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Discover classic American cuisine recipes from The Frugal Ones, where everyday ingredients meet budget-friendly meals and honest tips from real kitchens.

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How to Make Frugal Southern Lima Beans and Ham in Your Slow Cooker [Step-by-Step Guide]

Slow cooker Southern lima beans and ham bring together simple ingredients for a down-home, budget-friendly meal. Toss lima beans, diced ham, and chopped onion into your slow cooker (just add a bit of salt, black pepper, and maybe some garlic powder), then let it cook low and slow about seven hours until the beans are tender and the flavors blend together. Serve it over warm cornbread—the soft beans and smoky ham pair well with sweet, crumbly bread—then round out the meal with a crisp green salad. You can make this on the stove, but the slow cooker method is low-effort and always fills the house with a cozy, inviting smell.

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Black-Eyed Peas in the Slow Cooker [Affordable Southern Comfort]

Southern black-eyed peas in the slow cooker bring comfort with every spoonful, blending creamy beans with bold, smoky notes from ham or sausage. Each bite is soft but never mushy, layered with a mellow earthiness and hints of garlic and herbs. Cook them low and slow, and you get a classic Southern centerpiece—simple, nourishing, and rich with tradition. Pair with crusty cornbread, and you won’t miss a single crumb.

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How to Make Slow-Cooker Cheddar Soup Creamy Every Time

Skip the broccoli and let rich, creamy cheddar take center stage. Our Slow-Cooker Cheddar Soup is deeply savory, with a velvety texture that dials up the comfort. Thanks to the slow cooker, making this dish is almost effort-free—just set it, forget it, and come back to a show-stopping bowl that stands on its own. Crusty bread or fresh chives can dress it up, but honestly, this soup shines without any extras.

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Easy Sloppy Joes in the Slow Cooker [Simple and Budget-Friendly]

Easy sloppy joes in the slow cooker bring unapologetically bold tomato flavor with just the right hit of spices, turning plain ground beef into a saucy filling that crushes any memories of the canned stuff. It’s exactly the kind of weeknight comfort food that delivers on taste and value, no hovering over the stove required. Pile it high on pillowy buns, add a scoop of mac and cheese or a simple salad, and suddenly dinner is more than just easy—it’s almost impossible to resist.

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How to Make Hearty Navy Bean and Ham Soup in a Slow Cooker

This slow-cooker navy bean and ham soup pulls you in with its warm, rustic aroma and no-nonsense charm. Beans soak up rich broth, carrots and celery soften around the edges, and the ham bone stars at the center, turning humble pantry staples into something you can’t wait to taste. Every bowl feels like coming home—hearty, honest, and just the right amount of cozy, exactly how my family liked it. We always called it Bean Soup, and honestly, there’s nothing more comforting on a cool evening.

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How to Make Tender Crockpot Steak for First-Time Cooks

Rich with tangy notes and draped in silky gravy, this crockpot steak turns modest round cuts into slow-simmered comfort—fork-tender bites that melt alongside dreamy mashed potatoes. Even if it’s your first try, that pillow-soft texture and robust flavor will make you look like a pro, no steakhouse secrets required. Ready to make tender crockpot steak?

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The Best Money-Saving Chili Recipe Using Your Slow Cooker

Chili powder and Rotel tomatoes add most of the flavor here, doing what decades of chili recipes get right: building comfort with heat and tang. Slow-cooked dry beans pick up beefy richness and, when you toss in a few fresh tomatoes at the end, you get a bright lift that keeps things fresh and balanced. Ready to try this money-saving chili recipe with dried beans?

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How to Make Slow-Cooker Lemon Herb Chicken That’s Always Tender

This creamy slow-cooker lemon herb chicken is soft, fragrant, and deeply satisfying, with chicken breast that gives in at the touch of a fork. Lemon, garlic, and fresh herbs fill the rich sauce with brightness, while a final pour of cream smooths every bite into pure comfort.

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How to Make Crock Pot Crack Chicken [Easy Step-by-Step Guide]

Crock Pot Crack chicken gives you a creamy, cheesy mix of tender chicken and rich flavors that tends to wow even picky eaters. It’s a popular weeknight pick at my place (seriously, you’ll want seconds), and I’ve found it pairs just as well with rice or slider buns for easy leftovers.