Cheap Family Meals Under $10

These cheap and easy family meals prove that you can eat healthy on a budget – they can all be made for around $10 or less!

Eating well doesn’t have to be expensive. These recipes make it easy to stretch your grocery budget while still enjoying homemade, satisfying meals!

Why you'll love these dinners

• Budget-friendly: These meals are all designed to be made for around $10 or less.
• Easy and quick: These recipes are perfect for busy families.

This round up of cheap meals will keep you full

Not so long ago, I survived on about $1200 a month as a student (yes, I had to pay rent with that!) and I learned a WHOLE lot about cooking healthy meals for cheap, without sacrificing on flavour.

My top tips:

• Use plant-based proteins, like chickpeas, lentils and tofu
• Buy meat in bulk when it goes on sale and freeze it
• Buy produce that's on sale or use the same produce across multiple recipes

There are tons of delicious recipes out there that cost $10 or less to make for a family.

I've rounded up some of my favourites that are as affordable as they are tasty and will help your budget stretch further than you thought possible. They’ll keep your wallet and your stomach happy! You don't have to stick to just ramen noodle recipes, either.

Looking for more money saving tips? Check out my posts on eating healthy on a budget and how to save money on groceries. Don't forget to check out my post on how to meal prep for a family, too!

What Can You Cook For Under $10?

Budget-friendly doesn’t have to mean bland or boring. There are a range of meals you can cook for $10 or less that are super flavourful – and you won’t even be able to tell they were that cheap! Check out some of my favourites below.