Want to save money while visiting Joshua Tree this season?

 

If you're staying at a short-term rental, bring your slow cooker.
Yes, there are plenty of amazing places to eat around here, but when you’re traveling with family, eating out can add up fast — especially during busy season.

If you're spending your days hiking, exploring the park, and trying to fit in as much as you can, the last thing you want is to spend your evenings cooking.
So here are 3 economical slow-cooker meals you can make with ingredients bought right here in town.

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🍚 Teriyaki Meatballs (Walmart – Under $20)

Ingredients:

• 1 bag Marketside Home Style Meatballs (Walmart Yucca Valley)

• 1 bottle Soy Vay “Veri Veri” Island Teriyaki Sauce

• 1 bag Great Value Fine Green Beans

• 1 box Success Boil-in-Bag Jasmine Rice

How to make it:
Pop the frozen meatballs into your slow cooker.
Add half the bottle of teriyaki sauce + 1 cup of water.
Cover it, go hike your trail, and lunch will be ready when you get back.

Heat the rice according to the instructions and microwave the green beans.

Feeds a family of 4 for under $20.

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🌮 Rotisserie Chicken Quesadillas (Stater Bros – Around $25)

Ingredients:

• 1 Cleo & Leo Rotisserie Chicken (Stater Bros, Yucca Valley)

• Mission Super Soft Tortilla Wraps – Carb Balance Spinach Herb

• Stater Bros Mexican Blend Shredded Cheese (32 oz)

• Herdez Mild Salsa Verde

How to make it:
Shred the rotisserie chicken.
Mix it with the shredded cheese.
Divide the mixture across 8 tortillas.
Toast in a pan until the cheese melts.

Serve with salsa verde for dipping.

Quick, easy, and feeds 4 for around $25.

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If you want more easy road-trip meals for your Joshua Tree stay, let me know — I’ll keep adding to this series.