Budget Friendly Menu 6/25-6/29

Here is the menu for 6/25-6/29, I used the grocery deals going at the local grocery stores so you can make a healthy cost-friendly meal for your family.

Monday-Brisket with Coleslaw side

I used the meal deal at HEB! This is bound to get your family's mouth watering it is from the Food Network

Ingredients

2 tablespoons chili powder

2 tablespoons salt

1 tablespoon garlic powder

1 tablespoon onion powder

1 tablespoon ground black pepper

1 tablespoon sugar

2 teaspoons dry mustard

1 bay leaf, crushed

4 pounds beef brisket, trimmed

1 1/2 cups beef stock

Directions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.

Make a dry rub by combining chili powder, salt, garlic and onion powders, black pepper, sugar, dry mustard, and bay leaf. Season the raw brisket on both sides with the rub. Place in a roasting pan and roast, uncovered, for 1 hour.

Add beef stock and enough water to yield about 1/2 inch of liquid in the roasting pan. Lower oven to 300 degrees F, cover pan tightly and continue cooking for 3 hours, or until fork-tender.

Trim the fat and slice meat thinly across the grain. Top with juice from the pan.

Tuesday: Tacos

I am using the ground beef that is on sale at Kroger and the avocados to make a wonderful taco. Taco shells are on sale for a 5/$5 at HEB. I like my tacos with beef, sour cream, cheese, salsa, lettuce and black olives. What do you like on your taco?

Wednesday: Baked Ravioli

I am buying the Combo Loco at HEB. When you buy a Buitoni pasta you get free rolls. I am going to make a baked ravioli. Easy Peasy!

Ingredients:

1 (28 ounce) cheese ravioli

1 (28 ounce) jar marinara sauce

1 cup Parmesan cheese, freshly grated

2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

10 ounces frozen spinach, thawed and squeezed of liquid (fresh spinach can also be used and is easier than thawing)

black pepper, to taste

Directions:

1Pour some tomato sauce into bottom of 9x13 inch casserole (just enough to keep the bottom wet).2Place a layer of frozen ravioli (no need to thaw or pre-cook) in the sauce. Sprinkle with spinach, Parmesan, and mozzarella.3Place another layer of ravioli. Pour the rest of sauce over the ravioli.4Sprinkle rest of cheeses over the sauce. Season with black pepper to taste.5Bake covered with foil for 30 minutes at 350 degrees. Uncover and bake for another 30 minutes or until cheese melts and sauce bubbles.

Thursday: Parmesan Chicken Legs with a side of Green beans.

I am using the deal at Randalls for Chicken Legs and sauteing green beans to go on the side. The recipe for Parmesan Chicken looks super simple.

 12 chicken drumsticks

2 cups grated Parmesan cheese

1 egg

1 teaspoon ground black pepper

1 teaspoon salt

Directions

1. In a shallow bowl, mix together salt, pepper, and cheese. In a separate bowl, beat egg until lemon colored. Dip chicken in egg, coating well. Roll in cheese.

Friday: Huevos Rancheros

I still have tortillas from last week and a ton of eggs from the Kroger deal on eggs. I also have avacados and I thought Huevos Rancheros was perfect.

Ingredients

1 tablespoon(s) vegetable oil

1 medium onion, finely chopped

2 clove(s) garlic, crushed with press

1 tablespoon(s) chipotle sauce or other hot sauce, plus additional for serving

1 teaspoon(s) ground cumin

1 can(s) (28-ounce) tomatoes in juice, drained and chopped

1 can(s) (15- to 19-ounce) black beans, rinsed and drained

1/4 cup(s) (loosely packed) fresh cilantro leaves, chopped

1/4 teaspoon(s) salt

1 tablespoon(s) margarine or butter

4 large eggs

4 (6-inch) corn tortillas, warmed

1 avocado (optional), sliced

Directions

1. In 4-quart saucepan, heat oil on medium until hot. Add onion and garlic, and cook 8 minutes or until beginning to brown. Stir in chipotle sauce and cumin; cook 30 seconds, stirring. Add tomatoes; cover and cook 3 minutes to blend flavors, stirring occasionally. Stir in beans, half of cilantro, and 1/4 teaspoon salt; heat through, about 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.

2. Meanwhile, in 12-inch nonstick skillet, melt margarine on medium. Crack eggs, 1 at a time, and drop into skillet. Cover skillet and cook eggs 4 to 5 minutes or until whites are set and yolks thicken.

3. Place tortillas on 4 dinner plates; top each with some tomato mixture and 1 egg. Sprinkle with remaining cilantro. Serve with avocado and additional hot sauce if you like