Eat Lavishly on a Budget with These 33 Cheap Meals

Savoring delicious food doesn’t require a hefty price tag. This collection of budget-conscious recipes proves you can enjoy mouthwatering meals without overspending. By combining affordable ingredients with clever cooking methods, these dishes deliver impressive taste while keeping costs low. Suitable for solo diners or larger gatherings, these recipes demonstrate that economical eating can be both satisfying and varied.

Italian Stuffed Peppers

Stuffed peppers are always great for dinner and this Italian stuffed peppers recipe boasts plenty of amazing Italian flavors.
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Sheet Pan Bbq Meatballs

You might like to try something new for dinner tonight. How about these sheet pan BBQ meatballs? They’re brimming with juicy, tasty flavors!
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Swedish Meatballs

Try making these delicious copycat Ikea Swedish meatballs at home and enjoy the same great taste as the ones you find in the store.
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Fiesta Chicken Pasta Casserole

Fiesta Chicken Pasta Casserole Bake is filled with chicken, pasta, corn and beans. It’s a great way to use leftover chicken or a rotisserie chicken and this cheesy chicken bake is a delicious weeknight dinner.
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Tortellini alla Panna

Tortellini alla panna is a flavorful Italian dish made with meat-filled tortellini, cream, parmesan cheese, and juicy ham steak. It’s wonderful comfort food for the whole family.
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Slow Cooker Beef And Noodles

Slow cooker beef and noodles with mushrooms is a perfect winter warmer and comfort food. It’s also a tasty, easy crockpot beef recipe which will be a family favorite.
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Homemade Hamburger Helper

Rich, meaty flavors pair up with macaroni, herbs, spices, cheese, and cream, to make this mouthwatering homemade hamburger helper.
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Smoked Sausage and Potato Skillet

The savory, smoky and vibrant flavors in this easy smoked sausage and potato skillet recipe make it into the kind of dinner everyone will crave again and again.
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Pork Egg Roll In A Bowl

Pork egg roll in a bowl is a low-carb alternative to traditional egg rolls. This is an easy recipe with ground pork, veggies, and other flavours which is sure to satisfy a craving for Asian food.
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American Chop Suey

American chop suey is a delicious dish that’s popular in the New England region. Also known as American goulash, this dish is meaty and tasty.
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One Pot Taco Macaroni And Cheese

Taco macaroni and cheese is a simple 30-minute meal that you can make in one pot. South-of-the-border flavors combine with cream cheese and pasta to make this hearty dish. It’s a brand new take on classic mac ‘n cheese.
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Pork Chop Casserole

Pork Chop Casserole makes a delicious one-pan meal to serve any night of the week. Enjoy tender and juicy pork chops cooked in creamy rice for a satisfying family dinner everyone will love.
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Ground Beef Stir Fry

Quick, easy and healthy ground beef stir fry recipe featuring fresh vegetables and a homemade garlic ginger stir fry sauce.
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Grilled Hot Dogs

Deliciously grilled hot dogs that sizzle with every bite. Perfectly charred, juicy, and packed with flavor. A great grilling basic recipe!
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Southwest Chicken Salad

This Southwest Chicken Salad is a hearty mix of fresh veggies and chicken. Black beans, cheese and a creamy avocado dressing give even more southwestern flair to your colorful meal!
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French Onion Chicken

This French Onion Chicken tastes just like your favorite soup! Chicken breasts are topped with Swiss cheese, french onion soup, and croutons.
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Easy Taco Mexican Pasta

An easy meal idea that takes under 30 minutes, this Taco Mexican Pasta Recipe will be everyone’s favorite weeknight meal. Made with a delicious mix of ingredients!
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Unstuffed Cabbage Rolls

This Unstuffed Cabbage Rolls recipe is an easy one-pot dinner. All of the goodness of traditional cabbage rolls but without the effort!
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Slow Cooker Chicken Enchiladas

Slow Cooker Chicken Enchiladas are easily one of the best slow cooker recipes. They’re so flavorful and easy to make!
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Orecchiette With Sausage And Broccoli

This orecchiette with sausage and broccoli is a delicious and nutritious weeknight dinner. Ready in 30 min + made with 5 simple ingredients!
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Campbell’s Chicken Curry

This foolproof Campbell’s Chicken Curry is the perfect easy weeknight meal your family will love. It’s loaded with tender chicken, vegetables and a flavorful broth made with curry, turmeric and Campbell’s® Cream of Chicken Soup.
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Braised Pork In Sweet Soy Sauce

Braised Pork in Sweet Soy Sauce is tender pieces of pork braised in a flavorful sauce with a touch of heat. Made with just a small list of simple ingredients, this is a great way to switch up your weekly rotation with a fabulously easy takeout-fakeout dinner.
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Instant Pot Orange Chicken

Sweet and tender Instant Pot Orange Chicken is ready for a weeknight dinner is less than 30 minutes. The whole family will love the flavorful sauce and you’ll love how easy it is to make.
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Ground Beef And Cabbage Skillet

Ground beef and cabbage makes an easy skillet dinner loosely inspired by an Asian stir fry. With tons of texture, aromatic spices, and a light savory sauce, this 30-minute meal is a weeknight winner.
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Thai Basil Chicken Lettuce Wraps

These Thai Basil Chicken Lettuce Wraps are loaded with Thai spices and flavors. Top them with all the goodies, and you’ve got yourself a yummy dinner the family will love in under 30 minutes.
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Ground Chicken Teriyaki

Ground chicken teriyaki is a meal you can put together in less than 10 minutes and the results are out of this world. The thick sweet and salty sauce gives this ground chicken dish the classic teriyaki flavors you know and love in nearly no time.
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Sheet Pan Chicken Stir Fry

This Sheet Pan Chicken Stir Fry is a quick and easy weeknight dinner your family will love. Making it in a sheet pan makes it a hands off, no stir, stir fry!
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Hobo Casserole

A tasty hobo casserole, easy to make with simple ingredients. Make by the campfire or in your kitchen. Delicious, the family will love it.
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Slow Cooker 3 Ingredient Hawaiian Meatballs

Hawaiian Meatballs are a 3-ingredient meatball that is made with pineapple chunks, BBQ sauce, and frozen meatballs. It makes a delicious and easy dinner.
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Baked Beans With Ground Beef

This baked beans with ground beef recipe is the best southern baked beans you’ll ever make! It’s easy, delicious, and full of flavor!
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Dirty Rice With Sausage

Dirty rice with sausage is a one-pot wonder that’ll satisfy even the hungriest of crowds. Ground beef, sausage, and a touch of Cajun seasoning come together in one pot for an easy, flavor-packed meal!
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Broccoli Cheese Casserole

Cheesy, creamy, and packed with broccoli, this Broccoli Cheese Casserole is a recipe loaded with onion, garlic, and 3 cheeses, then topped with buttery crackers!
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Taco Stuffed Zucchini Boats

Taco stuffed zucchini boats offer a little of everything – nutrition, meat, veggies, a pop of Mexican seasoning, and of course a tasty meal!
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