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\"Screen<\/a>Trader Joe\u2019s is one of my all-time favorite places to shop. They seem to have every little ingredient you need for a recipe as well as some fun goodies to throw in the cart – all at VERY reasonable prices.<\/p>\n

One of the best perks of shopping there is you can easily feed 2 people on a very low budget.<\/p>\n

Here is a meal plan I created for me and my husband\u00a0that I\u2019ve come back to time and time again when we need to have a low spending week, it works like a charm!<\/p>\n

All recipes are very simple and use some of the staples you probably already have in your pantry – making your budget even lower than $50!<\/p>\n

Feel free to modify\/change any of the recipes or side dishes to fit your individual taste. Enjoy!<\/p>\n

Breakfasts:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Monday – Friday: Egg, Potato & Cheese Breakfast Burritos, Cereal, Oatmeal<\/p>\n

Sat & Sun: Scrambled Eggs, Potatoes<\/p>\n

Lunches:<\/b><\/p>\n

Monday: Leftover Enchiladas<\/p>\n

Tues: Chicken Santa Fe Salad<\/p>\n

Wed: Bean & Cheese Burritos<\/p>\n

Thurs: BBQ Chicken Sliders Leftovers<\/p>\n

Fri: Bean & Cheese Burritos<\/p>\n

Sat & Sun: Cheese Quesadillas<\/p>\n

Dinners:<\/b><\/p>\n

Sun – Chicken Enchiladas<\/p>\n

Mon – Frittata w\/Side Salad<\/p>\n

Tues – Turkey Burgers & Baked Fries<\/p>\n

Wed -BBQ Chicken Sliders & beans<\/p>\n

Thurs – Grilled Chicken Santa Fe Salad<\/p>\n

Fri – Chicken Sausage Pasta<\/p>\n

Sat – Easy Shepherd\u2019s Pie<\/p>\n

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Shopping List:<\/b><\/p>\n

1 Pack of Chicken Breast $5<\/p>\n

Chicken Sausage $3.99<\/p>\n

TJ\u2019s Turkey Burger Package (Frozen) 2.99<\/p>\n

Enchilada Sauce 2.79<\/p>\n

BBQ Sauce 2.49<\/p>\n

Cilantro Dressing 3.49<\/p>\n

Shredded Cheese – 3.99<\/p>\n

TJ\u2019s Marinara 1.79<\/p>\n

Pasta – 1.00<\/p>\n

Tortillas – 1.79<\/p>\n

Sour Cream – 1.79<\/p>\n

Potatoes – 2.00<\/p>\n

1 Sweet Onion – 0.59<\/p>\n

1 Can Corn – 0.89<\/p>\n

2 Cans Black Beans – 1.58<\/p>\n

Baked Beans – 0.89<\/p>\n

Eggs – 1.99<\/p>\n

Salad Mix – 1.99<\/p>\n

Spinach Mix – 1.99<\/p>\n

Hamburger Buns – 1.99<\/p>\n

Avocados 3.49<\/p>\n

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My Tips:<\/p>\n

Frittata Night:<\/em><\/p>\n

First cook diced potatoes in olive oil over medium heat. When they become soft, add a bag of spinach and stir around until spinach wilts. Mix 5 eggs and 1\/4 cup of milk together and pour inside hot pan. Sprinkle cheese on top. Bake at 350 for 15-20 min. or until eggs are set. Serve with a side of salad mix tossed with cilantro dressing.<\/p>\n

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*Note – frittatas are great for throwing in whatever vegetables you have sitting in your fridge! I love to put zuchinni, carrot, onions, etc.<\/p>\n

Turkey Burger Night:<\/em><\/p>\n

Follow directions on the package. Slice avocado to put on top, toast hamburger buns, and oven-fry the potatoes.<\/p>\n

BBQ Chicken Sliders Night:<\/em><\/p>\n

Slow Cook Chicken Breasts with 1\/2 bottle of bbq sauce for 8 hours on low. Shred chicken breasts and let sit in juices of slow cooker for 30 min more. Serve over toasted hamburger buns with your choice of cheese, or avocado & side of baked beans.<\/p>\n

Chicken Santa Fe Salad:<\/em><\/p>\n

Grill\/Saute Chicken Breasts. Serve with cilantro dressing over salad tossed with salad mix, avocado, black beans, shredded cheese & any other throw-ins you might have in your pantry!<\/p>\n

Chicken Sausage Pasta:<\/em><\/p>\n

Follow directions on package for both chicken sausage & pasta. Toss with Tj\u2019s Marinara sauce\u2026 that\u2019s it!<\/p>\n

You can find the Shepherd\u2019s Pie & Enchilada recipes right here on our Pinterest board:\u00a0\u201cBudget Recipes\u201d<\/a><\/p>\n

*Note: Things like sour cream, shredded cheese, and avocado can be used interchangeably in different recipes. For example, when I\u2019m making the bean & cheese burritos for lunch I will slice some avocado and put it in there. I will put a dollop of sour cream on top of the enchiladas, etc. You get the point! \ud83d\ude09<\/p>\n

Hope you enjoy this meal plan, if you have any other recipe ideas please share them below! I am always on the hunt for a good TJ\u2019s recipe!<\/p>\n

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Erika from Faithful with Finances<\/em><\/p>\n

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