Grocery prices have gone up so much, and I’m finding myself spending more than I want to on my monthly grocery budget. When I’ve made my way through my monthly grocery budget, I whip out my favorite cheap family meals under $10 to get us through the month.
Eating affordably doesn’t have to be boring! These cheap family meals under $10 are extremely budget-friendly and packed with flavor. These are my top 10 favorite affordable meals to feed my family of 4. Watch me make these cheap meals on my Youtube channel!
This Spanish Rice Soup is one of my most affordable recipes, costing just over three dollars. With a couple extra dollars you can grab toppings like sour cream, cheese, avocado, lime, or fresh herbs!
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We all think to grab ramen noodles when our wallets are getting thinner, but I bet you haven’t prepared them like this. Ramen Noodle Stir Fry is so flavorful and delicious and it won’t remind you of your college meals!
This is one of my favorite budget recipes because it doesn’t taste like a cheap recipe at all. It tastes like something you’d eat at Sunday brunch!
When you’re on a budget, you might be tempted to cut meat totally out of the picture, but you can totally eat meat and save money! Chicken casseroles using canned chicken are a great way to keep meals high volume but low cost.
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Pasta is one of my favorite meals ever, and this Creamy Tomato Bacon pasta is so cheap but tastes like it came from a restaurant!
You might not think of manicotti as a cheap meal, but my Easy Cheese Manicotti is one of my favorite budget-friendly meals. I keep this one vegetarian to keep costs down.
Eating cheaply does not have to mean eating poorly. I make sure that all of my meals are nutrient-dense, including this White Bean and Spinach Soup!
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Lentils are a cheap and easy way to beef up any dish. I love throwing them in spaghetti sauce. It tastes just like normal spaghetti, only heartier. My kids love this one.
Red Beans and Rice is a cheap and easy meal to make. I make this one with a red beans and rice mix and it ends up being so cheap and affordable.
I hope these budget-friendly meals help you feed your family. If you’d like to watch me make these recipes, you can check out those videos here and here.
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Tagsbudget budget friendly budget friendly meal prep budget friendly meals budget friendly recipes cheap family meals cheap family meals under $10 cheap meal ideas cheap meals cheap recipe cheap recipes easy dinner ideas meals on a budget meals under $10 whats for dinneThe convenience and simplicity of this chicken dinner make it extra awesome. Change up the veggies throughout the year—the sticky-spicy-sweet sauce is good on all of them! —Julie Peterson, Crofton, Maryland
Stovetop Cheeseburger PastaCheeseburgers are delicious in any form, but I'm partial to this creamy pasta dish that seriously tastes just like the real thing. It's weeknight comfort in a bowl. —Tracy Avis, Peterborough, Ontario
Healthier-than-Egg RollsFrying anything at home is a little intimidating for me, but I love egg rolls. With this recipe, I've figured out a way to get the best part of the eggroll—without the mess. If you prefer a traditional egg rolls made with wrappers, you can use this as the filling! —Sue Mitchell, Leakey, Texas
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Casablanca Chicken CouscousTo give risotto, that favorite Italian comfort food, an update, I used couscous and lively North African-inspired flavors to deliver all the satisfaction of the creamy classic. —Roxanne Chan, Albany, California
Zucchini Beef SkilletThis is a speedy summer recipe that uses up those abundant garden goodies: Zucchini, tomatoes and green peppers. —Becky Calder, Kingston, Missouri
Salmon with Horseradish Pistachio CrustImpress everyone at your table with this elegant but easy salmon that's delicious and nutritious. You can substitute scallions for shallots if you like. —Linda Press Wolfe, Cross River, New York
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Sweet Potato-Crusted Chicken NuggetsI was looking for ways to spice up traditional chicken nuggets and came up with this recipe. The chips add a crunchy texture and flavor, while the meat is tender on the inside. —Kristina Segarra, Yonkers, New York
Buffalo Chicken BiscuitsThese spicy, savory muffins are always a hit at parties. We love them as a simple snack on game day, too. —Jasmin Baron, Livonia, New York
Beef and Mushrooms with Smashed PotatoesI was inspired to make this recipe after I couldn't stop thinking of a similar dish served in my elementary school cafeteria more than 50 years ago! I like that it's quick to make, and my husband and grandchildren love it. —Ronna Farley, Rockville, Maryland
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Quick Sesame Chicken NoodlesI love playing around with different ingredients and spices in my stir-fry recipes. As my children get older, I have more evenings when I need to whip up dinner quickly, and this dish with chicken strips and ramen noodles fits the bill deliciously. —Heather Chambers, Largo, Florida
Pressure-Cooker Beef TipsThese beef tips remind me of a childhood favorite. I cook them with mushrooms and serve them over brown rice, noodles or mashed potatoes. —Amy Lents, Grand Forks, North Dakota
Broccoli-Pork Stir-Fry with NoodlesI combined several recipes to come up with this dish that my family loves. It is not only quick and delicious but also healthy. I sometimes substitute boneless, skinless chicken breasts for the pork. —Joan Hallford, North Richland Hills, Texas
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Fig-Glazed Chicken with White BeansSauteed shallots, fig jam, rosemary, lemon and sherry vinegar make a delightful sauce for both the chicken and the beans. My husband couldn’t believe how well the white beans absorbed the flavor, making this a grand slam. Matchstick carrots can be added to the bean mixture for extra color, flavor and crunch. —Arlene Erlbach, Morton Grove, Illinois
Pressure-Cooker Ground Beef StroganoffMy mother gave me this recipe 40 years ago. It's a wonderfully tasty dish that's perfect for a pressure cooker. —Sue Mims, Macclenny, Florida
Sheet-Pan Pineapple Chicken FajitasFor our fajitas, I combine chicken and pineapple for a different flavor. These fajitas are more on the sweet side, but my family loves them! —Nancy Heishman, Las Vegas, Nevada
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Pressure-Cooker Tuna Noodle CasseroleWe tweaked this family-friendly classic tuna casserole to work for the pressure cooker. Go for easy, wholesome and totally homemade!—Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Grilled Brats with Sriracha MayoI am a Sriracha fanatic, so that’s what inspired this dish. You can boil the brats in your favorite beer to reduce the fat and give them flavor before grilling, or spread garlic butter on lightly toasted buns. —Quincie Ball, Olympia, Washington
Creamy Paprika PorkWhen I was little, I would often ask my mom to make favorite meat. She knew I was requesting this homey pork recipe. It's been in my family for more than 30 years and it's still a favorite! —Alexandra Barnett, Forest, Virginia
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Chili-Lime Mushroom TacosI used to make this dish with beef, but substituting with portobella mushrooms turned it into my family's vegetarian favorite. It's quick, nutritious, low fat and tasty. —Greg Fontenot, The Woodlands, Texas
Weeknight Lazy LasagnaOn hectic nights, no one has time to stack several layers of lasagna. My version combines a few steps to cut down on prep, but keeps all the cheesy, saucy, noodle-y goodness that makes lasagna an all-time favorite. —Nancy Foust, Stoneboro, Pennsylvania
Cabbage Roll StewA head of cabbage seems like it never ends. Here's a delicious way to use it up. My husband is this stew's biggest fan. —Pamela Kennemer, Sand Springs, Oklahoma
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Chicken Parmesan Stuffed ShellsWhen chicken Parmesan meets stuffed shells, it's love at first bite. The texture of the chicken holds up in the deliciously creamy and cheesy mixture. —Cynthia Gerken, Naples, Florida
Creamy Lentils with Kale Artichoke SauteI've been trying to eat more meatless meals, so I experimented with this hearty saute and served it over brown rice. It was so good that even those who aren't big fans of kale gobbled it up. —Teri Rasey, Cadillac, Michigan
Pineapple-Ginger Chicken Stir-FryI found the original recipe for this dish on a can of pineapple slices in the 1980s. After making it for a number of years, I lightened the ingredients and adapted it to a quick skillet meal. My family gave it a big thumbs-up, and we've enjoyed it this way ever since! —Sue Gronholz, Beaver Dam, Wisconsin
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Lora's Pressure-Cooker Red Beans & RiceMy dear mother-in-law passed this simple recipe to me. With meats, beans and savory veggies, it's tasty, easy and economical, too! —Carol Simms, Madison, Mississippi
Chicken Cordon Bleu PastaFacebook fans of my blog, Chef in Training, inspired me to make this creamy pasta casserole out of ingredients I had on hand. Success! I took the dish for another flavorful spin and added a bit of smoky bacon and toasted bread crumbs. —Nikki Barton, Providence, Utah
Eggplant Flatbread PizzasI'm now a professional chef, but I loved making this recipe for the family on Friday nights as a home cook. We like to shake pizza up with unique, fresh toppings. —Christine Wendland, Browns Mills, New Jersey
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