Hey Guys. I found an old document that had a list of frugal meals that I have made over the years. I decided to add to it and link a bunch of recipes. I am still working on the links, but I thought I would share what I have! Some of these recipes are from recipe books, so obviously I can’t share that online. Some of it is stuff that I throw together every time, but I haven’t written it out on here. Let me know if you’re interested in something!
Frugal Meal List
Breakfasts:
- Fried eggs, toast, and fruit
- Scrambled eggs on corn tortillas
- Breakfast tacos
- Whole Wheat Banana Pumpkin Muffins
- Whole Wheat Banana Crumb Muffins
- Pancakes (homemade)
- Baked pancakes
- Homemade granola and Greek yogurt (homemade or store bought)
- Homemade biscuits
- Green smoothies
- Peanut Butter Baked oatmeal
- Breakfast Cookies
- Instant pot oatmeal
- Homemade cinnamon rolls
Lunches:
- Leftovers
- Sandwiches (PB&J, PB & honey, uncured lunch meat and cheese, etc)
- Finger foods (hard boiled eggs, lunch meat/salami/summer sausage, cheese, veggies/fruits)
- English muffin pizzas
- Quesadillas
- Salad with beans and lots of veggies (add chicken sometimes)
Dinners:
- Burrito bowls (homemade pinto beans, rice, avocado, diced tomato, shredded cheese, sour cream)
- Homemade Ramen
- Pasta and homemade sauce
- Homemade pizza
- Quesadillas
- Roast with potatoes and carrots
- Chili
- Southwestern soup
- Homemade pulled pork
- Tomato soup and grilled cheese (with homemade bread)
- Hot dogs (uncured)
- Hamburgers (on homemade buns)
- Breakfast for dinner (Brinner)
- Meatloaf
- Homemade sloppy Joes (on homemade buns)
- Shepherd’s Pie
- Egg Roll in a Bowl
- Sausage, peppers, potatoes, onions
- Sausage and cabbage
- Skillet chicken
- Beef and veggie soup
- Chicken and rice
- Venison (or Beef) Stew
- Whole roasted chicken
- Salsa chicken
- Roasted/grilled chicken thighs
- Grilled or pan seared pork chops
- Potato and ham cream cheese soup
- Carnitas
- Beef tacos
- Chicken tacos
- Fish tacos
- Pan-seared lemon pepper chicken breast or salmon
- Finger Foods
- Chicken and Dumplings
- Chicken pot pie
- King Ranch Chicken
- Black bean veggie couscous
- Black bean wraps and Lentil/Rice Casserole
- Bean burritos
Snacks
- Apples with PB
- Banana with PB
- Raw fruit
- Raw veggies and hummus or ranch
- Roasted chickpeas
- Homemade granola bars
- Homemade graham crackers
- Homemade “wheat thins”
- Popcorn
- Hard boiled eggs
- Olives
- String cheese
- Cheese and crackers
- Cubed cheddar
- Homemade trail mix
- Brined and roasted nuts
- PB&J
- PB & Honey
- Homemade muffins
- Apple sauce
- Greek yogurt
- Breakfast cookies
Homemade Breads:
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