One of the most popular posts on this blog boasts more than 45 cheap healthy dinner ideas. I was thinking, “If they love those budget-friendly dinners, why not give them more inexpensive meal ideas?”
If you need meal plan inspiration without collapsing your grocery budget, I am sure this list will help.
Soups, Stews, and Chilis
- Thai Noodle Soup from Greatist
- Easy Tomato Basil Soup from Beauty in the Mess
- Chicken Noodle Stew from For the Family
- Taco Stew from Well Fed Family
- Simple Butternut Soup from A Gypsy Herbal
- CopyCat Wendy’s Chili from Eat This Up
- Beef Stew from Taste of Home
- Beef Shortrib Soup from Paleo Leap
Meatless Dinner Recipes
- Florentine Lasagna Rolls from Frugal Family Favorites.
- Lentil Tacos from Sunday Morning Banana Pancakes
- Falafel Burger from Playin With My Food
- Bean and Vegetable Curry from Two Spoons
- Simple Portabella Past from Budget Bytes
- Haitian Rice and Beans from Worth Cooking
- Lentil Curry from Whole New Mom
- High Protein Lentil Burgers from Purposeful Nutrition
- Vegetarian Gumbo from Better Homes and Gardens
- Broccoli Mac n Cheese from Chocolate Covered Katie
- Sweet Potato Hash from Cookin Canuck
Beef Dinner Recipes
- Chipotle Beef and Bean Burritos from Meet Penny
- American Chop Suey from Real Food Real Deals
- Cornbread Hamburger Pie from Very Culinary
- Mongolian Beef from The Midnight Baker
- Taco Pizza from Life in the Lofthouse
- Mini Shepherd’s Pie from My Litter
- Meat Loaf Minis from My Recipes
- Steak Zucchini Boats from Paleo Leap
- Korean Beef from Yummy Healthy Easy
Chicken Dinner Recipes
- Asian Sesame Chicken and Noodles from Frugal Family Favorites
- Chicken Club Lettuce Wraps from I Heart Nap Time
- Lemon, Garlic, and Fresh Herbes de’Provence Roasted Chicken from Spicie Foodie
- Chicken Enchilada Pasta from Budget Bytes
- Curried Chicken Drumsticks with Carrots from A Little Yumminess
- Grilled Chicken Caprese from Meet Penny
- Chicken and Asparagus Stir Fry from Gimme Some Oven
- Home Made Chicken Pot Pie from More Than a Homeschool Mom
- Creamy Chicken Casserole from Wholesome Mommy
- Hummus & Chicken Wraps from Gimme Delicious Foods
- Lemon Orzo with Shrimp from Chew Out Loud
- Teriyaki Salmon Collar or Fillet from Use Real Butter
- Spicy Shrimp Boil from Living Frugal With Erika
- Copycat Bonefish Grill Bang Bang Shrimp from My Litter
Pork or Sausage Dinner Recipes
- Oven Country Style Ribs from Meet Penny
- Creamy Sausage and Tomato Pasta from The Girl Who Ate Everything
- Kielbasa & Cabbage Skillet from Very Culinary
- Peach Salsa Pork Roast from Foodie With Family
- Ham Casserole from Ann’s Entitled Life
- 15 Bean Soup from More Than A Homeschool Mom
- Stuffed Green Peppers from Kalyn’s Kitchen
- Sweet and Sour Pork from The Taste Place
- Apple Onion Pork Chops from Pragmatically Paleo
Thank you for posting this at the time I needed it! I literally was writing my meal planning out and thinking I wanted something different.
Wow. That is awesome timing. So glad I could help!
So many good ideas here; thanks for including my Stuffed Peppers recipe!