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My family of four has started using a cash food budget and it has completely changed the way I think about grocery shopping, meal planning, and meal prep. Dinners that come in under $10 are a must! Luckily we don’t have to subsist on ramen noodles and
canned beans
these 10 family-friendly dinners are all under $10 a meal.
A note on pricing: Ourcosts were calculated based on grocery prices sourced from Instacart, so your local prices may vary. (We also assumed you had a few staple ingredients — like olive oil, salt, and spices — on hand already.)
To make these quesadillas desk-lunch-friendly, we ditched the wedge cut for a technique that keeps the chickpeas and cheese nestled in a closed tortilla.
A classic budget dinner, I’d wager most of us grew up with some version of this casserole. I usually use about half as much chicken called for here and double up on the vegetables instead.
Budget-friendly meal ideas for eating under $10 a day include vegetable stir-fries, bean and rice bowls, pasta with marinara sauce, homemade soups, and salads with affordable ingredients like canned beans and eggs. These meals can be made in large batches and provide multiple servings.
Budget-friendly meal ideas for eating under $10 a day include vegetable stir-fries, bean and rice bowls, pasta with marinara sauce, homemade soups, and salads with affordable ingredients like canned beans and eggs. These meals can be made in large batches and provide multiple servings.
Warm up a crowd with a buffet of different soups! Soups are typically very affordable to make and stretch a long way. Pair with cornbread, french bread, and crackers for a cheap way to fill everyone up!
Go vegetarian. Not only is it usually cheaper to skip the meat, but you also can make just one meal that will include vegetarians and meat-eaters alike, which makes your life easier.
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