15 Filling Family Dinners That Won't Break the Bank

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

"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

"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

"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

"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

"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

"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

"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

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

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