Looking for affordable meals that still hit the spot? These recipes from OurWabiSabiLife.com are easy to make, full of flavor, and perfect for feeding a crowd on a budget. Each one uses simple ingredients, comes together quickly, and keeps costs low without sacrificing taste.
Ground Beef and Potato Casserole
A hearty, one-dish meal layering seasoned ground beef, potatoes, and cheese—perfect for busy weeknights and wallet-friendly too. Get the recipe: Ground Beef and Potato Casserole
Chicken and Rice Casserole
Tender chicken baked with rice in a creamy sauce—freezer-friendly and simple to prep ahead. Get the recipe: Chicken and Rice Casserole
Tuna Noodle Casserole
Classic comfort food: flaky tuna, egg noodles, creamy sauce, and a crunchy breadcrumb top. Nostalgic and affordable. Get the recipe: Tuna Noodle Casserole
Macaroni and Cheese Casserole
Kid-approved cheesy goodness baked until bubbling and golden—simple, craveable, and under budget. Get the recipe: Macaroni and Cheese Casserole
Beef Enchilada Casserole
A Tex-Mex twist that layers tortillas, seasoned ground beef, sauce, and plenty of cheese—fast to assemble, big on flavor. Get the recipe: Beef Enchilada Casserole
Baked Ziti
All the taste of lasagna without the fuss—pasta, sauce, and cheese baked to perfection and ready in no time. Get the recipe: Baked Ziti
Cheddar Broccoli Skillet Dinner with Chicken
A sub-$10, 30-minute skillet meal with chicken, broccoli, and cheesy pasta—a simple, balanced dinner. Get the recipe: Cheddar Broccoli Skillet Dinner with Chicken
Cowboy Caviar
A fresh, budget-friendly side or dip with beans, corn, tomatoes, peppers, and a zesty dressing. Get the recipe: Cowboy Caviar
BBQ Drumsticks
Juicy, seasoned chicken legs that cost about 67¢ per serving—perfect summer cookout food under $10 total. Get the recipe: BBQ Drumsticks
Turkey Rice Soup
Flavor-packed and hands-off: tender turkey, rice, and spices make a cozy, budget-friendly soup. Get the recipe: Turkey Rice Soup
Sopes
Thick corn tortillas topped with beans, meat, lettuce, tomatoes, onions—and you can add avocado too. Fun, customizable, and inexpensive when using pantry staples. Get the recipe: Sopes
Sloppy Joe Mac and Cheese
A playful twist on chili mac using Sloppy Joe sauce and mac & cheese. It’s filling, kid-approved, and well under $10 for large families. Get the recipe: Sloppy Joe Mac and Cheese
Loaded Baked Potatoes
Warm, crispy-skinned potatoes topped with cheese, sour cream, bacon or even BBQ meats. A satisfying and cost-effective meal for four. Get the recipe: Loaded Baked Potatoes
Easy Chicken Pad Thai
Ready in about 25 minutes with chicken, rice noodles, veggies, peanuts, and a tangy sauce. Balanced, flavorful, and perfect for weeknight dinner. Get the recipe: Easy Chicken Pad Thai
15-Bean Soup
A hearty, economical soup loaded with beans, pork, vegetables, and spices. Freezes well and gives great bang for your buck. Get the recipe: 15-Bean Soup
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