakes, Rice, Green Beans
1:35:48 Budget Meal Prep w/ Prices
1:36:22 Turkey Burger Arugula Salad
1:38:18 Pumpkin Cupcakes
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1:42:34 Ham Breakfast Sandwiches
1:46:46 Granola www.loveandlemons.com/granola/
1:48:39 3 Healthy Dinners for $20
1:49:58 Instant Pot Black Beans
1:51:00 Homemade Salsa
1:52:31 Black Bean Enchiladas
1:57:56 Tuna Melts w/ Potato Wedges
2:00:40 Black Bean Soup
2:03:41 5 Dinners for $25!
2:04:18 Instant Pot Pinto Beans
2:07:52 Baked White Rice
2:10:03 Dividing Chicken
2:15:43 Chicken Enchiladas
2:22:42 Chicken & Twice Baked Potatoes
2:30:25 Cheesy Chicken Rice Casserole
2:41:48 Refried Beans
2:43:44 Chicken Casserole & Salad
2:44:17 Lemon Chicken & Rice
2:49:25 Cajun Style Rice and Beans
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[@Jen-Chapin]

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[@bethanyd67]

I don’t think you understand how excited I am to see this. The only KZbin time I get is after my toddler goes to bed so I am PUMPED for a 3 hour video🤩🙏🏻 0:43

[@CarFreeKC]

I've been doing something for "meal prepping" that has been working well for me. I make a big chart of recipes that use up things I have in the house (I stock up when there is a good sale / just keep staples on hand) and then I write all the ingredients I need for each recipe and then highlight what I need to buy. On nights when I'm tired or I don't have time to get groceries, I look at my list of meal ideas where I have all the ingredients on hand. Doing this, I have two months worth of meals and only spent about $30 to buy the fill-in ingredients of fresh veg needed for each recipe. I live alone so your mileage will vary but it has worked out insanely well for me.

[@Jen-Chapin]

That’s a great idea, I’ve done something similar before too!!

[@chelseacraft4669]

Exactly what I’ve been doing but it was costing me about $50 and last month when I went to the store the same ingredients cost me $100. Not exaggerating. You’d think I live in Alaska or Hawaii or New York City or something but no I live in rural deep East Texas. So I really got to get my game face on and make some even deeper cuts to my food budget because my Social Security check isn’t going to handle these prices. 😢

[@CarFreeKC]

@@chelseacraft4669 It is definitely more challenging to do when you get to a point where your surplus is low. I'm a student so I live on a similarly meager budget. I try to really fill my pantry / freezer if I find good deals but sometimes that's challenging. I'm currently looking around for chicken breast sales.. trying to find it for $1.69-$1.99/lb. My local grocery store a few blocks away is $6.49! Bonkers!

[@princess_4323]

@chelseacraft4669 whatever you got for $100, I would have paid almost double that(not kidding).... I live in Hawaii

[@karenohlson5509]

Don't call. I'm watchin' Jen!

[@nrsimmons178]

Please, and thank you! 😂😂😂

[@carmarasmussen8118]

RIGHT?!?! 😂

[@MAli-cp2kj]

😂😂😂

[@joyceclark8163]

Exactly 😊😊😊❤❤❤

[@fourdayhomestead2839]

😅 I waited to watch until now, so I'd avoid interruptions!

[@evem4876]

I'm so shocked when I go grocery shopping , I cannot believe how much I spend ...😮 It really makes me stress out !!

[@nicolewagner25]

I always have meatballs made and frozen in the freezer. I season them with basics so I can use it in various ways for a quick dinner

[@lisajimenez8639]

I actually watched all of this video, and am going to watch it again because I loved it and I’m having a bad day ❤

[@melissamclaughlin4383]

I hope your day gets better 😊

[@rayselby3487]

Sue here: oh my word Jen Chapin!!! It's taking me several days to watch the entire video. 😅 My battery life, oh my 😮. Love it though. I'm a cook but I love to watch your cooking - so so relaxing. (Plus I laugh a lot too.) 💚

[@jillautismhomeschoolmama6994]

2:43:40 why have I never before seen a refried beans recipe with corriander?! This is genius.

[@BrendaRadder]

Sooo many great ideas. Thanks, Jen!

[@jessicacolwell5657]

For the egg roll in a bowl, a super lazy idea would be getting a bag of coleslaw mix! It’s got shredded cabbage and carrots!

[@janjones4772]

I just wanted to say, What a wonderful granddaughter your grandparents have God Bless You and your Family, for being so thoughtful. I love all my kids and all the grandchildren,but I don’t get to see them except on holidays,so I’m really looking forward seeing them all at Thanksgiving, can Hardly wait. It’ll be here for we know . Thank you for sharing. Thank you for being so sweet.👍♥️

[@HannahMattox]

Looks like bedtime can wait 🤣

[@patmentzer6771]

I make my rice the same way that you do except I use chicken broth instead of water. I think it makes it more flavorful.

[@jillautismhomeschoolmama6994]

I’m on day two and attempt 20 to finish this awesome video. 😂 😎

[@lovelyflows7460]

I'm with Adam I don't like cold chicken on my salad either.

[@user-qc8do8rl6f]

Save your seeds to plant into barrels for garden. You can spread the seeds to family and friends too. 🎉🎉🎉

[@janeemery6254]

3 hours! Yay! Gonna take me 3 days to watch the whole thing LOL 🤤

[@jennyrieras431]

I love the concept of this video Jen! And thank you for including all the links & time stamps

[@kathycourington4748]

Would love more of these type of videos and now that it's full how about doing some Crock-Pot ones that would be great love your channel

[@DianaTx361]

Loved the 3 hour video! Nice spending the evening in your kitchen with all the delicious food 😊

[@SassyHippo]

I often cook this way to take advantage of really good sales and prep food without doing ten times the dishes. I love having new ideas to do this with. Thank you.

[@minniencfan5228]

I know this video was very labor intensive for you but I loved it! O took breaks watching it in-between doing housework and laundry, I am retired and I very much enjoy all your videos especially the cost saving ones, thank you Jen 😊

[@patmentzer6771]

Thank you so much for this video! I know it must have taken you a long time to put it together, but believe me, it was worth it! I got so many great meal ideas from this video.I couldn't watch the entire video in one sitting, so I plan to watch the rest of it tomorrow. I'm a Iowa girl who loves your videos. Please keep them coming.

[@tammyt6193]

Thank you, Jen! This has been awesome so far. Not cooking the same items, but cooking right alongside of you. 💜

[@ciarraflurnoy957]

You could also use sour cream or greek yogurt in the cilantro lime dressing in place of the heavy cream/coconut milk.

[@debbykidd9813]

Personally I'm a "shape" person 🙂 I do my eggs on the stove and then use a glass to cut out circles. What do I do with the "extra" that is between the cups? Why, I'm glad you asked. I use those to make a breakfast burrito or two. No waste here and I have those ROUND shapes for my eggs 🙂. Yes, I know I'm weird ROFL. Or, you could go out and buy a "muffin top" pan and get the same effect with baked eggs.

[@angb1923]

Thank you so much for this recipe packed video! I'm going to make a couple of things! Like that smoked gouda pasta salad and the prep breakfast sandwiches. And i think something else.

[@15livebyfaith4]

Love and enjoyed this video Jen. Thank you for doing these types of videos with your busy schedule. 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙏

[@kelsigammon8328]

Yay! Something to keep me company while I clean/organize 😊

[@user-qc8do8rl6f]

Used peelings from potatoes into making homemade french fries. 😋 My kids loved them!

[@tammymyer5347]

This was such a great video for some delicious budget meals. I have made a few of them already and I’m thankful for your time and effort you’ve put into planning these meals for us so we didn’t have to think about what to make! You’re the best! Ty!

[@jacquespoulemer3577]

Another friendly money saving tip. since I noticed you mostly use the outermost part of the jalapeños and yet you buy hot sauce. Instead of buying it make you're own remove the stems and chop up the rest of the chilis seeds and all. for a milder hot sauce combine with sweet peppers (all those odds and ends after you chop the peppers, not the seeds or ribs in this case, they are a bit bitter) when you've accumulated around a pound and a half of chilies and peppers cook them in water to cover with half cup of vinegar (apple cider is classic but any will do) 6 cloves garlic 1 tbl salt, (honey or maple or any sweetener to taste 1Tbl or none) cook til tender 10-15 mins blend keep in fridge. couldnt be easier. you can ferment this but that's a tiny bit more complicated Jim

[@jacksisawesome1652]

Jen! Thank you so much for this. I am so excited to watch!

[@jennilyons8687]

Hi Jen. I'm currently watching this video tonight. Amazing. Love these meal ideas. Helps when you hit that rut of running out of dinner ideas. I will definitely save this one to reference back to. Thank you for this. Hope all is well with you and your family. ❤

[@kathleenkaufman6007]

That was a great compilation of recipes. Took me a couple of days to watch, but I did enjoy it. Thanks!

[@suehayden5520]

Oh my gosh I was watching this video last night, and ordered the cookbook using your link around 10pm. This morning it was on my front porch! 😊 You’ve got to love Amazon! Great video Jen thank you

[@crowdedisolation]

Golly! You've been busy cooking up a storm. Love the ideas. Great video.

[@yvettesummers1339]

wow. love all these recipes thank you Jen

[@sarahmeyer4128]

This is an amazing video, Jen!!! Thank you❤

[@Kim-cy3fd]

Thanks for keeping me company in my kitchen all afternoon, great video ❤

[@michelleutter8521]

Potato and milk products together make a complimentary protein too. So the potato bakewith the salad it is a complete meal.

[@shastitydenae4853]

I'm finally going to make that Monte Cristo bake. I'm adding the stuff to my cart for the week. I usually don't eat breakfast, but I've been hungry lately. So I think this will be good.

[@carrieteeple6376]

Love this video! Thank you 😊

[@juliewood6513]

Wow you knocked it out of the park Jen.

[@donnaeisentraut8356]

It took me 4 days to watch this video, it was awesome…. Had a dose of Jen for 4 days ❤

[@lizmiller2341]

This video was great! I loved the concept. So many great ideas. I am now planning out a menu that fits my family.

[@jacquemcarthur9783]

One of the best videos you've posted....all bc so much if you great recipes and cooking advice all in one! Thank you Jen❤❤❤

[@Jen-Chapin]

Thanks so much for watching!!

[@lillybethwindsor7018]

Oh my goodness, YES. I'm genuinely excited to watch this. 🎉

[@cynthiajordan854]

Your so blessed to have the family you have! All my grandparents and mom and dad two brothers uncle aunt have passed away! I just recent lost a brother in October. Holidays are not like they use to be! I miss family times.

[@justjamie1715]

I'm saving this! thank you!

[@marilu1277]

Love love your videos! Thank you so much

[@lintlamb8397]

Everything looked so delicious! Your voice is very soothing. I enjoyed the cooking marathon, and I subscribed. Thanks!

[@maygansaint]

Love these video's ❤

[@dorothydaniels8184]

I have that cookbook!! I need groceries and then "we" can cook together! I haven't made these dishes yet.

[@anitatucker8812]

Oh wow I don't know how I missed his video when it came out but then I've been sick with Covid lately. I loved it. I am so tired of how much everything costs at the store. These meals are healthy ans not full of processed items. I'm going to cook these for us. Thanks Jen and this video was over two hours long and I know you're a busy woman.

[@stasiaverret6692]

That's a meal in my house!! I did pulled pork over a baked potato and a bacon Caesar salad 😋 love your channel jen!!! 🙌

[@diversekakes]

Thank you for the taco idea! I cannot wait to try it and I have the ingredients on hand!

[@sharonlynn3358]

I LOVE THIS!

[@janjones4772]

Everything looks so yummy. I don’t know much about using spices. Thanks for all you do👍👍♥️♥️

[@brandyswider5051]

Ohhhh yaaaa! Gonna watch tomorrow!

[@melissamclaughlin4383]

Outstanding job 😊❤

[@deniseferguson228]

Wowser loving this video

[@mauigirlnokaoi_ts9837]

Love your videos.. perfectly edited!

[@terilynn1071]

Whoop Whoop!! 3 hour's!! That's what I'm talking about!!!🥰❤️🥰🥰❤️❤️ Thank you for the extra long video 🙏🙏.

[@lisamargaret6751]

Love your videos! ❤️❤️❤️

[@Bekasharpe]

Love these ideas ❤

[@melissaemmons8395]

I've just discovered your channel and I love it!!!!

[@annethompson2212]

amazing video, you really out did yourself 😊

[@katevalleygirl5235]

Excellent video !!! It was so nice to see you make migas. If you're ever in Texas you have to try them at any tex-mex restaurant. Love your videos.❤

[@kingprui40dash]

All these recipes you made looks delicious.

[@karenrowles9788]

I had a huge learning curve when learning how to make chicken. My parents thought the birds were a poor man’s meat. They were born in Oklahoma in the early 40s. Probably enough said 😳 I never tasted chicken until university. Born in California 1971

[@mississippimom2]

Hey Jen!! I don’t see the recipe for your sisters chicken enchiladas. I would love to try this!

[@stacycollins2760]

Awwww I live in Greenville!!!!!! I have heard you mention BJU- I always thought Bob Jones! Nice…. I hope you enjoyed our beautiful little downtown area!!!! ❤

[@stephaniemazzon8308]

Really EXCITED for this

[@cwgmama]

I almost forgot to tell you You did a amazing job putting together those salads, that is a art that not everybody can do... I am very impressed... Can you do a video showing us how you do that??? Tysm!!!

[@luv2cook5]

Thank you so much for sharing this i appreciate your hard work, you help me to save $.

[@diversekakes]

I remember the cake mix +pumpkin purée too! I made a chocolate version

[@mauigirlnokaoi_ts9837]

Great channel! Glad I stumbled across you!

[@susantaulli6580]

Is it Netflix tonite or Jen? It’s Jen!

[@flooshoomoo7104]

Instead of buying and chopped cabbage and carrots for egg rolls I just buy a bag of coleslaw mix from Aldi. It’s an option people don’t often think of but it’s just shredded cabbage and carrots

[@bernadettechute7998]

Buying extra-virgin olive oil versus canola oil, isn’t necessarily an elitist attitude. It’s about health. Canola oil is highly inflammatory and leads to other health issues down the road. In this case, it’s a matter of Good better or best for your health. As someone unlimited income, I understand that higher food cost make certain items prohibited, but due to health concerns I tried to buy an extra-virgin olive oil, where I can use it sparingly. 😊 I like the idea of planning your weekly meals around a few ingredients. Smart!! I have never shredded cheese in my food processor. Brilliant 🎉!! I am going to try this!! EVERYTHING is better with cheese 😂 It is so nice to see the mishaps that someone who cooks all the time has with their cooking appliances. thanks for being real and leaving that in

[@rg-mi5hh]

Breakfast sandwiches look so good!

[@MrsAlmaTrumble]

3 hours of Jen, yes please!!

[@adbathert3705]

I like these longer videos!

[@olganazario4247]

Great ideas.😊

[@personalemail2167]

Can you make budget meals that don’t include beans/legumes etc. I know it’s harder, since it’s cheap-but that’s my life. Myself and none of my family members/extended like any of that.

[@kathyleighton9091]

@personalemai.....I agree. We do not do black,kidney, pinto, or refried beans. We do like baked beans....canned or homemade. We don't do chickpeas and I am the only one who eats rice and not alot either.

[@treenaakers9429]

Holy moly....3 hours! Woo hoo

[@n.a.garciafamily]

Jen! For hours! Yas! ❤

[@lindafessant8021]

We really enjoy egg roll in a bowl. We also make a sauce of mayonnaise and Sriracha sauce to top it.

[@BriBriBudgets]

I love the Misen knives. I have several.

[@wassollderscheiss33]

Yay! Finally someone who cuts onions like I do :-)

[@angelinaniccole8611]

True mexican chorizo isn't like the ones you find in the store. It's not nearly as greasy with a much better flavor.

[@cwgmama]

New subscriber here, I have watched this for 3 hours, and I have shared this with my grown daughters, and I have this saved in my favorite recipe folder. Thank You from my heart. I am going to try using your recipes, with the lemon in the rice, I am sure it's delicious,

[@Jen-Chapin]

Thank you!

[@donnadkshad6213]

You could use the mini muffin pan to cook your meatballs also. Just a thought.

[@OMDz8p]

Your manicures are on point! Give your nail tech a pat on the back for me!lol

[@suzanneanderson8152]

Do u have the recipe for the chocolate muffins? Awesome video!

[@nancyspringston8547]

Great concept Need to think using same ingredients all week and not get enough variety. This looks good though. 😊

[@indialove88]

This video is epic ❤

[@sandiland0000]

nice job 👍😊

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Yum🎉