Simple cheap meals
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Are you too broke to buy groceries? Can't afford food? here are some insanely economical food ideas to make for yourself when times are extremely tough.
Karen Tennity saved to MONEYWISE
How to make yummy scrambled eggs on toast, add rice and vegetables of your choice, perfect for breakfast or lunch.
7 ingredients
Produce
- 1 tsp Garlic powder
Refrigerated
- 4 Eggs, large
Condiments
- 1 tbsp Butter or margarine
Baking & Spices
- 1 Salt & pepper to your taste
Bread & Baked Goods
- 4 slices Bread, whole wheat or white
Dairy
- 1/2 cup Cheddar cheese
- 4 tbsp Milk
Food makes up lot of our budgets. But what do you do when money is really tight? Here are 20+ frugal meals to make when your budget is super small.
Lee Ann saved to Fancy on the cheap!
This $40 weekly meal plan for 2 will help you eat at home on a budget. Eat at home to eat healthy and save money. Add these meals to your menu planner.

Carrie O'Neill saved to home organization
10 quick and easy weeknight dinners on a budget. 10 days worth of cheap dinner ideas that my entire family of 5 absolutely loves.

Amanda Schroeder Stevens saved to Meal planning
Are you looking for quick and easy dinner recipes for a family with kids? I’ve rounded up a list of simple meals that are made with just a few cheap ingredients! Everything from ground beef and chicken to amzing comfort foods and casseroles. I think most kids are picky eaters, which makes it difficult to find family meals that everyone can agree on. I’ve rounded up a few recipes over the years that my entire family agrees on, plus they make for great last minute dinners on a budget!

The Lazy Dish saved to Easy Dinner Recipes
Cheeseburger Pasta is one of our favorite family meals! It is yummy, creamy, and comforting. Packed with two kinds of cheese, ground beef and tender pasta. It comes together in just one pan and packs a powerful punch for taste! Your entire family including your picky eaters will love this simple meal made with just a few cheap ingredients. Move over Hamburger Helper… homemade cheeseburger Pasta is here to stay! This easy dinner recipe will soon be part of your weekly meal plan. Kids LOVE it!
Michele Wilson saved to Recipes
An easy way to save money on food? This $30 weekly meal plan includes a free Aldi grocery shopping list and menu plan for cheap meals on a budget!

Katie Hitzfield-Cogar saved to Oh So Delicious