15 Filling Family Dinners That Won't Break the Bank

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Cooking affordable, nutritious dinners that the whole family will eat is no easy task. But, with the right recipes, you can keep the whole family happy, without blowing your budget. We've picked out 15 tried and tested budget-friendly dinners that are loved by families, and not too costly to make.

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Unstuffed Cabbage Roll

My Hot Southern Mess

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"Definitely a keeper! I liked finding a recipe that is quick, simple, tasty, and nourishing. I feel like my body is saying thank you while I eat it." — loveroflife

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Goulash Supreme

Allrecipes Magazine

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"I loved this recipe. My family ate the whole thing. It's one I'll be making again." — JHILTON24

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Simple Turkey Chili

NERDBOX

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"This was a HUGE hit with both of my kids and my husband. We all loved it. Thanks for the great recipe!" — DenaMay

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Greek Lemon Chicken and Potato Bake

Molly

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"This smelled so good while baking! You know it's good when your picky 13-year-old boy tells you it's the best chicken he's ever had!" — WestCoastMom

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Denise's Peanut Chicken

KindaLost

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"I can't believe more people haven't tried this awesome recipe! Really easy and restaurant quality. Will be added to the dinner rotation for us!" — DTSCEP

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Ham and Broccoli Bake

dustysun

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"Tasty casserole that doesn't require a ton of ingredients or effort. My kids liked this meal a lot." — GINAH1

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Tuna Zucchini Elbow Pasta

Chef John

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"I can easily make this (even with my two young children running around) and have a dinner that's healthy and a hit with my family. I make this at least once a month now because it's so easy and I usually have the ingredients on hand." — J

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Egg Curry

bd.weld

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"This turned out wonderful. I did not put the eggs in the sauce rather placed them on top of the rice and spooned the sauce over. Beautiful presentation; great aroma and flavor." — Bernie

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Unsloppy Joes

Sj.

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"This was good, but way more like a veggie chili than a sloppy joe. I loved how inexpensive it was. I already had the spices, onion, and celery. I bought everything else and some nice big wheat rolls for around $8." — Joyousfreee

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Sausage Pasta

KevinBerry7406

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"This is my family's new favorite recipe! They request it all the time! I make it a little healthier using whole-wheat pasta, low-sodium chicken broth, and spicy Italian turkey sausage." — Christy Shotwell-Calloway

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Stuffed Zucchini with Chicken Sausage

Rock_lobster

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"Absolutely wonderful! Perfect blend of flavors. I was wondering if this would fill me up since it's vegetable based, but it definitely did the trick!" — bunyardj

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Hamburger Potato Casserole

Dianne

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"This was so good and much easier than shepherd's pie — and with a lot less mess. I did add a layer of green beans and added a few more seasonings to the meat as it cooked. It was a big hit with my family and I will certainly make it again." — COOKINFORFUN

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Chicken Enchiladas I

Matthew Andrick

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"This was a surprise hit in my family. Between a picky toddler and a husband who hates onions and peppers, people were fighting for the leftovers!" — AKLEFFMAN

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Mushroom Pork Chops

OkinawanPrincess

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"Meat was very tender. The gravy was great served over noodles. Hubby and son loved it." — VICKIE845

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Black Bean Chili

Cristi

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"Absolutely wonderful flavor. I served it over couscous with a little grated cheese and we couldn't get enough of it." — Randy Fortel

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15 Filling Family Dinners That Won't Break the Bank

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Unstuffed Cabbage Roll

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Goulash Supreme

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Simple Turkey Chili

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Greek Lemon Chicken and Potato Bake

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Denise's Peanut Chicken

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Ham and Broccoli Bake

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Tuna Zucchini Elbow Pasta

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Egg Curry

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Unsloppy Joes

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Sausage Pasta

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Stuffed Zucchini with Chicken Sausage

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Hamburger Potato Casserole

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Chicken Enchiladas I

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Mushroom Pork Chops

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Black Bean Chili

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