10 quick budget meals

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Feeding the family on a budget? These ten super speedy and satisfying meals all use low cost ingredients, feed four people and are ready in under 30 minutes. From comforting pasta dishes and no-fuss traybakes to quick stir-fries and fajitas, these simple suppers make the most of cheaper ingredients and are sure to keep the family happy.

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Get more delicious money-saving meal ideas with our top 10 budget family meals and top 10 healthy budget meals, plus browse our main collection of budget recipes.

Make instant meatballs with this filling and flavoursome recipe that the whole family will love. It might leave you with some lunchbox leftovers too, if you’re feeding younger kids. It’s on the table in 20 minutes, so you can spend more time relaxing on the sofa than cooking in the kitchen.

Pasta is always a family favourite, so why not check out more of our quick and easy family pasta recipes.

These sticky homemade chicken thighs are sure to be a big hit with the kids and are a great way to introduce them to cheaper cuts of meat. Serve with a steaming bowl of rice and let the family help themselves.

Check out more chicken thigh dinner inspiration with everything from easy traybakes to hearty curries and comforting stews.

Homemade bean burgers couldn’t be any easier, even on a busy weeknight, and takes just 10 minutes to prepare. If you want, prep ahead, then make double and freeze them, so that next time you can just pop them under the grill.

This 15-minute easy recipe means there’s no need for expensive fajita kits, and swapping chicken breast for healthy, filling beans is another great way of keeping costs down. Fresh, flavoursome and fast, this is sure to become a family favourite.

For more meatless meals that appeal to the children, look at our vegetarian kids’ selection.

This unusual combination is a real winner and great for cooking with the kids! It has only two steps and can be prepared in just fifteen minutes, perfect for after a long day. It’s also high in protein and low in salt.

For more recipes that are great for cooking with the kids, check out our kids’ cooking recipes.

This simple stir-fry combines the classic flavours of chicken and chorizo with a healthy kick of kale and leek. Whip up in under 20 minutes.

Look no further for more speedy stir-fry inspiration.

This easy veggie curry will go down a treat with the whole family. Chunky potatoes and peas are combined with curry paste and chopped tomatoes, then served with soft boiled eggs and rotis for a satisfying yet low-calorie supper. Double the batch size and freeze for a later date to save yourself cooking again.

Check out our vegetarian curry recipes for more inspiration.

Use a ready-made puff pastry sheet for a no-fuss midweek dinner. Top with Italian cheese, garlic mushrooms and rocket for a stylish vegetarian meal. The addition of grated nutmeg brings a sweet, nutty taste to this dish.

Browse more of our delicious savoury tart recipes.

By making the lentil base ahead of time, this family dinner only takes 30 minutes – perfect for a busy weeknight. Plus the plant-packed ingredients keep it a budget- and veggie-friendly option.

This nutritious vegan stir-fry is full of vibrant textures and flavours, plus it’s ready in just 20 minutes. Thick udon noodles are cooked with crispy tofu, fresh green beans and spring onions in a punchy sesame soy sauce. It’s perfect for busy weeknights when you want to whip up something quick and healthy.

Discover more vegan budget recipes.

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