5 Meals for Under $30 at Target
What’s for dinner this week? How many times a week do you ask yourself that question! Check out our menu and recipes for this week. We are basing our menu on the great deals that you can pick up this week at Target. Everything can be purchased at Target and your cost will be less than $30! Our recipes are geared for a family of four, unless otherwise noted. That’s and average of $6 per meal or $1.50 per serving. How awesome is that!
You might find that you already have some of the items listed on the shopping list in your stock pile so your out of pocket cost will be even less! Just so you know, some prices may vary at your local Target.
Check out our menu and recipes. Let us know how this works for you and if you have your own recipes for this week’s deals!
Don’t forget to use your Target Red Card to save 5% off your purchase!
Note: These deals are valid through 9/13/14
Sautéed Tilapia Tacos with Grilled Peppers and Onion
with Corn
Total Cost: approximately $7.16
Ingredients you will need for this recipe:
- Tilapia fillets (3/4 – 1 lb)
- Onion – 1
- Green pepper – 1
- Corn tortillas – use Ortega Taco Shells
- 1 small jalapeño pepper
- Lime (optional)
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Spiced Roast Chicken Breast
with Tossed Salad & Pasta Side
Total Cost: approximately $5.52
Ingredients you will need for this recipe:
- Chicken Breasts – 1 lb
- Chili Powder – 1 teaspoon
- Cumin – 1/4 teaspoon
- Coriander – 1/4 teaspoon
- Cinnamon – 1/8 teaspoon
- Vegetable oil – 1 1/2 tablespoons
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Baked Rice With Chilies and Pinto Beans
with Frozen Vegetables
Total Cost: approximately $6.16
Ingredients you will need for this recipe:
- Pinto beans – 1 can
- Red Onion – 1 small
- Garlic – 3 cloves
- Oregano – 1 teaspoon
- Rice – 1 cup
- Green Chiles – 7 ounce can
- Cilantro
- Shredded cheese – 3/4 cup *
* The recipe suggests con queso fresco cheese but says that Monterey Jack or Cheddar will work fine.
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Grilled Swai Fish
with Tossed Salad & Potatoes
Total Cost: approximately $5.77
Ingredients you will need for this recipe:
- Swai Fillets – 1lb
- Garlic Salt – 1 teaspoon (garlic powder should work fine)
- Olive oil – 1 tablespoon
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Chicken Broccoli Divan
with Rice
Total Cost: approximately $5.41
Ingredients you will need for this recipe:
- Chicken – 2 cups cooked
- Broccoli Florets – 4 cups
- Campbell’s Condensed Cream of Chicken Soup (can be 98% Fat Free or Healthy Request) – 1 can
- Milk – 1/3 cup
- Shredded Cheddar cheese (about 2 ounces)
- Plain bread crumbs – 2 tablespoons
- Butter or margarine – 1 tablespoon
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