Are you tired of your grocery bill skyrocketing every time you step foot in the store? Today I'm sharing with you cheap meals for a week for a family without sacrificing flavor!
Say goodbye to boring, repetitive recipes and hello to a week's worth of delicious, affordable dinner ideas that will make everyone at the table cheer.
Get your aprons ready, because we're about to prove that eating well on a budget isn't just possible – it's downright exciting!
Kid-Friendly Fish Tacos
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Frozen fish is a budget-friendly superhero for your wallet! It's often significantly cheaper than fresh fish and can be stored for longer, reducing waste and ensuring you always have a delicious protein option on hand. Simply thaw, season, and pan-fry or bake for flaky, flavorful fish tacos that will make your taste buds sing without breaking the bank.
To learn more: Kid-Friendly Fish Tacos
Air Fryer Chicken Drumsticks
Crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside, these Air Fryer Chicken Drumsticks are a budget-friendly dinner win that's ready in under 30 minutes. Perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal or a satisfying after-school snack, these flavorful drumsticks are sure to be a family favorite.
To learn more: Air Fryer Chicken Drumsticks
Baked Chicken Thighs
Get ready for perfectly golden, crispy skin, fork-tender meat, and a mountain of sweet, savory onions! Our secret weapon? Budget-friendly chicken thighs. We start by searing them to perfection in a cast iron skillet, then finish them off in the oven for juicy, evenly cooked chicken that's bursting with flavor.
To learn more: Baked Chicken Thighs
Mexican Chicken Casserole
If you need a budget friendly meal to make this week, check out this Mexican chicken casserole recipe. It is hearty, yummy and best of all, is the perfect way to use leftover chicken and vegetables to make a filling yet cheap family dinner.
To learn more: Mexican Chicken Casserole
Sheet Pan Chicken Thighs
Stretch your grocery budget for the week by making home cooked meals like sheet pan chicken thighs. This recipe uses simple and cheap ingredients that are as filling as they are wholesome. With carrots, potatoes and juicy chicken cooked together on a baking tray, you will save time in preparations and clean up as well as money.
To learn more: Sheet Pan Chicken Thighs
Sloppy Joe Pasta
Get sloppy joe flavor on the table to feed a crowd with this pasta dish. It stretches a little meat to make a delicious dinner that your family will love. This simple dish is perfect for weeknight meals right before payday when you need to keep costs down without skimping on meaty flavors.
To learn more: Sloppy Joe Pasta
Grilled Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwiches
Peanut butter and jelly always works for a filling but cheap meal. This recipe makes them grilled for a hot and easy dinner the family will love. You probably have all of the ingredients for these easy sandwiches in your pantry so you can make a meal at no cost when money is tight.
To learn more: Grilled Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwiches
Grandma’s Goulash
Make some old fashioned comfort food for dinner tonight just like grandma would have served. With tender noodles in a tomato base and ground beef, this one dish dinner is delicious, easy and makes enough to have leftovers for lunch. You probably have most of these simple ingredients in your pantry to make this tonight and stretch your budget.
To learn more: Grandma’s Goulash
Hot Dog Fried Rice
Skip the expense of take out and make this easy homemade fried rice with the most budget friendly ingredients. With rice, eggs and sliced hot dogs, and whatever veggies you have on hand, you can make this yummy and filling meal for the family to stretch your food budget without giving up great flavor.
To learn more: Hot Dog Fried Rice
Poor Man's Stew
Grab some carrots, potatoes and ground beef to make this easy stew. It is budget friendly and filling for the perfect family meal. You can get the ingredients to make this dish for under ten bucks to stretch your budget without giving up on great taste.
To learn more: Poor Man's Stew
7 Can Soup
If you need a quick and easy dinner idea that requires only a few simple ingredients, you can make this seven can soup with pantry staples like beans, tomatoes and corn. It is hearty, filling and best of all a delicious but cheap way to make a meal everyone will enjoy. Top it with sour cream, cheese and tortilla strips for added color and flavor.
To learn more: 7 Can Soup
Kidney Bean Burgers
If you are craving a good burger, but the price of ground beef is a little too high for your weekly budget, this kidney bean burger is the thing to make. It is filling, flavorful and sure to be enjoyed by your family while stretching your grocery dollar.
To learn more: Kidney Bean Burgers
Navy Bean Soup
Let your instant pot make the best soup for dinner this week. Use a cheap pound of navy beans and a ham shank with vegetables to make this dinner that will stick to your ribs. You can have this on the table in just a little over an hour. Pair with cornbread for an old fashioned meal that always tastes good!
To learn more: Navy Bean Soup
Weekly Meal Plans
Need more inspiration for family-friendly dinners that won't break the bank? Check out our full list of weekly meal plans for plenty of budget-friendly recipes that are easy to make and sure to satisfy everyone at the table!
To learn more: Weekly Meal Plans
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