Frugal and Filling Meals

Are you having more and more trouble making ends meet? You’ve got to save money somewhere, right? As grocery prices continue to rise, more and more families are feeling that pinch and needing to scale back on their food budgets. What used to cost me $80 is now running over $130 so I have begun to plan and prep my meals for the week, so that I can get the most bang for my buck. This list of frugal and filling meals will allow you to do the same.

Korean BBQ Shrimp Tacos by Oh That’s Good

Give your shrimp tacos a delicious flavor with this Korean BBQ! It is so tasty and cheap to make.

Easy Chicken and Dumplings by Healthy Recipes 101

Chicken and dumplings are the ultimate easy comfort food. This recipe would be a great family dinner for this weekend.

Calico Beans by The Feathered Nester

Make a batch of calico beans to go with some cornbread for a hearty dinner that is sure to fill everyone up!

Mexican Zucchini Skillet by Zucchini Zone

Get a low carb dinner on the table with this loaded zucchini skillet. It is so good and has so many healthy ingredients.

Vegetarian Fajita Pasta by Piping Pot Curry

Bring fajita flavor to your next pasta night for a meal that everyone will love, without any meat.

Lentil Tacos by Plant Based on a Budget

Lentils are just the thing to tuck into tacos! This recipe is delicious and easy to make for a twist on Taco Tuesday.

Pepperoncini Pork Roast by Season and Thyme

Adding pepperoncini peppers to your next pot roast for a really mouthwatering meal.

Crispy Oven Baked Wings by Low Carb Spark

Bake these wings in the oven for a great crispy crunch that you are going to find irresistible.

Crescent Roll Pizza by Centsless Meals

No need to call for a delivery! You can make this pizza with a can of crescent rolls for a fast and filling family dinner.

Air Fryer Chicken Leg Quarters by Mamas on a Budget

Pop these budget friendly leg quarters into the air fryer. This dinner is so tasty when paired with potatoes.

4 Ingredient Potato Soup by Broke Bank Vegan

If you have 4 ingredients in the pantry, you are on your way to making the best potato soup ever!

Instant Pot Spaghetti by Small Town Woman

Get a dish of pasta on the table fast with this instant pot spaghetti recipe. It is really easy and filling.

Herbed Chicken Breast with Couscous by All Nutritious

Make a chicken breast with couscous for an herby and tasty twist on dinner that everyone will want more of.

Pan Fried Chicken Thighs by Where is My Spoon

Fry these thighs in a pan for the crispiest way to eat a budget friendly cut of meat.

Air Fryer Tuna Patties by Winding Creek Ranch

Let your air fryer do the work of making a great meal. Tuna patties are cheap and filling for a budget friendly dish.

Broccoli Pasta by Hurry The Food Up

This pasta is so creamy and easy to make. It has broccoli in the mix for a one dish meal that satisfies.

10 Minute Spicy Ramen by Naturallie Plant Based

You can get these fantastic spicy noodles on the table in 10 minutes! The kids will want seconds of this so make extra.

Turkish Cabbage Stew by Cooking Gorgeous

This cabbage stew is so tasty. You are going to love the Turkish flavor this frugal meal brings.

Banana Pancakes by A Baking Journey

Banana pancakes are so good! Add some bacon to the side and make  breakfast for dinner.

3 Ingredient Sloppy Joes by The Short Order Cook

These sloppy joes only need 3 ingredients to make and they are SO good! Pair these with tots for a great easy meal.