Save Big, Eat Well: 52 Wallet-Friendly Recipes You’ll Crave Every Week!
Cooking on a budget doesn’t mean sacrificing flavor or variety. With the right ingredients and a little creativity, you can whip up meals that are both delicious and affordable. These budget-friendly recipes are perfect for keeping your grocery bill low while still enjoying satisfying, home-cooked meals. Feeding a family or looking to save, these recipes prove that great meals don’t have to come with a high price tag. You’ll love the flavors, and your wallet will too!
Roasted Rosemary Lemon Chicken
Roasted Rosemary Lemon Chicken is a moist and delicious weeknight dinner the whole family will love. Make two and have leftover chicken for the week. It’s easy, peasy and a huge hit with all.
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Cauliflower Chicken Fried Rice
Cauliflower Chicken Fried Rice for the win. You’ll love this easy low carb cauliflower rice and chicken. {low carb, gluten free}
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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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Crunchy Beef Tortilla Folded Wrap
It’s one of the most delicious recipes you can make with ground beef and a tortilla wrap. Use a large flour tortilla if you’re ravenously hungry or smaller tortillas if you prefer.
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Shoyu Chicken
Shoyu Chicken is marinated in a soy, brown sugar marinade with a little bit of spice from the cayenne pepper. It’s easy to whip up the marinade in the morning, head off to work and saute the chicken in under 30 minutes when you get home.
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Meatball Marinara Subs
Savor the juicy homemade meatballs, tangy marinara sauce, and fluffy brioche buns in Italian meatball marinara subs – a satisfying comfort food that’s perfect for lunch or busy weeknights.
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Instant Pot Chicken Soup
Your family will love this Instant Pot Chicken Soup. This easy pressure cooker recipe is simple to make with pantry staples, so it can be thrown together any night of the week.
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Ginger Honey Glazed Chicken
You won’t believe how easy this Ginger Honey Glazed Chicken is! Tender, juicy and flavorful chicken made with only three ingredients.
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Sheet Pan Chicken and Brussels sprouts
I know you are all super busy so I have a quick and easy dinner for you! This Sheet Pan Chicken and Brussel Sprouts is a no-brainer winner of a chicken dinner that will please even the pickiest eaters in your house.
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One Pot Cheesy Taco Pasta
This easy taco pasta is wonderful for dinner and it’s one of the best skill pasta dinner ideas I’ve found. Beef, onion, and garlic are the dominating flavors in this creamy taco pasta with macaroni noodles.
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Sheet Pan Jerk Chicken with Pineapple
This Sheet Pan Jerk Chicken with Pineapple is full of spicy and sweet flavor that your family will love. It’s quick and easy to prepare in one pan and full of good for you vegetables.
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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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Apple Cider Beef Stew
This Apple Cider Beef Stew is gluten free and full of comfort. It’s easy to throw together and tastes great the next day. It’s the perfect meal to make for company over the holidays.
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Crock Pot Potato Soup
This crock pot potato soup recipe is the ultimate comfort food for fall and winter dinners. Made entirely in the slow cooker with chicken broth, cream cheese, corn, carrots, and fresh potatoes or hash browns. Favorite food of picky eaters. Includes vegetarian option.
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Hamburger Soup
This easy hamburger soup is a delicious blend of flavors that will warm you up from the inside out. Packed with lean ground beef, a medley of fresh vegetables, and a savory broth, this soup is not only delicious but also incredibly nutritious. It’s the perfect comfort food for a chilly day.
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World’s Best Chili With Bacon
The world’s best homemade chili with bacon, ground beef, beans, and the perfect blend of spices. Everyone will go crazy for this classic!
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Two Ingredient Slow Cooker Beef Brisket
This easy Two Ingredient Slow Cooker Beef Brisket will be a dinner home run. Cooking brisket in the slow cooker with salsa verde makes the meat tender and juicy.
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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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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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Soy Glazed Chicken Thighs
Soy-Glazed Chicken Thighs have the juiciest and most tender meat under a wonderfully crispy chicken skin. This family favorite comfort food has only 4 basic ingredients, plus the chicken thighs.
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Oven Braised Meatball Stew
This oven meatball stew is a vintage recipe that is incredibly easy to make and totally delicious! It’s a complete meal in one pot.
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Air Fryer French Bread Pizza
You can make Air Fryer French Bread Pizza with baguettes from scratch in 10 minutes – perfect for a quick lunch for the whole family!
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American Chop Suey (American Goulash)
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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Mexican Garbanzo Bean Soup
Warm up with this super tasty Mexican Garbanzo Soup! This meatless soup is healthy, hearty, and can be made in around 30 minutes!
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Creamy Thai Chicken Ramen Bowl
This delicious Creamy Chicken Ramen is a hearty, comforting dish that’s perfect for those chilly evenings when you need a warm, satisfying meal. With its rich, creamy broth and the perfect blend of flavors, this dish is a must-try for all ramen lovers out there.
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Pork, Bean & Sauerkraut Soup (Istrian Jota)
Jota is a traditional pork, bean, and sauerkraut soup or stew from the Istrian region and it is eaten by Croats, Italians, and Slovenians.
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Spaghetti Squash Alfredo
If you love alfredo, but can’t afford to eat the regular, calorie-heavy version regularly, you will love this spaghetti squash alfredo made with a lightened-up sauce and spaghetti squash.
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Super Easy Spaghetti
This Easy Spaghetti Recipe is ready in just 15 minutes and is a hearty, comforting meal during cooler months. Pair with a side salad for a full meal!
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Instant Pot Chicken Tortilla Soup
This instant pot chicken tortilla soup is gluten-free and loaded with spicy flavors and tender shredded chicken. It’s a hearty, flavorful soup that’s packed with nutritious ingredients and can be ready in under 30 minutes! Plus, the leftovers taste great for the next day!
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Beef Stew
This beef stew recipe is comfort food heaven! Tender beef is simmered in beef broth with carrots, onions, celery, peas, and carrots until tender.
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Caprese Chicken
This easy 5-ingredient caprese chicken is everything you want in a one-pan meal. It’s wholesome, healthy, delicious, hearty, total comfort food, and a family favorite. The best part is this gluten-free dinner recipe requires only 5 ingredients!
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Easy Slow Cooker Caribbean Jerk Chicken
Easy Slow Cooker Caribbean Jerk Chicken Ingredients: 1 pound chicken breasts · 0.87 ounces Caribbean Jerk Seasoning…
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Marinated Chicken Fajitas
These 6-ingredient marinated chicken fajitas are made with chicken breast meat for a lean and healthy dinner option everyone will love!
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Skillet Tilapia with Tomatoes
Quick, easy and full of healthy veggies this Skillet Tilapia with Tomatoes is a win for a busy night. It comes together in less than 30 minutes and only requires a few ingredients.
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Fiesta Chicken Pasta Casserole Bake
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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Skinny Roasted Cod With Tomatoes
Skinny Roasted Cod With Tomatoes is a huge weeknight win. The fish is mild, tender and flavorful and the roasted tomatoes are super sweet.
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Cheesy Kielbasa Pasta
Cheesy Kielbasa Pasta is done all in one pot! Its creamy, cheesy, spicy, and savory! This is one dinner that has it all! Filled with savory kielbasa, pasta & creamy melted cheese all in a one-skillet meal that is sure to please everyone in the family!
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Prosciutto Pizza with Brussel Sprouts
This Brussel Sprout and Prosciutto Pizza screams fall! The roasted brussel sprouts are imparted with a lovely roasted flavor while the prosciutto and feta add a salty punch. This pizza is perfect for all your Fall entertaining goals.
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Air Fryer Unsloppy Joe Biscuit Pockets
This air fryer version of Manwich biscuits seals the tasty beef mixture inside a biscuit for a delicious meal. Manwich biscuits are the readymade sloppy joe sauce and you just need to cook them while these Pillsbury biscuit sloppy joes are homemade.
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Instant Pot Pork Tenderloin
Do you have those go-to meals you make every week? We love anything with a sweet sauce like this Instant Pot Pork Tenderloin. It’s tender moist pork tenderloin covered in a sweet brown sugar balsamic sauce.
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Cabbage Sausage Skillet
Flavorful cabbage sausage skillet, a quick and easy meal. Special seasoning and picking the right sausages make this a great lunch or dinner idea!
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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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Instant Pot Taco Soup
This Instant Pot Taco Soup is packed with kidney beans, corn, and fire-roasted tomatoes. Make a double batch and have soup to fill your belly all week!
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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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Yummy 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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Spicy Tomato Soup
This simple and flavorful Spicy Tomato Soup is perfect for the cool winter months. A little smokey spice makes a big difference in this bowl of goodness.
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Easy Shepherd’s Pie
Make dinner a breeze with this Easy Shepherd’s Pie recipe! Hearty beef, mixed veggies, and creamy potatoes. Perfect for weeknights.
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Creamy Taco Soup
This Creamy Taco Soup is budget friendly and can be made with ground beef, pork, or turkey. It’s gluten free with dairy free options.
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Easy Tuna Pesto Pasta
This easy tuna pesto pasta with cherry tomatoes, spinach, and garlic is a weeknight meal you’ll love that’s ready in under 30 minutes!
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Leftover Pasta Bake (with Spaghetti)
Transform your leftovers into a mouthwatering delight with our leftover pasta bake or leftover spaghetti casserole recipe!
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Swedish Meatball Casserole: A Comforting Twist On A Classic
Swedish Meatball Casserole will surely please the whole family. It’s an easy dish that you can make ahead of time.
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Penne Arrabbiata with Chili Crisp
This is the simplest but most delicious dinner you will ever make for your family. With only a few ingredients it is the ultimate in flavor and comfort. Arrabbiata means “angry” in Italian so you know this one is spicy!
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