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r/Cheap_Meals

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A community made to discuss a cheaper way to make (or buy) your meals at home.

Rules:

1. No Spam.

2. Nothing NSFW.

3. Posts must include a recipe, not just a link to personal blog.

4. Simple food preference discussions ARE allowed, just keep in mind there is a specific theme to the Subreddit.

5. Don’t be racist, sexist, ableist, transphobic, uncivil, etc.

Notice: This subreddit is not actively monitored, so the posts here are only a small subset of what exists on reddit.

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to r/Cheap_Meals by Hot_Photograph5227
1 month ago
Preview thumbnail for 8 ounces of canned chicken, some mixed vegetables, and Kraft Mac and cheese. About $3.30 (because I buy the 5 packs of kraft and chicken cans) and 60 grams of protein image
8 ounces of canned chicken, some mixed vegetables, and Kraft Mac and cheese. About $3.30 (because I buy the 5 packs of kraft and chicken cans) and 60 grams of protein
to r/Cheap_Meals by seeandtaste
3 months ago
Canned chicken
to r/Cheap_Meals by True_Syrup7884
7 months ago
Meal Prep for Breakfast
to r/Cheap_Meals by MsMarhaS
1 month ago
2.5 pounds of bacon I need to use this weekend. What can I make for dinner?
to r/Cheap_Meals by scotteatingsoupagain
1 month ago
your favourite blended soups?
to r/Cheap_Meals by tooter37
2 months ago
Can someone help me add to my arsenal
to r/Cheap_Meals by boom_squid
1 year ago
Preview thumbnail for Chili Mac! image
Chili Mac!
to r/Cheap_Meals by Best-Engine4715
1 year ago
Shepherds pie- southern family recipe plus a little mash recipe
to r/Cheap_Meals by Ok_Assumption_7222
5 months ago
Preview thumbnail for Emergency latkes with three ingredients. Potato cakes salt and an egg image
Emergency latkes with three ingredients. Potato cakes salt and an egg
to r/Cheap_Meals by LifeLow2782
1 year ago
How do you all cope with budgeting but also being on specific diets?
to r/Cheap_Meals by blessmyfoodbypayal
1 year ago
Preview thumbnail for ALOO GOBI is a very popular Indian stir fry side dish, made with cauliflower and potatoes. This is the most common recipe to be eaten as a regular meal paired with chapati/roti/indian flat bread. image
ALOO GOBI is a very popular Indian stir fry side dish, made with cauliflower and potatoes. This is the most common recipe to be eaten as a regular meal paired with chapati/roti/indian flat bread.
in India
to r/Cheap_Meals by Pipofamom
1 month ago
Preview thumbnail for Dr. Martin's Mix (recipe in comments) image
Dr. Martin's Mix (recipe in comments)
to r/Cheap_Meals by Pipofamom
1 month ago
Preview thumbnail for Kielbasa, garlic, onion, bell peppers. Just chopped up and fried in cast iron. Cheap and full of flavor! image
Kielbasa, garlic, onion, bell peppers. Just chopped up and fried in cast iron. Cheap and full of flavor!
to r/Cheap_Meals by Nerdie_Bunnie
1 year ago
Preview thumbnail for Homemade strawberry jelly , whipped cream cheese, left over store brought Puff pastry sheets and boom : half ass homemade mini puff pastries image
Homemade strawberry jelly , whipped cream cheese, left over store brought Puff pastry sheets and boom : half ass homemade mini puff pastries
to r/Cheap_Meals by nothingisrevealed
6 months ago
Preview thumbnail for was anyone else raised on graham cracker mush for breakfast? just graham crackers and milk. my son added a crumbled windmill cookie. image
was anyone else raised on graham cracker mush for breakfast? just graham crackers and milk. my son added a crumbled windmill cookie.
to r/Cheap_Meals by Krilesh
1 year ago
Low effort cheap mealers, I only have access to a small trader Joe's and city target. What frozen foods would you get that doesn't involve anything outside the microwave? Goal to also gain weight @ ~3000 calories / day.
to r/Cheap_Meals by amdrag20
9 months ago
Preview thumbnail for Super easy Avocado Egg Salad (for sandwiches or salads!) [X-post from /r/eatcheapandhealthy] image
Super easy Avocado Egg Salad (for sandwiches or salads!) [X-post from /r/eatcheapandhealthy]
to r/Cheap_Meals by Adywyn
1 week ago
Need packable lunch ideas for me and my boyfriend to take to work.
to r/Cheap_Meals by ColdHeart95
1 year ago
An easy recipe for a noob?
to r/Cheap_Meals by iGrind973
1 year ago
Edamame Bean Salad