Recipes Everyday Cooking Budget Cooking Recipes 10 Meals You Can Make For Less Than $10 Each By Vicky McDonald Vicky McDonald Vicky McDonald is a Seattle-based editor with over 15 years of experience in the media industry. She currently works as an editor for ParentMap.com. Prior to that, she was a senior content manager at Allrecipes. She loves baking, developing new recipes, and growing vegetables. Allrecipes' editorial guidelines Published on March 27, 2020 Trending Videos Close this video player Photo: Molly Looking to cut back on your grocery bill? We've picked out 10 clever recipes that use cheaper pantry staples, but definitely don't skimp on flavor. These delicious budget-friendly meals are sustaining, easy to make, and perfect for weeknight family dinners - and in most cases, will run you less than $10 to make. Enjoy! 01 of 10 Southwest Chicken View Recipe Photo by by cookin'mama. "We really enjoyed this! And healthy too. I served this with Mexican rice, and with fresh fruit as an appetizer. A total success, and the leftovers kept well also. I'll definitely make it again." — LWYANCEY 02 of 10 Red Beans and Rice View Recipe Photo by jackie_s. "This recipe was everything I had on hand and was so easy to make. Should have doubled the recipe because it was so good and my family wanted more of it. Great for cold weather!" — majestic 03 of 10 Tuna Noodle Casserole from Scratch View Recipe Denise Sakaki "This was a wonderful, simple recipe that uses everyday ingredients, yet still tastes terrific. This is one of the few recipes I used that did not need adjustments, it was great as is!" — Allegra 04 of 10 One Pan Orecchiette Pasta View Recipe One Pan Orecchiette Pasta | Photo by Linda T. "This dish is so simple and flavorful!! I used medium shells instead of orecchiette but only because my local grocery didn't have orecchiette. Definitely a keeper!" — ArikSavage 05 of 10 Spicy Vegan Potato Curry View Recipe Photo by MAZIRENE. "I made this recipe EXACTLY as stated, and it came out so much better than I imagined it would! I thought it would be cheap and cheerful, and useful as a side to something, but it is absolutely delicious!" — Katy 06 of 10 Baked Ziti View Recipe Baked Ziti I | Photo by chibi chef. "I LOVE this recipe! It makes wonderful leftovers too. I make this on Sunday nights and have leftovers for lunch all week!" — paynes 07 of 10 Chinese Chicken Fried Rice View Recipe Sunny Days Nora "This is a simple, quick, and delicious recipe. My wife just loves this, that I end up making it at least once a week." — Angelo Lombardi How to Make the Best Fried Rice 08 of 10 Original Black Pepper Beef and Cabbage Stir Fry View Recipe Photo by TTV78. TTV78 "We had this for dinner last night and thought is was just DELICIOUS! A quick, tasty and very economical dinner." — DLA IN BETHANY 09 of 10 Penne Pasta with Spinach and Bacon View Recipe Penne Pasta with Spinach and Bacon | Photo by amy guerra. "Absolutely fantastic and easy to make. Got asked for the recipe from a few friends too!" — Kim C 10 of 10 Grilled Sausage with Potatoes and Green Beans View Recipe Molly "The whole family loved it! Even my toddlers! The flavor of the smoked sausage permeates the whole meal." — MommaLady Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit