Budget-Friendly Meal Ideas for 2 Adults & 1 Toddler: Quick, Easy Recipes with Leftovers

[sherylb]

We love making beef tacos w/ extra red rice meat and beans and then we do taco bowls for lunch the next day

 

[kayeban]

Homemade pizza, whether you make the dough or use bought or crescent roll dough. Add veg to stretch the meat. Bbq chicken, taco meat, lots of cheaper toppings

 

[curtisneeley]

Grilled hotdogs and baked beans
Veggie soup
Ramen and sautéed veggies
Spaghetti
Salad and nuggets
Burgers and Kraft Mac
Corn on the cob and shrimp stuffed baked potatoes

 

[picklenickels]

Aldi's has good food prices. Dollar tree for seasoning and spices. Dollar general on Saturday has 5 dollars off of 25.

 

[quasaur]

We are currently a family of 8 but our go to cheap and easy meals
Spaghetti
Grilled cheese w/tomato soup
Pasta salad and hot dogs
Spanish rice w/ground beef
Tacos
Frozen Salisbury steaks w/any side (fries, Mac and cheese, potatoes any way, noodles)

 

[kitoitoi]

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[eddie12]

From leftover mashed potatoes, make potato lakes. Potato cakes. Meats turn into casseroles, stews, and soups. Veggies into the same as meats. Especially if there's isn't enough by itself for a whole meal.

 

[spiralhoney]

Tuna macaroni salad

 

[ccoburn]

Bean and cheese burritos. Knorrs Spanish rice, can of refried beans, tortillas, and cheese. follow the directions on the rice package, when done, add the beans and cheese. Roll them up and you are good to go. Salsa or hot sauce to fancy it up.

 

[ccoburn]

Mediterranean Quinoa Salad

Healthy and so easy to make, this Mediterranean Quinoa Salad makes a perfect lunch or dinner. Make it today and enjoy!

cooktoria.com

I eat it as cold wraps, really good

 

[ccoburn]

And I add canned artichoke hearts

 

[ccoburn]

https://www.justapinch.com/.../chicken-noodles-crock-pot...

Super easy, makes a ton, freezes well

 

[mattcity]

rice and beans

 

[ccoburn]

Dill Pickle Soup

This recipe has swept the nation! A tangy, delicious and over-the-top version of Dill Pickle Soup. It will become a staple in your household.

noblepig.com

Dill pickle soup, sounds weird but really tasty

 

[ccoburn]

All the veggies are to be diced, I prefer Bush baked beans. Saute onions, peppers, and beef til cooked, then add everything else. Simmer about 30-45 minutes. It makes a ton but freezes beautifully for a future lazy day meals.

 

[chocho120]

Spaghetti

 

[ministerroe]

Pizza penne pasta and garlic bread

 

[ah44257]

@ministerroe recipe please

 

[ministerroe]

@ah44257 I use
1 16 oz box of penne pasta
1- 2 jars of marinara
1 pork sausage roll
Mozzarella & parm shredded cheese
1 package pepperoni
Cook noodles and sausage
Combine when cooked and add marinara
Layer mixture with cheese
Layer pepperoni on cheese Layer
Cook at 325 for 45 - 50 mins.

 

[ah44257]

@ministerroe yummy thank you