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Meat Recipes
Learn to use meat wisely in your weekly menu without breaking your budget. These meat recipes combine beef, chicken, pork, seafood, and more with less expensive ingredients to stretch your budget without breaking the bank. Brows the meat recipes below to find your favorites!
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Zucchini Boats
$11.65 recipe / $2.91 servingZucchini Boats are the perfect mashup for meat and veggie lovers. An easy and fun way to switch up your weeknight dinner routine!
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Grilled BBQ Chicken
$8.95 recipe / $2.23 servingThis perfectly charred grilled BBQ chicken breast, fresh off the grill, glistening with sauce is sure to be the star of any cookout!
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Grilled Salmon
$9.27 recipe / $3.09 servingGrilled salmon is so simple and delicious-- perfect for summer when perhaps you’re trying to eat a little lighter.
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Turkey Burger
$7.15 recipe / $1.78 servingFire up the grill for a juicy, flavorful Turkey Burger! Made with soy sauce, Panko, and Parmesan, these burgers are so flavorful!
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Grilled Chicken
$9.02 recipe / $2.25 servingI brine large chicken breasts, then coat them in a sweet and savory spice rub to create the juiciest grilled chicken you've ever tasted!
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Homemade Hamburgers
$14.32 recipe / $3.58 servingJuicy homemade hamburgers are always a crowd pleaser. A simple recipe with a flavorful seasoning mix makes the best burgers every time!
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Air Fryer Chicken Tenders
$8.56 recipe / $2.14 servingThese Air Fryer Chicken Tenders are crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside, and perfect for a quick & easy lunch or dinner meal.
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Niçoise Salad
$10.64 recipe / $1.77 servingNiçoise salad is protein-packed, crunchy, and oh-so-satisfying-- perfect for meal prep to keep you full all week long.
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Taco Salad
$17.26 recipe / $2.87 servingThis taco salad recipe is super customizable without compromising on its hearty and satisfying flavors. It's the ultimate meal prep salad!
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Santa Fe Salad
$16.05 recipe / $2.67 servingThis Santa Fe salad is the ultimate Southwestern salad. It's loaded with tender, juicy chicken, fresh veggies, and creamy black beans.
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Porcupine Meatballs
$11.34 recipe / $1.89 servingThese easy and flavorful Porcupine Meatballs are made with ground beef and rice, then simmered in a savory tomato sauce.
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Chorizo Stuffed Bell Peppers
$12.91 recipe / $2.15 servingThese Chorizo Stuffed Bell Peppers are packed with southwest flavor, perfectly portioned for meal prep, and freezer-friendly!