While you can’t control food costs in a volatile market, you can save your budget with some creative meal planning and cheap dinner ideas.
A crockpot is a time and money saver for meals in multiple ways. It cooks a meal while you’re at work, saves the cost of using an oven, and allows you to feed a large family.
Taco soup is an example of a hearty and easy crockpot meal that feeds a large family or crowd. It consists of beef (or chicken), tomatoes, corn, beans, and seasoning.
Casseroles use versatile ingredients and recipes can be adjusted to feed small or large families.
A rotisserie chicken is typically an affordable food item used in various dishes to make casseroles and other cheap dinner meals.
Pasta consisting of add-on ingredients remains a cost-effective food choice used to feed families or large groups.