People Are Sharing Cheap And Easy Family Meals They Make All The Time
Maybe you're cooking in a college dorm room or there's just not much in the fridge, or perhaps you're just trying to save cash on groceries. Whatever the case, everyone needs a handful of go-to budget friendly meals to rely on.
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So people on Reddit are sharing their go-to cheap and delicious homemade recipes, and some look seriously comforting. Read on for the whole list.
1.Upgraded Instant Ramen
"Get a cheap packet of ramen, throw in frozen veggies and some protein like fried tofu or a hard boiled egg. Boom, you've got a respectable meal." —u/westerngrace
2.Black Bean and Sweet Potato Nachos
3.Mejadra
"This dish has many different spellings, but it's a combination of rice, lentils and caramelized onions. It tastes so much better than you would ever imagine." —u/MillySO
4.Hash and Eggs
5.Mexican-Inspired Mac 'n' Cheese
"You need ground beef, pasta shells, diced tomatoes and green chiles, Velveeta, and taco seasoning. It's super yummy and costs around $1.70 per serving." —u/Lovely_Raptor
6.Potato and Chickpea Curry
7.Tortilla Pizza
8.Cinnamon Toast
9.Tater Tot Casserole
10.Scrambled Eggs and Black Bean Tacos
11.Mac 'n' Cheese With Hot Dogs
12.Curried Chickpea Soup
"Take a can of chickpeas, half a can of tomato paste, half an onion, and a generous dash of curry powder. Simmer it all for a while and enjoy with bread or rice. It yields 2-3 servings for about $4." —u/beef_boloney
13.Omelette in a Mug
14."Slow Cooker Sausage and Tortellini Soup."
15.Fried Cabbage and Smoked Sausage
16.Twice Baked Potatoes With Tuna Fish
17.Tomato Soup Macaroni
18.Spaghetti Aglio e Olio
19.Chickpea Salad Sandwich
"This meal basically got me through college." —u/yellowjacquet
20.Sopa de Fideo
21.Lazy Stroganoff
22.Spam Sandwiches
23.Scallion Pancakes
"Mix together equal parts hot water and white flour with a dash of salt. Let the batter sit then mix in chopped green onions and fry the pancakes in oil or butter until crispy. I like to eat mine with hot sauce." — u/bogmonster666
24.Rice and Beans With a Fried Egg
25.Refried Bean and Cheese Burritos.
26."Mac 'n' cheese with a can of drained tuna and some frozen peas mixed all together."
27.Salsa Chicken
28.Beanie Weenies
"It's baked beans with chopped up hot dogs."—u/lavender_and_mace
29.Whatever's In The Fridge Fried Rice
30.Sausage and Dirty Rice
31.Ramen Pad Thai
32.Tomato Sandwich
33.Huevos Rancheros
"it's just a fried tortilla, eggs, and salsa on top." —u/calibeach83
34."Fried Bologna and Cheese on White Bread."
35.Carbonara
"It's cheap and relatively easy. While you cook pasta, dice some bacon and fry it until crispy. Add a touch of olive oil plus the cooked pasta and reserved pasta water. Add raw egg yolk, shredded parmesan cheese, and black pepper. Stir over low heat until well combined, then serve with more freshly ground black pepper and grated Parmesan." —u/terrendos
36.Chicken and Broccoli Braid
"Inexpensive, extremely filling, and you can turn it into so many different possibilities." —u/deleted
