Shopping for a week's worth of fresh ingredients for tasty weeknight dinners can seem like a major strain on your wallet. But smart home cooks can serve up all kinds of creative family dinner ideas on a budget — the trick is knowing how to maximize every ingredient in your fridge and pantry. For example, using one package of ground beef for two different meals, transforming chicken thighs into multiple dinners, or dressing up canned beans for a yummy vegetarian recipe. Our favorite homemade dinners are budget-friendly and surprisingly delightful to put together, and the best part is that most of these easy, cheap dinners come together in 30 minutes or less.
An organized shopping list is key to putting together a menu of delicious weeknight dinners that will have everyone at the table asking for seconds. We have tips for super-fast dinners all your favorite proteins, including beef, chicken breasts, pork, salmon and tilapia, not to mention a variety of healthy vegetables, too. Prepping your meals in advance helps you cut down on time spent in the kitchen at the end of the day, too.
Our collection of the best cheap and easy weeknight dinners can be made using kitchen gadgets and tools you probably already own, including Instant Pot recipes, sheet pan recipes and grilling recipes. You'll spend less time fidgeting over fussy directions and get right to the good stuff with pastas, salads, roasts, and stews that are sure to make you, your family and your credit card very, very happy.
Mike Garten
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Mushroom and Brussels Sprouts Pizza
Mike Garten
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Spaghetti and Air Fryer Meatballs
Mike Garten
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Danielle Daly
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Mike Garten
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Crispy Chicken With White Wine Pan Sauce
Mike Garten
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Chicken Mole
This version of chicken mole features succulent, dark-meat chicken simmered in a rich, savory sauce of onions, tomatoes, chili powder and a touch of chocolate (yes, really!).
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Mike Garten
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Steak With Grilled Green Beans, Fennel & Farro
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30-Minute Dinners: 85 Delicious Recipes
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Mike Garten
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Creamy Lemon Chicken Pasta
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Mike Garten
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Pan-Fried Chicken With Lemony Roasted Broccoli
Mike Garten
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Steak and Fingerling Frites
Mike Garten
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Chicken Parmesan
It's a weeknight classic for a reason: Ready in 30 minutes, insanely flavorful, and minimal work required! Armed with just six ingredients, you've got a classic Italian favorite.
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Danielle Occhiogrosso Daly
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Chicken Marsala
Creating a savory sauce using the drippings in your frying pan is key to a delicious chicken dinner on the fly. This marsala sauce is made better thanks to velvety mushrooms and a side of greens.
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Mike Garten
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Seared Chicken With Pesto Zucchini Orzo
Mike Garten
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Veggie Medley on Sweet Potatoes
Mike Garten
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Mustard Glazed Pork Chops
Raymond Horn
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Zucchini and Cheese Quesadillas
Mike Garten
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Vegetarian Chili Macaroni
Danielle Daly
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Grilled Moroccan Steak and Carrots
Mike Garten
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Miso Spinach Noodles
Instant ramen has a bad rap among busy families, but this lightning fast bowl of glass noodles will easily change your mind. The fresh spinach is a 30-second addition that'll make the bowl that much better.
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Danielle Occhiogrosso Daly
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Shrimp Packets With Kale Couscous
Emily Kate Roemer
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Mike Garten
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Zesty Shrimp Tacos
Frozen or fresh, shrimp cooks up in just a few minutes (even less on the grill!). Store-bought tortillas come to life thanks to fresh cilantro, sliced radish, salsa and Cotija cheese.
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CHRISTOPHER TESTANI
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MIKE GARTEN
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Shrimp and Zucchini Scampi
DANIELLE OCCHIOGROSSO DALY
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Seared Steak With Blistered Tomatoes
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Veggie Skillet Lasagna
This veggie-packed lasagna is a great way to clear the fridge of your leftover haul from the farmer's market. Plus, you can prep the dish on Sunday and simply fire it up on the stove on Monday.
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