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Affordable Weekly Meal Plan | Budget-Friendly Recipes for Week 35

For Budget Meal Plan: Week 35, we’ll focus on saving money while enjoying filling, satisfying meals.

Budget Meal Plan
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Meal Planning on a Budget

Hello — Aunt Lou here.

The key strategy for Budget Meal Plan: Week 35 is to build meals around recipes that already include vegetables, beans, or rice. Adding extra veggies, beans, or rice (or a combination) stretches dishes, boosts nutrition, and makes meals more filling without significantly increasing grocery costs.

You can customize this menu to suit your pantry and preferences. Use the Recipe Finder on the site to search for specific ingredients or filter by categories like Crock Pot recipes to quickly find alternatives that fit your needs.

For Budget Meal Plan: Week 35, we are going to save money while having some hearty meals that will fill you up!
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Budget Meal Plan: Week 35

Monday: Cheesy Crock Pot Chicken with a side of Creamy Corn (stove top)

Tuesday: Leftovers — Cheesy Crock Pot Chicken and Creamy Corn

Wednesday: Beefy Crock Pot Fiesta Rice and Bean Bowl — this is a complete meal on its own with beef, rice, and beans. If you’d like a side, make a double batch of Crock Pot Fresh Mexicorn and reserve leftovers for Thursday.

Thursday: Leftover Beefy Crock Pot Fiesta Rice and Bean Bowl, optional side of Crock Pot Fresh Mexicorn

Friday: Slow Cooker Ham Steak Dinner — a one-pot meal that cooks the meat and two sides together for easy cleanup and great flavor.

Cheesy Crock Pot Chicken

A simple dump-and-go crock pot recipe that’s kid-friendly and satisfying for adults.

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Do you love a dump and go recipe as much as I do? This Cheesy Crock Pot Chicken is so simple to throw together and has a flavor that adults and kids alike love!
Creamy Corn (Stove Top Recipe)

A stovetop version of a reader-favorite creamy corn — easy, comforting, and a perfect side.

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Beefy Crock Pot Fiesta Rice and Bean Bowl

A hearty Mexican-inspired dish with beef, rice, and beans — flavorful and filling.

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If you are looking for a delicious Mexican-Inspired dish, I highly recommend trying out this Beefy Crock Pot Fiesta Rice and Bean Bowl. Yum!
Crock Pot Fresh Mexicorn

An easy, summery side that adds extra vegetables — great for stretching meals.

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This Crock Pot Fresh Mexicorn is super easy to make and a great way to add in some more summer veggies! It is the perfect summer side dish!
Slow Cooker Ham Steak Dinner

A comforting one-pot ham steak dinner that cooks meat and sides together — easy and family-friendly.

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This easy Slow Cooker Ham Steak Dinner recipe is a delicious one pot meal that was devoured in my house. This is a comfort food recipe that is sure to be a family favorite!