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Feeding a Family on a Budget? Try These 10 Cheap Bulk Meals

November 10, 2024 by Donna Dizon Leave a Comment

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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 

Easy Slow Cooker Vegan Chili (Gluten-Free, Allergy-Free).
Image Credit: Strength and Sunshine.

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.

Get the Recipe: Easy Slow Cooker Vegan Chili 

Crock Pot Barbacoa Pork

Crock Pot Barbacoa Pork.
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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.

Get the Recipe: Crock Pot Barbacoa Pork

Old Fashioned Vegetable Beef Soup

Old Fashioned Vegetable Beef Soup.
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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.

Get the Recipe: Old Fashioned Vegetable Beef Soup

Cheesy Tomato Chorizo Orzo

Cheesy Tomato Chorizo Orzo.
Image Credit: Maria’s Mixing Bowl.

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.

Get the Recipe: Cheesy Tomato Chorizo Orzo

Creamy Chicken and Chorizo Orzo

Creamy Chicken And Chorizo Orzo.
Image Credit: A Tasty Kitchen.

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.

Get the Recipe: Creamy Chicken And Chorizo Orzo

Instant Pot White Chicken Chili

Instant Pot White Chicken Chili.
Image Credit: Eat your Beets.

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!

Get the Recipe: Instant Pot White Chicken Chili

Slow Cooker Tuscan Chicken Tortellini

Slow Cooker Tuscan Chicken Tortellini.
Image Credit: Cinnamon and Sage Co.

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.

Get the Recipe: Slow Cooker Tuscan Chicken Tortellini

Shredded Chinese Style Beef 

Shredded Beef Recipe – Chinese Style,
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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!

Get the Recipe: Shredded Beef Recipe – Chinese Style

Creamy Taco Soup

Creamy Taco Soup.
Image Credit: Get Inspired Everyday.

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.

Get the Recipe: Creamy Taco Soup

Whole Masoor Dal

Whole Masoor Dal (Instant Pot).
Image Credit: Spice up The Curry.

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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