15 Easy Recipes That Taste Expensive Without Breaking the Bank

Fancy flavors, easy recipes, no big price tags! Try these 15 budget-friendly dishes that taste like a million bucks without the hefty cost.

French Dip Sandwiches with Caramelized Onion Au Jus

A plate of French dip 12 onion sandwiches with potato chips, a bowl of dipping sauce, sliced meat on a wooden board, and caramelized onions in a small dish. — French Dip Sandwiches with Caramelized Onion Au Jus. Photo Credit: The Crumby Kitchen.

Tender, juicy London broil shines in these French Dip Sandwiches with rich Caramelized Onion Au Jus. Leftover holiday roast? Just as tasty!
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Juicy Ribeye on the Blackstone Griddle-

Juicy Ribeye with butter, salt, pepper, and broccoli on a white plate with a fork. — Juicy Ribeye on the Blackstone Griddle-. Photo credit: Lara Clevenger.

Make a perfectly tender ribeye steak on the Blackstone Griddle. This simply seasoned, buttery ribeye melts in your mouth right off the flat top grill.
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Smoked Bacon Wrapped Pork Tenderloin

Treat yourself to smoky perfection with this Traeger Smoked Bacon-Wrapped Pork Tenderloin. Juicy pork and crispy bacon make each bite unforgettable!
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Tuscan Smothered Pork Chops

A spoonful of creamy vegetable stew with visible carrots, herbs, and a rich sauce highlights the simplicity of 10 skillet meals enjoyed any night of the week. — Easy Tuscan Smothered Pork Chops. Photo Credit: The Crumby Kitchen.

These juicy Tuscan Smothered Pork Chops bring Italian flavor to a Southern favorite! A quick brine makes them extra moist, and the creamy Parmesan sauce with herbs, garlic, onions, tomatoes, and spinach will have everyone asking for seconds.
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Cuban Pork Belly Sliders

Close-up of a group of small sandwiches secured with skewers and topped with pickle slices, featuring 15 pork. One sandwich is being pulled away, showing melted cheese stretching from it. — Cuban Pork Belly Sliders. Photo Credit: The Crumby Kitchen.

Your guests will go wild for these Cuban Pork Belly Sliders! Think classic Cuban sandwich flavors in a bite-sized slider, with crispy pork belly and a touch of garlic butter to take it up a notch.
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Traeger Smoked Pork Chop

These Traeger Smoked Pork Chops are pure perfection—smoky, tender, and incredibly juicy! Discover the secret to pork chops so flavorful, your taste buds will be craving more.
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Instant Pot Baby Back Ribs

Instant Pot Baby Back Rib dipped in barbeque sauce in a glass bowl — Instant Pot Baby Back Ribs. Photo credit: Lara Clevenger.

These Instant Pot Baby Back Ribs are melt-in-your-mouth tender! Packed with flavor, they taste like they’re straight from a BBQ joint. Make the best ribs in under an hour with your pressure cooker!
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Slow Cooker Pork Chops & Vegetables

A plate of cooked steak garnished with herbs, served with roasted potatoes, mushrooms, carrots, onions, and covered in a brown sauce. A fork is placed on the right side of the plate. — Slow Cooker Pork Chops & Vegetables. Photo Credit: The Crumby Kitchen.

These Slow Cooker Pork Chops and Vegetables are fork-tender, juicy, and full of flavor! Made effortlessly in your crock pot, they’re smothered in a savory mushroom and onion gravy.
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Easy Broiled Chicken Leg Quarters

These Broiled Chicken Leg Quarters are the perfect go-to for a fast, tasty dinner! With garlic and fresh lemon juice, they’re done in 30 minutes and fit both paleo and keto diets.
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The Best Instant Pot Rump Roast Recipe

The simplest Instant Pot Rump Roast recipe you’ll find! Made in an Instant Pot, pressure cooker, or slow cooker, it’s a delicious dish your whole family will enjoy.
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Instant Pot Green Chicken Curry (Thai Green Curry Recipe)

The Best Thai Green Curry Recipe, made quick and easy in the Instant Pot or Pressure Cooker! This low-carb green chicken curry can also be prepared in a slow cooker.
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Slow Cooker French Onion Chicken

A dish of braised chicken, enhanced with 12 onion pieces, served with various small potatoes and garnished with herbs in a white bowl. — Slow Cooker French Onion Chicken. Photo Credit: The Crumby Kitchen.

Warm up with this Slow Cooker French Onion Chicken, a cozy, flavorful dish with tender baby potatoes, caramelized onions, and Gruyere cheese. This one-pot chicken thigh meal is sure to be a family favorite!
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Tender Marinated London Broil Recipe

Slices of medium-rare beef steak being drizzled with a dark sauce, displayed on a wooden cutting board with a knife in the background. — Tender Marinated London Broil Recipe. Photo Credit: The Crumby Kitchen.

The secret to this tender, flavorful Marinated London Broil is all about the timing! A day of soaking in a balsamic-wine marinade transforms it into a versatile, quick-to-make dinner.
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Baked Ravioli

A busy weeknight favorite, this Baked Ravioli is like lasagna but simpler! With frozen cheese ravioli, marinara sauce, and melted cheese, it's a delicious meal in just 1 hour.
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One Pot Easy Ground Beef Stroganoff

A close-up of a pot of beef stroganoff with wide egg noodles being scooped by a spoon, showcasing one of our 14 easy dinner recipes. The dish is garnished with parsley. — One Pot Ground Beef Stroganoff. Photo Credit: The Crumby Kitchen.

This One Pot Easy Ground Beef Stroganoff brings all the flavors of the classic dish in a quick, comforting weeknight meal—made with fresh mushrooms, lean beef, egg noodles, and NO canned soup!
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