Loving The Northwest

Loving The Northwest

Tuesday, March 15, 2011

$5 Dinner Bargain Meal - Chili Dog Tacos

WinCo $5 Bargain Meals - all ingredients purchased at WinCo Foods
I am happy to participate in the 5 dollar dinners Bargain Meal of the Week.
For more low budget meals to go Bargain Meals and 1 trip, 1 bag, 5 dinners


2 cans Nally's Chili ($1.72)
10  taco shells (Ortega $1.38)
10 hot dogs (Bar S $.88)
1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese ($.78)
1/4 cup finely chopped onion (~$.25)

1 Heat chili.

2 Meanwhile, heat taco shells as directed on box.

3 In 10-inch nonstick skillet, cook hot dogs over medium-high heat 2 to 3 minutes, turning frequently, until browned.

4 Place hot dogs in taco shells; top each with chili, cheese and onion.

Total $5.01 for 10 tacos.  For a family of 4 having 2 tacos each with 2 left over for lunch. Add Rice A Roni for $.98; still keeping it $5.

Thanks to Betty Crocker for the recipe

1 comment:

Jack said...

I have never heard of putting hotdogs in with tacos. I will have to try this recipe with the family. Thanks for sharing.