Family Meals for $5
Whether you're looking to save some money or struggling to make ends meet, an inexpensive meal sounds like a great way to stretch your hard-earned dollars.
Here are four super easy, super delicious budget friendly meals for less than $1.50 per person*.
These fish tacos are filled with fresh ingredients that you may already have on hand.
This meal cost me $1.49 per person.
The most expensive ingredient for this recipe was the tilapia; however, if you can find it on sale or buy a less expensive mild white fish, that would save even more money.
This recipe is a copy cat lettuce wrap from a well know chain restaurant but tastes way better because you made it.
This meal cost me $1.20 per person.
Ground chicken, at $3.99 per pound, was the most expensive ingredient; water chestnuts were $1.50 but I had everything else on hand.
This rich tortellini with Alfredo sauce and peas is sure to fill all those hungry bellies.
This meal cost me $1.12 per person
The fresh tortellini was $3.99 and the alfredo sauce was on sale for $0.99. We always have peas in the freezer.
Guess what? A baked potato can be a meal! Add some fresh toppings, you've got a great dinner that everyone will love.
This meal cost me $1.16 with bacon or $0.66 without bacon.
Potatoes were $0.43 each and the crown of broccoli was $0.94. We already had shredded cheese and butter. The most expensive item was the prepackaged bacon pieces but you could make you're own bacon or skip it.
Family Meals for $5
Recipe details
- 4 servings
- Prep time: 15 Minutes Cook time: 20 Minutes Total time: 35 min
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Good ideas! I would appreciate more easy and cheap recipes in this Joe Biden economy.
With the number of ingredients in these recipes they are way more expensive than stated and take much more preparation time. the fish tacos lists SIXTEEN ingredients! Give me a break!