Dare I admit that this is one of those meals that I would plop right onto the table and let the kids dig from the dish. (Yes, I'd let it cool a bit so the glass dish isn't hot to the touch. And yes, I'd help my younger toddler.) But I know we all have 'those' afternoons where you just want to drop dinner on the table and let the big kids dig for themselves. Well, this is … [Read more...]
Philly Cheesesteak Sandwich
Fire up the broiler and call everyone for dinner! This one doesn't take long to get on the table at all! The reason...the meat in a cheesesteak is super thin and doesn't take long to cook at all. You'll spend more time slicing up the bell peppers than you will sauteing everything together! The flavors in this are simple, just as they should be. The only note I'll add … [Read more...]
Grilled Flank Steak with Tomatillo Salsa
This, my friend. This meal was so so so so scrumptious. The rice, the beans, the steak...and the spicy, fresh tomatillo salsa. The spicy part is entirely optional, so don't let that scare you away. Flank steak is a fantastic cut of meat - it's inexpensive, takes on flavor well and grills up in a matter of minutes. And tomatillos - they have such a rich and fresh … [Read more...]
Smoked Brisket Sandwiches
It's time to get our smoke on friends. This homemade brisket is too.die.for. Please read the recipe carefully, as smoking your own brisket is an investment...both in time and in that you are purchasing a very large piece of meat (that you will use for several meals!!!) This simple yet fantastic rub makes for the perfect brisket that you can slice and throw onto … [Read more...]
Cheeseburger ‘n Fries Kebabs
Burger n fries on a stick. It's totally possible. This is how I do it... Little burger meatballs with a tiny slice of cheese (added at the end), with onions, pickles and potato wedges. Serve as is, or slip the cheeseburger meatballs onto slider buns and enjoy! See the full Grilling Recipe for Cheeseburger 'n Fries Kebabs here! Pin all of our 31 Days of Grilling … [Read more...]
Grilled Beef Fajitas
I have absolutely no idea why or how I have not shared a Beef Fajitas recipe in the past here on $5 Dinners! One, because I LOVE them and order them often when we go out for TexMex. Two, because they are so delicious and beef fajita meat is an inexpensive cut of meat. Three, because I want you to make them using meat, your own marinade and slicing them yourself. (I know you … [Read more...]
Hot Dogs with Homemade Relish
Holy explosion of taste! There's just something about sweet relish that is special. But there's something about homemade sweet relish that is even more special. Well, maybe I should call this a (semi)homemade relish...because it calls for sweet pickles and I didn't can it or make it completely from scratch. But the relish isn't out of a prepared relish jar, so... (Semi) … [Read more...]
Balsamic Beef Roast
Ever had one of those days where the fog just wouldn't lift? Perhaps it was because a kiddo was up sick in the middle of the night, or your anxious about an upcoming change or surgery or news from the doctors office? You're tired all day. Not really thinking straight, can't get out of that funk. And then the dreaded 'oh my, what are we going to eat tonight?' thought … [Read more...]
Steak, Pineapple & Pepper Kebabs
Kebabs make for a fantastical summer meal for Paleo-peeps. And they're uber-budget friendly in the summer too because produce is so cheap. I've already started to see the $.50 per bell pepper prices at my store. Have you yet? So...you can/should make these with your favorite cut of steak, cut into kebab-size pieces. Or, if you're like me, you could go with a cheaper cut … [Read more...]
Paleo Chili with Carrots and Zucchini
Hearty, hearty, hearty! If you have ever completely cut grains from your diet, you'll know that just this bowl will fill you right up. It's backwards and doesn't make sense, but omitting grains makes you feel fuller, faster. (I didn't believe it when I read about that, until I did an 'all-in Whole 30' challenge back in December.) This chili is so refreshing and somehow … [Read more...]