“It feeds four adults for roughly $5 and takes about five minutes to make.”

At this point, we all know that groceries have gotten wildly expensive over the years.

Day one: roasted chicken and veggies.

a bowl of sweet potato vegetarian stew

Then, make stock.

Just change around the seasonings so it’s not too repetitive."

moonbeam171

3.Ham and Bean Soup

4.

a bowl of ham and bean soup with a toasted slice of bread

Megan, Utah

5.Beef Stroganoff

6.

Thankfully the price of eggs is at a decent price.

dmurphyrr

11.Pasta with Peas

12.

a plate of beef stroganoff topped with sour cream

“Totchos”

“Totchos are a favorite cheap, quick meal for our family.

Fry some tots and make some taco meat (seasoning packet and ground beef).

I shred the whole chicken.

a plate of lemon spaghetti topped with shredded parmesan cheese and basil

Place pack of frozen tater tots in baking dish.

Pour the cooked ground beef on top of the tater tots.

Sprinkle the cheese and peas on top and continue to layer everything.

a bowl of ramen with shredded chicken, a soft-boiled egg, and scallions

Bake it at 350oF for an hour, covered.

My kids and boyfriend LOVE this meal!”

Emma, 30, Michigan

pasta with tuna and lemons

a bowl of red beans, sauce, and white rice

a plate of goulash with veggies and ground beef

a breakfast pastry with a fried and feta

a buffalo chicken sandwich with a large lettuce leaf, pickles, and blue cheese dressing