There are hundreds of ways to make meals that cost less than a dollar or two per serving. Before we share some recipes, here are some basic grocery store staples:
Rice
Beans
Canned Tomatoes
Lentils
Tortillas
Spinach (frozen or fresh, whatever is cheaper)
Bananas
Milk
Oatmeal (cheaper in large drums rather than packets)
Cheese (Cheaper when purchased in blocks and shred at home)
Bread
Pasta
Pasta sauces
Butter
Peanut butter
Garlic
Onion
Vegetables [...]
Posts under ‘Cheap Food Eating and Meals’
Cheap Meal Ideas - How to Eat Well on a Budget
Budget Meal Plan: How to Eat For Less Than 20 Dollars Per Week
Cheap groceries, and more importantly cooking more meals, is the easiest way to save money and has the largest immediate impact upon your budget. Even eating out as cheap as possible, it’s easy to spend over 15 dollars a day on horrible over the counter food. By preparing your own meals and packing lunch, you [...]