Feeding a family on a budget isn’t easy. Creating budget-friendly meals every day is really hard- especially if you are short on time. Making bulk meals is a great way to meal prep and have meals ready to go whenever you need them.
These cheap bulk meals will feed your family on a budget and also save you time and energy!
Easy Slow Cooker Vegan Chili

This simple Slow Cooker Vegetarian Chili is a hassle-free crockpot dish that’s perfect for busy days—just dump the ingredients and let it cook! Packed with plant-based protein, vegetables, and rich Southwest spices, this hearty three-bean chili is vegan, gluten-free, and allergy-friendly. It’s an ideal comfort meal for serving a group or for preparing in advance and freezing for later use.
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Crock Pot Barbacoa Pork

Behold the Pure Pork Awesomeness! Bursting with garlic, incredibly moist, tender, and juicy, this Barbacoa-Style Pork is braised slowly and gently, simmering for hours in a rich blend of Mexican flavors including chipotle in adobo sauce, cumin, oregano, and a generous amount of lime juice and cilantro.
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Old Fashioned Vegetable Beef Soup

This simple Old Fashioned Vegetable Beef Soup recipe is loaded with vegetables, features fall-apart tender beef, and is served in a rich broth. It’s both healthy and satisfying.
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Cheesy Tomato Chorizo Orzo

The Cheesy Tomato Chorizo Orzo is a delightful and simple one-pot dish that melds the savory taste of chorizo sausage with tomatoes and smooth orzo pasta. Ideal for a swift dinner on busy weeknights or for impressing guests.
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Creamy Chicken and Chorizo Orzo

Our one-pan creamy chicken and chorizo orzo recipe makes for an ideal weeknight meal. This dish, inspired by Spanish cuisine, is easy to prepare and brimming with delightful flavors.
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Instant Pot White Chicken Chili

This Instant Pot White Bean Chicken Chili is scrumptious, creamy, and protein-rich. It’s a recipe that you’ll find yourself returning to repeatedly. For a warm and satisfying family meal, you’ll want to sample the finest White Chicken Chili Instant Pot recipe available!
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Slow Cooker Tuscan Chicken Tortellini

The Slow Cooker Tuscan Chicken Tortellini offers a robust and tasty dish with minimal effort required! Allow your slow cooker to handle the hard work while you savor the delightful outcome.
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Shredded Chinese Style Beef

This slow-cooked Chinese shredded beef is incredibly tender and juicy, making it ideal for large batches. It’s versatile enough to be savored in tacos, sandwiches, pasta, rice, and beyond!
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Creamy Taco Soup

This Creamy Taco Soup is a celebration of flavors and incredibly simple to prepare! It’s naturally gluten-free, and I’ve included dairy-free alternatives as well. With just a few minutes of preparation, the soup simmers on the stove, allowing you time to prepare any desired toppings.
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Whole Masoor Dal

Whole masoor dal recipe – an essential Indian lentil curry for the Instant Pot! This dish offers a nutritious, tasty, and protein-rich vegetarian meal (+vegan) that’s ready in just 30 minutes.
Get the Recipe: Whole Masoor Dal Recipe (Instant Pot Sabut Masoor)
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