We all love saving money on food. We’ve rounded up 35+ budget-friendly family-friendly meals under $5. Check out the variety of recipes listed below and create a dinner idea your family and budget will love!
Dinner Ideas For The Family – 52+ Meals Under $5
I love recipes that are not only easy to make but easy on my wallet. I also enjoy recipes that are family-friendly, boy tested, and healthy for the whole family. My cheesy squash bake recipe is a popular one around here. Another one that’s super popular at our house, is the famous Hot Chicken Salad. It’s one of my friend’s recipe and it is requested in our house at least once per week. To help keep our family dinners on a budget, I only buy meat when it’s on sale. I can usually find ground beef for $1.99 per lb or less at my grocery store, as well as chicken for under $0.99 per lb. Now, keep in mind that the cost of your ingredients will vary depending on the region you live in (I live in Michigan).
Chicken + Vegetables Sheet Pan Dinner Idea
Instant Pot Shredded Chicken Street Tacos
Cinco de Mayo Soft Breakfast Tacos
How To Make Campanelle Pasta + Sausage, Chicken & Spinach In The Instant Pot
Fettuccine, Winter Pesto & Meatballs
Keep reading down below for more easy recipes under $5 bucks.
35+ Meals Under $5 Bucks
Find budget-friendly + family-friendly dinner ideas for $5 or less.
Tomato and Macaroni Soup Recipe - Inspiration Made Simple
Rotisserie Chicken Street Tacos - This Worthey Life - Food, Travel, Parenting, Entertainment Lifestyle Blog by Tatanisha + Derrick Worthey
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Bonnie says
There is no way the majority of these are under $5. Is this supposed to mean under $5 per serving?
suzanneholt says
Thanks for sharing! There is a lot of variety in this list!
Laura says
Some great ideas here! Thanks for sharing!
T Worthey says
Thanks for stopping by Laura! Hope you found a few to try out!
Corey says
This did not age well. $1.99/lb for beef? I wish!! These days it’s $8/lb.
T Worthey says
Hey Corey- I totally understand! I do need to take time to go through this post and update it. Beef in our areas runs about $3.99 per lb on sale. I try to stock up on when I see it, but I totally understand your point! I miss those $1.99 per lb days!