Meal planning doesn’t have to be complicated or costly. With affordable meal plans, you can enjoy tasty, family-friendly dinners without overspending.
If you’ve been looking for budget-friendly plans to make the week easier, this roundup is the perfect place to start.
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Weekly Meal Plan at a Glance
About these recipes: This collection of affordable meal plans is designed to help you get dinner on the table all week long without spending a fortune. Each recipe uses simple, budget-friendly ingredients you can find at any grocery store.
Why you’ll love them: They’re easy to make, family-approved, and perfect for busy weeknights. Plus, they prove you don’t have to sacrifice flavor to stick to a budget.
How to make them: Most recipes come together with basic pantry staples and minimal prep. Follow the step-by-step instructions, and you’ll have delicious, budget-friendly dinners ready in no time.
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Table of Contents
- Weekly Meal Plan at a Glance
- Benefits of Meal Planning
- Finally, a Meal Planner That Keeps Up With Your Life
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- Hamburgers with Mushroom Gravy
- Chicken Dumpling Soup
- Creamy Chicken Enchiladas
- Dutch Oven Roast Chicken
- Air Fryer Tortilla Pizza
- Instant Pot Taco Casserole
- Kielbasas and Potato Skillet - $0.84 per serving!
- Meal Planning FAQ's
- Didn't find the answer you're looking for?
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Benefits of Meal Planning
- Cost: You avoid spending money on impulsive purchases or produce that is never used when you have a strategy in place and a particular list of supplies.
- Reduce Waste: Both money and food are not squandered by making a set grocery list.
- Health: Instead of falling back on quick boxed dinners or unhealthy fast food, you're much more likely to cook well-rounded meals when you plan ahead and stick to your weekly meal plan.
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Hamburgers with Mushroom Gravy
Chicken Dumpling Soup
Creamy Chicken Enchiladas
Dutch Oven Roast Chicken
Air Fryer Tortilla Pizza
Instant Pot Taco Casserole
Kielbasas and Potato Skillet - $0.84 per serving!
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Meal Planning FAQ's
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Stock up on budget-friendly staples like rice, pasta, canned beans, frozen vegetables, and affordable proteins such as chicken thighs, eggs, or ground beef. With a few pantry essentials like broth, tomato sauce, and basic spices, you can turn simple ingredients into quick, flavorful dinners any night of the week.
Staying consistent is easier when you keep things simple. Start by planning just a few core dinners each week, rely on easy staples, and use grocery lists to stay organized—small steps that make meal planning manageable even on the busiest weeks.
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This meal plan has been updated since it first appeared in 2023.
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