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A glass casserole dish filled with baked beef and black bean tacos, with toppings in bowls on the sides

Baked Beef and Black Bean Tacos

$8.88 recipe / $1.78 serving
Overhead view of a tempeh burrito bowl with a black fork digging in, an avocado on the side.

Tempeh Burrito Bowls

$7.27 recipe / $1.82 serving
Three Salsa Chicken Meal Prep Containers in a row

Salsa Chicken Meal Prep Bowls

$11.78 recipe / $2.95 serving
Close up of a plate full of creamy white bean and spinach quesadillas with a dish of red salsa

Creamy White Bean and Spinach Quesadillas

$3.99 recipe / $1.00 per quesadilla
Creamy Chicken and Spinach Quesadillas on a plate with two types of salsa

Creamy Chicken and Spinach Quesadillas

$6.31 recipe / $1.58 serving
Bowl of super easy small-batch Rice Cooker Chili

Rice Cooker Chili

$4/26 recipe / $1.42 serving
Basic Chili in a bowl being eaten

Chili Basics – How to Make and Customize Basic Chili

$9.28 recipe / $1.55 serving
This Slow Cooker Vegetarian Lentil Chili makes a huge batch, is packed with flavor and nutrients, and can be made for only about 5 dollars! Budgetbytes.com

Slow Cooker Vegetarian Lentil Chili

$4.64 recipe / $0.77 serving
A simple jar of salsa is the key to making dinner fast and easy. Just try this Creamy Salsa Chicken Skillet and see for yourself. Budgetbytes.com

Creamy Salsa Chicken Skillet

$8.55 recipe / $2.14 serving
These cool and refreshing Spiced Chickpea Tostadas are the perfect almost no cook dinner for summer. Customize the toppings based on what you have on hand to make the most of leftovers! Budgetbytes.com

Spiced Chickpea Tostadas (or tacos)

$5.38 recipe / $0.90 serving
Cowboy Caviar is like a cross between a bean salad and fresh salsa with its colorful mix of beans, vegetables, and a fresh lime infused dressing. BudgetBytes.com

Cowboy Caviar

$5.80 recipe / $0.58 serving
Perfect for stashing in the freezer, these Make Ahead Bean and Cheese Burritos will save you on busy weeknights!

Make Ahead Bean and Cheese Burritos

$6.93 recipe / $0.87 each
This homemade taco seasoning is quick, easy, inexpensive, full of flavor, and can be made with just a few basic spice cabinet staples. Budgetbytes.com

Homemade Taco Seasoning

$0.67 batch
This simple homemade chili seasoning is made with a few basic pantry staple spices and can be used for so much more than a pot of traditional chili! Budgetbytes.com

Homemade Chili Seasoning

This Slow Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup offers a deep, comforting, smoky flavor with simple ingredients and minimal effort. BudgetBytes.com

Slow Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup

$9.79 recipe / $1.63 serving
Super flavorful chorizo is the key to keeping these Chorizo Stuffed Bell Peppers simple and delicious enough for a weeknight dinner. BudgetBytes.com

Chorizo Stuffed Bell Peppers

$8.15 recipe / $1.36 serving
If you love bubble up casseroles but don’t love canned biscuits, you’ve got to try this from-scratch Enchilada Bubble Up Casserole. BudgetBytes.com

Enchilada Bubble Up Casserole

$5.29 recipe / $1.32 serving
Creamy potatoes make the perfect base for a pile of colorful and flavorful toppings in these Loaded Mashed Potato Bowls. Perfect for meal prep! BudgetBytes.com

Loaded Mashed Potato Bowls

$6.73 recipe / $1.68 serving
This flavorful Taco Rice is packed full of herbs and spices, but is neutral enough to serve as the base for several different recipes, like bowl meals, burritos, and more! BudgetBytes.com

Easy Taco Rice

$2.27 recipe / $0.38 serving
These Ultimate BBQ Chicken Quesadillas are packed with colorful ingredients and deliciously tangy BBQ sauce! #ad BudgetBytes.com

Ultimate BBQ Chicken Quesadillas

$7.26 recipe / $1.45 serving
This simple but tasty Chorizo Breakfast Hash is a breakfast classic. Perfect for your lazy weekend brunch, or even "breakfast for dinner". BudgetBytes.com

Chorizo Breakfast Hash

$7.43 recipe / $1.86 serving
The plus in Sloppy Joes Plus is lentils! Tender lentils make the perfect addition to ground beef and increase the texture, flavor, and nutrients! BudgetBytes.com

Sloppy Joes Plus

$10.97 recipe / $1.37 serving
This Southwest Beef and Cabbage Stir Fry is a fast, easy, and flavorful way to make sure dinner is filled with plenty of vegetables. BudgetBytes.com

Southwest Beef and Cabbage Stir Fry

$5.68 recipe / $1.42 serving
Spaghetti squash makes a great fiber-filled low-carb substitute for rice in these Southwest Spaghetti Squash Bowls. BudgetBytes.com

Southwest Spaghetti Squash Bowls

$7.00 recipe / $1.75 serving
This Beef Burrito Casserole is totally customizable and can include all your favorite burrito or nacho toppings. Leftovers reheat great for lunch! Budgetbytes.com

Beef Burrito Casserole

$8.10 recipe / $1.35 serving
Use your slow cooker to make these low fat and incredibly flavorful (not) refried beans and barely lift a finger. BudgetBytes.com

(Not) Refried Beans

$2.51 recipe / $0.28 serving
Creamy Chicken Fajita Pasta is a fast and delicious weeknight meal the whole family will love. BudgetBytes.com

Creamy Chicken Fajita Pasta

$6.29 recipe / $1.57 serving
Chipotle Portobello Oven Fajitas are an easy and flavor packed dinner perfect for summer. BudgetBytes.com

Chipotle Portobello Oven Fajitas

$10.74 recipe / $2.69 serving
Cheesy Scallion Stuffed Jalapeños are a quick and impressive appetizer for any party or game night. BudgetBytes.com

Cheesy Scallion Stuffed Jalapeños

$5.26 recipe / $0.66 serving
Chili Roasted Sweet Potatoes - BudgetBytes.com

Chili Roasted Sweet Potatoes

$2.64 recipe / $0.66 serving
5 Minute Nacho Cheese Sauce - BudgetBytes.com

5 Minute Nacho Cheese Sauce

$2.83 recipe / $0.47 serving
Weeknight Enchiladas - BudgetBytes.com

Weeknight Enchiladas

$6.70 recipe / $0.84 serving
Cheesy Vegetarian Chili Mac - BudgetBytes.com

Cheesy Vegetarian Chili Mac

$8.90 recipe / $1.11 serving
Turkey Chili Smothered Sweet Potatoes - BudgetBytes.com

Turkey Chili Smothered Sweet Potatoes

$8.15 recipe / $2.03 each
30 Minute Posole - BudgetBytes.com

30 minute Posole

$6.55 recipe $1.09 serving
Vegetable Enchilada Casserole - BudgetBytes.com

Vegetable Enchilada Casserole

$6.10 recipe / $1.02 serving
Chili Rubbed Pulled Pork - BudgetBytes.com

Chili Rubbed Pulled Pork

$4.51 recipe / $0.75 serving
Turkey Burger Patties

Mini Black Bean Turkey Burgers

$9.81 recipe / $1.96 serving
Taco Salad Skillet - BudgetBytes.com

Taco Salad Skillet

$7.86 recipe / $1.97 serving
Sweet n Spicy Chicken Bowls - BudgetBytes.com

Sweet n’ Spicy Chicken Bowls

$6.05 recipe / $1.51 serving
Fish Tacos with Cumin Lime Slaw - BudgetBytes.com

Fish Tacos with Cumin Lime Slaw

$5.44 recipe / $1.36 serving
This warm and comforting black bean chili is fast enough to pull together on a busy weeknight and soothing enough to make the stress of the day melt away. BudgetBytes.com

Weeknight Black Bean Chili

$7.19 recipe / $1.20 serving
Pasta with Creamy Pumpkin Sauce

Pasta with Creamy Pumpkin Sauce

$2.20 recipe / $1.10 serving
Saucy Southwest Shredded Beef - BudgetBytes.com

Saucy Southwest Shredded Beef

$15.22 recipe / $1.27 serving
Sweet Potato Tortilla Soup - BudgetBytes.com

Sweet Potato Tortilla Soup

$4.11 recipe / $0.69 serving
One Pot Chili Pasta is fast, easy, full of good-for-you beans and vegetables, and just enough cheese to feel like comfort food. BudgetBytes.com

SNAP Challenge: One Pot Chili Pasta

$9.71 recipe / $1.08 serving
Packed with vegetables, flavor, protein, and fiber, this ultra-flavorful and low-calorie Slow Cooker Black Bean Soup is an all around winner! BudgetBytes.com

Slow Cooker Black Bean Soup

$4.81 recipe / $0.79 serving
If you're looking for a quick and easy dinner, this Southwest Chicken Skillet is it! Precooked chicken makes this dinner possible in about 30 minutes. BudgetBytes.com

Southwest Chicken Skillet

$6.76 recipe / $1.69 serving

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