With prices rising, eating well on a budget is more important than ever. These delicious, affordable meals use pantry staples and simple ingredients—no need to break the bank.
Tips to Stretch Your Grocery Budget
- Plan around sales – Use our meal‑planning guide to buy ingredients on sale .
- Batch cook & freeze – Many recipes freeze or serve leftovers easily.
- Use whatever’s on hand – Inspired by pantry cooking, like the Sloppy Joe mac and cheese Sloppy Joe Mac and Cheese.
- One‑pot/slow‑cooker meals save money, time, and electricity.
Budget-Friendly Recipe Collection
Ground Beef and Potato Casserole
A hearty, one‑dish meal layering seasoned beef, potatoes, and cheese—easy, filling, and wallet‑friendly. Get the recipe: Ground Beef and Potato Casserole
Chicken and Rice Casserole
Tender chicken and rice in a creamy sauce—freezer‑friendly and simple to prep ahead. Try it here: Chicken and Rice Casserole
Tuna Noodle Casserole
Classic comfort food with tuna, egg noodles, creamy sauce, and crunchy top—perfect for busy nights. Find it here: Tuna Noodle Casserole
Sloppy Joe Mac and Cheese
Ground meat + canned Manwich + mac and cheese = under $10 dinner the kids will love. Check it out: Sloppy Joe Mac and Cheese
The Best Broccoli Chicken and Cheese Casserole
Serves 8 for about $15—that’s under $2 per serving! See recipe: The Best Broccoli Chicken and Cheese Casserole
Easy White Chicken Chili
Creamy, satisfying, and budget‑friendly—just dump it in and go. Get the chili
Healthy Stuffed Peppers (Slow Cooker)
Ground turkey, brown rice, and veggies in one easy slow‑cooker meal. Make these: Healthy Stuffed Peppers (Slow Cooker)
Easy Chicken Pad Thai
A flavorful noodle dish on the table in 25 minutes using accessible ingredients. Check it out: Easy Chicken Pad Thai
Easy Mexican Sopes
Quick and versatile corn‑tortilla base—ready in 20 minutes! Try sopes
The Ultimate Loaded Baked Potato
Customize with cheese, bacon, yogurt, or beans for a cheap, filling meal. Get loaded: The Ultimate Loaded Baked Potato
Cowboy Caviar (Black Bean Salsa)
Fresh, cheap, and great as a side or dip—makes your pantry beans shine. See recipe: Cowboy Caviar (Black Bean Salsa)
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