🍖 3. Hearty Beef Stew (Filipino-Style Afritada)
Estimated cost: $9 | Serves: 5
A rich tomato-based stew filled with beef, potatoes, carrots, and bell peppers. It’s hearty, flavorful, and perfect for a chilly Christmas night.
Ingredients:
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½ lb beef chunks
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1 small onion, chopped
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1 cup tomato sauce
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1 potato and 1 carrot, cubed
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1 small bell pepper, chopped
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½ cup green peas
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1 tbsp cooking oil, salt, and pepper
Directions:
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Heat oil in a pot and sauté garlic and onion.
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Add beef and cook until browned.
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Stir in tomato sauce and 1 cup of water; simmer until beef is tender.
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Add potatoes, carrots, and peas; cook until vegetables are soft.
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Season with salt and pepper to taste.
💡 Serve with steamed rice or crusty bread for a complete meal.
🥭 4. Creamy Mango Tapioca Dessert
Estimated cost: $7 | Serves: 6
For dessert, try this creamy tropical treat — sweet mango chunks mixed with tapioca pearls and milk. It’s light, refreshing, and tastes like sunshine in a bowl.
Ingredients:
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2 ripe mangoes, diced
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½ cup small tapioca pearls (sago)
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1 cup evaporated milk
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½ cup condensed milk
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½ cup all-purpose cream or whipped cream
Directions:
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Cook tapioca pearls according to package instructions; drain and cool.
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In a bowl, combine milk, cream, and condensed milk.
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Stir in mangoes and tapioca; chill before serving.
💡 Budget twist: Substitute canned peaches or fruit cocktail if fresh mangoes aren’t available.
🌟 Final Thoughts
Good food doesn’t have to cost a fortune — it just needs a little love, creativity, and a few pantry staples. These four affordable Christmas recipes prove you can host a warm, delicious Noche Buena dinner for under $10 per dish.
Celebrate the season with comfort, flavor, and togetherness — because that’s what the holidays are really about. 🎁
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