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Looking for meals that are cheap, easy, and actually taste good? You’re in the right place. These 25 cheap & EASY dinners under $10 recipes are the most popular—and for good reason. They’re simple, family-approved, and super affordable.
Whether you’re meal prepping, feeding the whole family, or just trying to stretch your grocery budget, this list has you covered. No weird ingredients, no fluff—just real food that works for real life.
These following recipes appear in the same order as they do in my YouTube video.
I’ve cooked hundreds of ultra-budget meals—these 25 are the ones that saved us the most money (and happen to be some of my personal favorites—and yours, too!)
1. Green Chile Chicken
This green chile chicken is a go-to meal for busy families. Made with simple, budget-friendly ingredients, it’s quick, filling, and full of flavor.
2. One Pot Sausage And Rice
This one pot sausage and rice is a go-to meal for busy families. Made with simple, budget-friendly ingredients, it’s quick, filling, and full of flavor.
3. Crescent Roll Sausage Egg Casserole
This crescent roll sausage egg casserole is a go-to meal for busy families. Made with simple, budget-friendly ingredients, it’s quick, filling, and full of flavor.
4. Hamburger Sliders 10 Minute Dinner
This hamburger sliders 10 minute dinner is a go-to meal for busy families. Made with simple, budget-friendly ingredients, it’s quick, filling, and full of flavor.
5. Italian Shells With Sausage
This italian shells with sausage is a go-to meal for busy families. Made with simple, budget-friendly ingredients, it’s quick, filling, and full of flavor.
6. Black Bean Enchilada Casserole
This black bean enchilada casserole is a go-to meal for busy families. Made with simple, budget-friendly ingredients, it’s quick, filling, and full of flavor.
7. Easy French Dip Sandwiches
This easy french dip sandwiches is a go-to meal for busy families. Made with simple, budget-friendly ingredients, it’s quick, filling, and full of flavor.
8. Ham Broccoli And Rice Casserole
This ham broccoli and rice casserole is a go-to meal for busy families. Made with simple, budget-friendly ingredients, it’s quick, filling, and full of flavor.
9. Slow Cooker Enchilada Quinoa
This slow cooker enchilada quinoa is a go-to meal for busy families. Made with simple, budget-friendly ingredients, it’s quick, filling, and full of flavor.
10. Tostadas 10 Minute Dinner
This tostadas 10 minute dinner is a go-to meal for busy families. Made with simple, budget-friendly ingredients, it’s quick, filling, and full of flavor.
11. Mediterranean Quesadillas
This mediterranean quesadillas is a go-to meal for busy families. Made with simple, budget-friendly ingredients, it’s quick, filling, and full of flavor.
12. Chicken Mozzarella Pasta
This chicken mozzarella pasta is a go-to meal for busy families. Made with simple, budget-friendly ingredients, it’s quick, filling, and full of flavor.
13. Ham Chicken Rice Casserole
This ham chicken rice casserole is a go-to meal for busy families. Made with simple, budget-friendly ingredients, it’s quick, filling, and full of flavor.
14. French Bread Pizzas
This french bread pizzas is a go-to meal for busy families. Made with simple, budget-friendly ingredients, it’s quick, filling, and full of flavor.
15. Chicken Noodle Casserole
This chicken noodle casserole is a go-to meal for busy families. Made with simple, budget-friendly ingredients, it’s quick, filling, and full of flavor.
16. Chicken Taco Soup 10 Minute Dinner
This chicken taco soup 10 minute dinner is a go-to meal for busy families. Made with simple, budget-friendly ingredients, it’s quick, filling, and full of flavor.
17. Sausage And Potato Skillet
This sausage and potato skillet is a go-to meal for busy families. Made with simple, budget-friendly ingredients, it’s quick, filling, and full of flavor.
18. Butter Chicken Casserole
This butter chicken casserole is a go-to meal for busy families. Made with simple, budget-friendly ingredients, it’s quick, filling, and full of flavor.
19. Mini Taco Cups (10 Minute Dinner)
This mini taco cups (10 minute dinner) is a go-to meal for busy families. Made with simple, budget-friendly ingredients, it’s quick, filling, and full of flavor.
20. Tomato Bacon Pasta
This tomato bacon pasta is a go-to meal for busy families. Made with simple, budget-friendly ingredients, it’s quick, filling, and full of flavor.
21. Cheesy Beef Enchiladas
This cheesy beef enchiladas is a go-to meal for busy families. Made with simple, budget-friendly ingredients, it’s quick, filling, and full of flavor.
22. Lemon Butter Chicken With Pasta
This lemon butter chicken with pasta is a go-to meal for busy families. Made with simple, budget-friendly ingredients, it’s quick, filling, and full of flavor.
23. One Pot Ground Turkey Pasta
This one pot ground turkey pasta is a go-to meal for busy families. Made with simple, budget-friendly ingredients, it’s quick, filling, and full of flavor.
24. White Bean And Spinach Soup
This white bean and spinach soup is a go-to meal for busy families. Made with simple, budget-friendly ingredients, it’s quick, filling, and full of flavor.
25. Italian Sausage Rice Dinner
This italian sausage rice dinner is a go-to meal for busy families. Made with simple, budget-friendly ingredients, it’s quick, filling, and full of flavor.
More Ultra-Budget Recipe Videos
If you love video recipes, here are more of our most popular ultra-budget meals you can watch next:
- 5 Cheap & Easy Dinners Using Just 5 Ingredients
- 7 Frugal Meals That Saved Our Grocery Budget
- Budget Pantry Dinners That Actually Taste Good
- I Ate for $1.50 a Day — Here’s What I Made
- Dinner Ideas for $2 or Less Per Serving
- Extreme Budget Weeknight Dinners
- Family-Friendly Meals That Cost Practically Nothing
Popular Budget Recipe Blog Posts
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