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Cheap Dinner Ideas – want dinner ideas that won’t break the bank? Here are 25 of my favorite dinner recipes that are cheap and easy for any night of the week!
Delicious dinners don’t have to break the bank, and this Cheap Dinner Ideas roundup is here to prove it. These budget-friendly recipes are made with simple, affordable ingredients while still being full of flavor and comfort. Perfect for feeding your family without stretching your grocery bill, these meals make it easy to enjoy hearty, satisfying dinners any night of the week.
Well today I am trying to help. I put together a list of 25 of my favorite cheap dinner ideas. And the bonus is they are quick and easy too! A couple of them are crock pot recipes, so you can just let it cook all day. But nothing here is going to break the bank. Lots of ground beef, chicken, rice, and pasta. Staples most people have on hand, and can just grab and start cooking.
So if you are looking for cheap dinner ideas for any night of the week, keep scrolling. Let me know which you want to try first!
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Crock Pot Potato Soup
Crock Pot Potato Soup – Creamy loaded potato soup that is made in the crock pot. Perfect comfort food for a cold winter night
Hamburger Helper Cheeseburger Macaroni- Ditch the box mix Hamburger Helper and make this homemade version instead! Dinner is ready in minutes, with just a few pantry ingredients.
This cheesy hashbrown enchilada skillet is a quick and easy one-pan dinner made with crispy hashbrowns, seasoned ground beef, enchilada sauce, and melty cheese—perfect for busy weeknights or a hearty weekend meal.
Kung Pao Chicken – quick and easy chicken stir fry packed with veggies and a little kick. Add whatever veggies you want and have dinner ready in minutes!
Chickpea Curry – a quick and easy dinner that is loaded with flavor! It uses pantry staple ingredients you can have on hand at all time to make any night of the week.
Pasta with Breadcrumbs is a quick, easy, and traditional Italian meal you can make with just a few simple ingredients. Perfect when you just need something fast!
My family's favorite hamburger rice casserole is a filling dinner with fluffy rice, juicy ground beef, and veggies cooked in cream of mushroom soup. It's a Midwest classic!
This 20-minute ramen stir fry is an easy meal packed with juicy chicken, tender veggies, and silky ramen noodles in a flavor-loaded homemade stir fry sauce.
Easy tofu tacos are a high-protein vegetarian meal made with crumbly tofu taco filling fried with a smoky, spicy seasoning blend and served up in a warm tortilla. Don't forget the Mexican coleslaw and creamy avocado dressing!
Chile Relleno Casserole – turn classic chile relleno into a dish you can make at home in no time! Poblano peppers layered with cheese and eggs that is baked to perfection! Super simple with all the flavors you know and love.
One Pot Cajun Pasta is a great way to spice up your weeknights! One pan, 25 minutes, and you have dinner on the table! Creamy pasta with lots of Cajun flavors and your favorite sausage.
Potato Tacos – corn tortillas loaded with mashed potatoes and cheese. Then they are fried until golden and crispy. Take your taco game to a whole new level with these!
Taco Pasta Skillet – All the flavors of taco night in a one pan meal, ready in 20 minutes! Homemade version of those box mix meals, with just a few staple ingredients.
Carrot Ginger Soup – Smooth and creamy carrot soup with ginger, turmeric, garlic, and chicken broth. Healthy, comforting, and and the perfect way to brighten up a cold day!
Olive Garden Minestrone Soup – Make the classic minestrone soup at home! This soup is made all in one pan, is full of all sorts of veggies and even pasta, all in a delicious rich tomato based broth.
Sausage and Rice Skillet – smoked sausage and rice come together in one pan for a delicious and easy dinner. Ready in just minutes, so perfect for busy weeknight dinners.
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Wow! Exceptional and mouth-watering ideas! I always struggle for dinner and what to make, but I’ll do that no more with your ideas. Thanks a bunch. 😉