Welcome to a world where eating well doesn’t mean breaking the bank. We’ve rounded up 13 mouthwatering and budget-friendly meal ideas that will satisfy your taste buds and keep your wallet happy.
Cheddar Chicken Bake
This cheddar chicken quinoa bake is an easy, healthy casserole everyone will love. Use leftover rotisserie chicken for a simple and affordable dinner for busy nights!
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Beef Stir Fry
Beef and broccoli is as easy and cheap as it gets! This quick stir fry is the perfect frugal dinner that everyone will love.
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Bomb Meatloaf
Meatloaf is comforting, cheap and easy. Doesn’t get better than that for stretching a pound of ground beef to feed a family.
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Ground Beef Pasta
Ground beef and pasta combine with canned tomatoes in this easy and budget-friendly meal everyone will love.
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Creamy Tomato Tortellini Soup
A soup that gets bonus points for being both incredibly creamy and delicious but also easy to make and cost-effective. Serve with crusty bread to make the most out of this meal.
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Escarole and Beans
Beans and greens are one of the easiest ways to eat on a budget. Escarole is perfect for this when combined with canned white beans.
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Tomato White Beans
Buying dried beans is one of the best ways to get the most out of your money. These tomato white beans are comfort food at its best. Serve over toast for an easy, filling meal.
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Ground Beef Sweet Potato Skillet
Ground beef and sweet potatoes combine in this Southwest inspired dinner that relies on spices for flavor on the cheap.
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Black Bean Tortilla Pizza
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Summer Beef Stew
Tougher cuts of meat are perfect for stew. This summer stew recipe uses in-season produce to keep costs down and put a seasonal twist on a classic.
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Lentil Bolognese
Lentil bolognese is a thick and hearty dish. Serve over pasta or noodles of your choice for a wallet friendly vegetarian version of this comforting classic.
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Soba Noodle Pasta
Slurp up these soba noodles made simply and budget-friendly with onions and a soft-boiled egg.
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Mexican Vegetable Soup
Mexican vegetable soup is a hearty and nutritious vegetarian meal featuring quinoa for added protein and satiety. Ready in under 20 minutes and wallet-friendly.
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