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

[@KayKay-ov3md]

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

[@JeanetteParmantie-jq5xy]

LOVE hard time meals. Excellent learning experience.

[@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.

[@theresarogerssimpson1280]

I'm so sorry for your loss. I lost my Daddy June 20, 2023. I miss him every day.

[@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

[@MarkelBeverley]

Well, I am 29 and if that's your picture, then you are so FINE!!

[@MarkelBeverley]

You don't have to be single 🙃

[@theresarogerssimpson1280]

Look how small the boys were. I have been watching your videos for about 2 plus years, and I think keep on being your wonderful self. I can tell now a days you are 😂 comfortable doing what you do you do it well. 😅 ❤

[@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.

[@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!!

[@Txcountrymama]

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

[@j.khuster2024]

That sounds yummy. Thank you ❤️

[@sherierodriguez7708]

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

[@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!

[@ZenobiaDecrespin]

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

[@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!

[@theunsinkablekatiemae]

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

[@lissahammond2249]

Everyone needs a Brayden in their kitchen! ❤

[@SouthernFrugalMomma]

I agree!

[@theresarogerssimpson1280]

​@SouthernFrugalMomma absolutely 💯

[@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.

[@ambergeorge101]

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

[@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!

[@debravanderpool2250]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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!

[@debrafoley1668]

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

[@SouthernFrugalMomma]

Thank you so much! Hope they inspire you!!

[@believer7377]

Anyone who has you as a friend in their life is blessed. Keep being real. The more of your videos i watch the more i adore you. ❤

[@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 🍔

[@Thegroundrunners]

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

[@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 😂

[@dancieteague6854]

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

[@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!

[@roses993]

Had no idea people in the south ate enfrijoladas!!! Thats how my mexican mom prepares them, except she uses homemade beans and homemade spicy salsa! One of my fav dishes❤

[@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.

[@BLUECRABNETWORK]

This Blond is my favorite hair color for you! 🎉 😊 looks great!!! 😎💙💙💙

[@brookephelps3135]

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

[@debbiechaney6607]

In this video your hair is lighter and with curls....looks darling. Your meal plans have been so very helpful to me although I live alone....I just freeze the leftovers. I am diabetic but I try to keep my portions small to stay within the carbs that I can have. I freeze all my bread and buns because when you thaw it the carbs are 39 percent less so that works well with me. I have told so many friends about your channel and to be sure to subscribe because it's free. Thank you so very much!! Love from Debbie and Dexter-Dog my tiny sweet rescued Chihuahua companion living a quiet crafty life in southern California.👍👍🙋🏠🐾🐾💞🙏😋🇺🇸✝️

[@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. 🥰🥰

[@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.

[@angieruiz5110]

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

[@sue1048]

I like that your training your boys to be excellent partners. Great job 👏

[@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.

[@deeriehs4777]

I’ve been following y’all for a minute and this never before seen video just popped up in my feed and oh my goodness! Your hair is so long and Dusty’s beard is so short!!! I’m so happy I found y’all. Your family is so comfortingly special and you also have deliciously sounding recipes that I can’t wait to try. Thank you sweet lady.

[@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

[@missmajor5640]

Thank you love all the meals keep them coming 🤗

[@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

[@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.

[@KaitlynBaines]

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

[@tenthousanddaysofgratitude]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@CindyCasique-wz4zd]

I didn’t know you lived in the foothills of the mountains. How beautiful.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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 🤷‍♀️🤷‍♀️

[@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.

[@paulamcintosh6529]

The meatball San witches look good

[@ZenobiaDecrespin]

My mom would have loved your tater tot casserole..

[@heathertackett7956]

Ive been binge watching your videos and writing down recipes. Yesterday i saw one with mississippi meatballs. Crockpot is loaded and ready to go in today!

[@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

[@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.

[@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. 💖💖

[@brendarector4194]

Beautiful natural scenery where you are!!!

[@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 👍

[@Unapologetticaly.cortney]

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

[@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!

[@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.

[@k86_]

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

[@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!

[@cosmicshy637]

Thanks!

[@theattemptedhomemaker]

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

[@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. ❤️❤️

[@carlalyon5044]

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

[@SouthernFrugalMomma]

Thank you! I appreciate you!

[@laceyswafford3785]

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

[@karenbilyk-vogel6553]

Just love ur channel grandsons coming in the door, quick fast meal

[@candifeinberg3222]

You might also like heuvos ranchers. I use corn tortillas with refried beans and cheese topped with a fried egg

[@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.

[@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!

[@Unapologetticaly.cortney]

I love all the pioneer woman kitchen gear. 😍

[@kathleencole9546]

Those turkey meatball subs look great

[@cosmicshy637]

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

[@cassandras206]

I love that you’re real with the purchases. Yes, people have basics like salt, pepper, seasonings, oil, flour etc. It makes this more interesting when you can buy more out of ordinary ingredients to whoop something up!!! 😊😅

[@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!

[@bettyknight7707]

Thanks for sharing with us ❤

[@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!

[@magpiedowning5411]

Also your hair is pretty that color. It suits you very well.

[@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!

[@tonimacy6154]

You are just the cutest, sweetest girl!

[@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!❤🎉

[@eileenthomas6342]

Love you and your family and your meals I to have ADHD and I have to take medication for it if I don't I hate everything, and I don't want to be that way, so screw the hater's on our condition I love your meals choices great job. I'm also interested in your garden what do you grow? I love when your kids are involved in your cooking of the meals they learn so much that way great job Brook.

[@debimorsette1685]

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

[@GwenDeeful]

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

[@GwenDeeful]

Thanks for reminding me about the bean and cheese casserole. I can not remember the name of the dish either.

[@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!

[@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.

[@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

[@K_C83]

the tater tot casserole i was thinking that sounds kinda weird, but then i realised its just like a cottage pie but with a crispy top! sounds yummo!

[@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❤

[@darlenemylifewithparkinsons]

I love this series. It's a great 1.

[@JeanetteParmantie-jq5xy]

I love these recipes.❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@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

[@deannalail9716]

Oil tip put in a cheap spray bottle works great 👍

[@SouthernFrugalMomma]

Ohhh good idea!

[@deannalail9716]

I am going to try your refried bean dish tomorrow it sounds really good 👍

[@yolandawebb3032]

I yell you what... I made that tater tot casserole for my family.. they LOVED it... its now in rotation at my home...

[@patbuegeler7770]

❤❤Enjoyed these recipes.

[@Randy8923]

Nice meals.