EASY & QUICK BUDGET FRIENDLY FAMILY MEAL IDEAS | What’s for Dinner | May 2025

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Greek yogurt adds creaminess with fewer calories.

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: monterey jack cheese

Monterey jack is often less expensive and melts well.

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground chicken

Ground chicken is typically cheaper and lower in fat.

taco shells

🥗Healthier: whole grain tortillas

💰Cheaper: corn tortillas

Corn tortillas can be more affordable and are gluten-free.

Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).

Brown the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat, breaking it apart until fully cooked, about 5-7 minutes.

Add diced onion and minced garlic to the skillet, cooking until softened, about 3-4 minutes.

Stir in taco seasoning, black beans, and corn; cook for another 2-3 minutes until heated through.

Arrange taco shells on a large sheet pan, spacing them evenly.

Fill each taco shell with the beef mixture, packing it lightly.

Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the filled tacos.

Add sliced jalapeños on top of the cheese, if desired.

Bake in the preheated oven until the cheese is melted and the shells are crispy, about 10-12 minutes.

Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving.

Top with shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, and chopped cilantro.

Serve with lime wedges and avocado slices on the side.

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