The holiday season is coming and budgets are even tighter with the extra expenses that come along with it. This Sunday, I'm sharing a recipe that won't take a bite out of your wallet. Sunday Supper shouldn't suffer just because there aren't many extra dollars to go around to make decadent meals. You can still make creative, flavorful meals for mere pennies on the dollar.
THIS WEEK, Sunday Supper is being co-hosted by T.R. of Gluten Free Crumbley and David of Cooking Chat!
Join the #SundaySupper conversation on Twitter on Sunday! We tweet throughout the day and share recipes from all over the world. Our weekly chat starts at 7:00 pm ET. Follow the #SundaySupper hashtag and remember to include it in your tweets to join in the chat. To get more great Sunday Supper Recipes, visit our website or check out our Pinterest board. Would you like to join the Sunday Supper Movement? It’s easy. You can sign up by clicking here: Sunday Supper Movement.
I'm not sure if you know, but I am the host of a budget-friendly TV show that is filmed and produced by the City of Winston-Salem. This year we shot 9 episodes of a show called "$20 Challenge" where I took a crisp $20 bill, shopped at a local farmer's market and created a meal for four using the market's ingredients. I always try to use minimal pantry ingredients that most everyone should have on-hand at any time. And if you don't have a pantry, the extra items are fairly inexpensive and can be purchased at discount retailers like Dollar Tree, Big Lots (my favorite) or your local grocer.
Most weeks on the show, my task to make budget-friendly meals was easy. Some weeks it was hard, but I'm sharing this recipe for Sunday Supper because personally--I love tacos. I can't get enough. I eat more tacos than anything. My diet pretty much consists of tacos, pizza, whole-wheat bread, cake, beer and tacos. I'm like a five-year-old child (minus the alcohol)!
So to make this meal on "$20 Challenge", I spent $15.40! I did have a spicy marinated cantaloupe that cost $4, so you can easily make these tacos for less than $15 including all of the usual taco toppings like: shredded cheese, sour cream, salsa, onions, radishes, lettuce and fresh herbs like cilantro or parsley. You can also use dried herbs in the marinade in place of fresh herbs and save even MORE cash. A simple side like rice, corn, or baked beans, can make the tacos into a fantastic meal for four OR MORE!
Heat grill or stove on high.
Use a scant 1/2 teaspoon of oil on the pan. Sear on one side until golden brown and slightly charred, about 3 to 4 minutes. Turn the steak over and cook to medium-rare, about 3 to 4 minutes longer. Let rest 5 minutes then slice against the grain into 1/4-inch thick slices.
Fill each tortilla with 3 to 4 pieces of meat, tomato salsa, sour cream or Greek yogurt, cheese and any other condiments you like.
Scrumptious Mains (Breakfast and Dinner)
THIS WEEK, Sunday Supper is being co-hosted by T.R. of Gluten Free Crumbley and David of Cooking Chat!
Join the #SundaySupper conversation on Twitter on Sunday! We tweet throughout the day and share recipes from all over the world. Our weekly chat starts at 7:00 pm ET. Follow the #SundaySupper hashtag and remember to include it in your tweets to join in the chat. To get more great Sunday Supper Recipes, visit our website or check out our Pinterest board. Would you like to join the Sunday Supper Movement? It’s easy. You can sign up by clicking here: Sunday Supper Movement.
I'm not sure if you know, but I am the host of a budget-friendly TV show that is filmed and produced by the City of Winston-Salem. This year we shot 9 episodes of a show called "$20 Challenge" where I took a crisp $20 bill, shopped at a local farmer's market and created a meal for four using the market's ingredients. I always try to use minimal pantry ingredients that most everyone should have on-hand at any time. And if you don't have a pantry, the extra items are fairly inexpensive and can be purchased at discount retailers like Dollar Tree, Big Lots (my favorite) or your local grocer.
Most weeks on the show, my task to make budget-friendly meals was easy. Some weeks it was hard, but I'm sharing this recipe for Sunday Supper because personally--I love tacos. I can't get enough. I eat more tacos than anything. My diet pretty much consists of tacos, pizza, whole-wheat bread, cake, beer and tacos. I'm like a five-year-old child (minus the alcohol)!
So to make this meal on "$20 Challenge", I spent $15.40! I did have a spicy marinated cantaloupe that cost $4, so you can easily make these tacos for less than $15 including all of the usual taco toppings like: shredded cheese, sour cream, salsa, onions, radishes, lettuce and fresh herbs like cilantro or parsley. You can also use dried herbs in the marinade in place of fresh herbs and save even MORE cash. A simple side like rice, corn, or baked beans, can make the tacos into a fantastic meal for four OR MORE!
Spicy Marinated Steak Tacos
1 ¼ skirt steak, trimmed, cut into 4-inch pieces
MARINADE
2 Tablespoons fresh mint
¼ cup fresh parsley
¼ cup fresh oregano
1 bunch chives
¼ cup cilantro
¼ cup jalapeno, diced (remove some or all ribs and seeds for less heat)
2 cloves garlic
Juice from 1 lime
1 Tablespoon white wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon oil
Salt and Pepper
1 10-count package corn or flour tortillas
2 Tablespoons fresh mint
¼ cup fresh parsley
¼ cup fresh oregano
1 bunch chives
¼ cup cilantro
¼ cup jalapeno, diced (remove some or all ribs and seeds for less heat)
2 cloves garlic
Juice from 1 lime
1 Tablespoon white wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon oil
Salt and Pepper
1 10-count package corn or flour tortillas
Put all ingredients in a resealable plastic bag and release all excess air OR a large bowl and cover with plastic wrap, pressing it against the surface to eliminate excess air. Marinate steak for 10 minutes up to 12 hours in refrigerator.
Heat grill or stove on high.
Use a scant 1/2 teaspoon of oil on the pan. Sear on one side until golden brown and slightly charred, about 3 to 4 minutes. Turn the steak over and cook to medium-rare, about 3 to 4 minutes longer. Let rest 5 minutes then slice against the grain into 1/4-inch thick slices.
Fill each tortilla with 3 to 4 pieces of meat, tomato salsa, sour cream or Greek yogurt, cheese and any other condiments you like.
Don't forget to check out the dozens of budget-friendly recipes and meals put together by other Sunday Supper bloggers below:
Scrumptious Mains (Breakfast and Dinner)
- Curry Baked Chicken Wings from Chocolate Moosey
- Shrimp Fried Rice from The Redhead Baker
- Spicy Marinated Steak Tacos from Nik Snacks
- Vegan Black Bean Soup from Killer Bunnies, Inc
- Slow Cooker Swiss Steak from Nosh My Way
- Slow Cooker White Chicken Chili from Peaceful Cooking
- Curry Veg Soup from Jane's Adventures in Dinner
- Easy Slow Cooker BBQ Beef from Noshing With The Nolands
- Tortelini and Cannelini Minestrone with Spinach from A Kitchen Hoor's Adventures
- Addictive Korean Beef Bowl from A Mama, Baby & Shar-pei in the Kitchen
- Grilled Lemon Chicken with Corn Salad from Brunch with Joy
- Five Bean Chili from The Foodie Army Wife
- Vaca Frita from That Skinny Chick Can Bake
- Chicken Pot Pie Turnovers from The Life and Loves of Grumpy's Honeybunch
- Spaghetti Squash Nests with Meatballs from Curious Cuisiniere
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- Cauliflower Chowder from Flavor Mosaic
- Individual Pumpkin Pie Oatmeal Cups from Peanut Butter and Peppers
- Unstuffed Cabbage Roll Casserole from Yours And Mine Are Ours
- Mac, Veggie and Cheese Casserole from Cooking Chat
- Loaded Sweet Potato Quinoa Chili from Sue's Nutrition Buzz
- Chicken Pot Pie Cupcakes from Having Fun Saving
- Vegetable Fried Rice from Basic N Delicious
- Comforting White Bean-Pancetta Soup from The Weekend Gourmet
- Mujadara with Lebanase Salata from Take A Bite Out of Boca
- Hunters Stew from Simply Healthy Family
- Brats and Kraut from Confessions of a Culinary Diva
- Beef Taco Soup from Fit Foodie Runs
- Slow Cooker "Hash Brown" Breakfast Casserole {#lowcarb #glutenfree} from Cupcakes and Kale Chips
- French Toast Pigs in a Blanket from Bobbi's Kozy Kitchen
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- Tender Whole Wheat Bread from What Smells So Good?
- Austin-Style Black Beans from The Texan New Yorker
- Buffalo Chicken Egg Rolls w/Creamy Blue Cheese Dipping Sauce from Daily Dish Recipes
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- Brown Sugar Shortbread from Shockingly Delicious
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- Profiteroles with Caramel Drizzle from Food Lust People Love
- Gluten-Free Pumpkin Cake Donuts from NinjaBaking.com
- Carrot Cake Sheet Cake from Pies and Plots
- Risalamande (Danish Christmas Eve Rice Pudding) from Culinary Adventures with Camilla
- Pumpkin Spice Roasted Pumpkin Seeds from Hezzi-D's Books and Cooks
- Tex Mex Chicken Salad Spread from Momma's Meals
- Budget Friendly Wines for Budget Friendly #SundaySupper from ENOFYLZ Wine Blog
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Satisfying Sides
Join the #SundaySupper conversation on twitter on Sunday! We tweet throughout the day and share recipes from all over the world. Our weekly chat starts at 7:00 pm ET. Follow the #SundaySupper hashtag and remember to include it in your tweets to join in the chat.
To get more great Sunday Supper Recipes, visit our website or check out our Pinterest board.
Would you like to join the Sunday Supper Movement? It’s easy. You can sign up by clicking here: Sunday Supper Movement.
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- Nikki Miller-Ka is a professional food blogger and food critic based in North Carolina. She writes and bites about local and regional restaurant trends, solo travel and develops original seasonal recipes here on Nik Snacks. In addition, she is the food editor at Triad City Beat newspaper, the Casual Dining columnist in the Greensboro News & Record and tour guide for Taste Carolina Gourmet Food Tours. Miller-Ka was classically trained at Le Cordon Bleu College Of Culinary Arts in Miami and holds degrees in English from East Carolina University. Formerly, she’s been a judge for the James Beard Foundation, featured in Southern Living Magazine & New York Magazine, worked an editorial assistant, news reporter and guest blogger for various publications and outlets in the Southeast. She has worked as a catering chef, a pastry chef, a butcher, a baker, and a biscuit-maker.
16 comments:
Oh, boy, do your tacos look terrific!! And I love that you can make them on the stove...yumminess all year round!!!
These look amazing!! What a fun job you must have hosting that show. Loving this budget friendly dish!
Skirt steak is my FAVE cut!
LOVE this recipe and can't get over the fact that you made if for less than $20! VERY impressive and delicious!!
Tacos are a big hit in this household, your look fabulous!!
I know some fun folks who would love this for a tailgating party! Lovely share!
Your marinade sounds delicious! I would totally use it for fish. Yum!
Spicy, Steak, and Taco....yes, this is definitely one I have to try!
This looks like a perfect excuse for not going out to eat, and that would certainly help my budget. :)
These look SO delicious! Thanks for sharing. I love budget recipes that actually look amazing. Hooray.
You tacos look Amazing Nik! It's so cool you host a TV show in your community too! Thanks for sharing!
Those tacos sound TERRIFIC!
Great twist on tacos!
Steak Tacos?!?!?! You are totally speaking my language. Seriously, I'm right there with you, tacos are one of my favorite things in the whole entire world to make and eat. I'd stand in line to get a bite of yours today! :)
Oh I love Mexican food and your tacos are calling my name! Definitely pinning this for later.
I love this! And what a neat job on a cool show!
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