Do you need some simple and easy meal ideas to feed your family? If your answer is yes then you have come to the right place! I’m sharing the simple family meals that I’m feeding my family for the next 10 days.
Meal time is crazy in the fall! There is always some sort of activity happening before or after dinner! Somewhere to go, some place to be. The long days of summer are over and we have to be efficient when it comes to getting dinner on the table.
Here are the super kid-friendly AND budget conscious meals that I’m feeding my family for the next 10 days. We’re doing a chicken and rice base to keep costs low!
September 1-10 Meal Plan
1: Egg Roll in a Bowl
2: Tomato Basil Chicken and Rice
3: Saffron Chicken and Rice with Asparagus
4: Picnic Bento Boxes
5: Honey Chicken over Rice with Broccoli
6: Creamy Chicken Tacos and Fruit
7: Creamy Parmesan Chicken and Rice with Broccoli
8: Beef Roast with Carrots and Potatoes
9: Leftovers
10: Breakfast Casserole with Fruit
Egg Roll in a Bowl
There are a million different kinds of recipes for this meal but this is what we like!
Brown a pound of ground beef on a skillet seasoning with salt, onion, garlic and ginger to taste. Add one package of cole slaw mix to skillet along with 1/4 cup soy sauce or coconut aminos. Cover and cook until cabbage is desired softness.
Serve immediately!
Creamy Chicken Tacos
Place 1 pound of chicken into instant pot along with one jar/can of salsa. Cook for 20 minutes. Release pressure and place one package of cream cheese into pot. Stir on sautee function until melted and creamy!
Serve over tortillas with your favorite toppings!
Beef Roast with Carrots and Potatoes
Place roast into instant pot and pour 1 cup of beef broth over top. Cook on high pressure for 60 minutes. Let slow release and check tenderness of roast. If not fork tender, replace lid and cook for an additional 20 minutes until fork tender. Place chopped carrots and potatoes into instant pot and cook for 15 minutes. Let sit on keep warm until ready to serve.
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