In this post I am sharing 25 Cheap Easy Meals on a Budget for feeding a family.
None of us are immune from going through tough times. These meals will help feed your family when on a tight budget.
I originally shared these budget friendly meal ideas on my Facebook page. It was so popular that I felt it should be shared here on the blog so it can be easily found by others.
What are some of your favorite meals on a tight budget?
Simple and delicious taco boats can be made with beef, pork, chicken or seafood. This family favorite meal is perfect any day of the week, especially taco Tuesdays or Cinco de Mayo.
Old school creamed tuna on toast, a budget friendly meal. This popular comfort food meal has stood the test of time. It was especially favored when going through hard times and money was tight.
Classic creamed chipped beef and toast is a hearty gravy made with dried beef. It is often referred to as SOS. This vintage recipe may be served over toast, biscuits, potatoes and sometimes pasta.
Buy fresh local produce from farmer’s markets when in season. You’ll spend less and get more for your money. If possible, try growing your own vegetables if you have a yard and space for a garden.
Buy the whole chicken and cut it up yourself. Learning to cut up a chicken is easy and you’ll save money. If buying chicken pieces, drumsticks are far less expensive than chicken breasts.
Plan meals for the week and check sales before shopping. By preparing a simple weekly meal plan you’ll shop smarter and only buy what you need to avoid waste.
Save vegetable scraps and freeze them to make hearty homemade stocks. Homemade stocks can be used as the base for nutritious soups and for cooking.
Dried Beans, Rice and Potatoes can help stretch meals when feeding a family on a tight budget.
Try new foods. There are a lot of very inexpensive leafy greens and vegetables available that are very healthy and nutritious.
For more budget friendly meal ideas and recipes, check out our recipe index.
Hey Y’all! I’m Julia, the cook and writer behind the recipes here at Julia’s Simply Southern. I began my website so that I could share easy to follow recipes that anyone can use to put a home cooked meal on the dinner table. Thanks so much for stopping by!
Nikki Lee
Thursday 16th of January 2020
Love easy affordable meals especially during the weeknight Thanks for some great ideas!
Julia Jordan
Thursday 16th of January 2020
Thanks, Nikki!