15 Filling Family Dinners That Won't Break the Bank

Black Bean Chili
Photo: Cristi

Cooking affordable, nutritious dinners that the whole family will eat is no easy task. But, with the right recipes, you can keep the whole family happy, without blowing your budget. We've picked out 15 tried and tested budget-friendly dinners that are loved by families, and not too costly to make.

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Unstuffed Cabbage Roll

Unstuffed Cabbage Roll
My Hot Southern Mess

"Definitely a keeper! I liked finding a recipe that is quick, simple, tasty, and nourishing. I feel like my body is saying thank you while I eat it." — loveroflife

02 of 15

Goulash Supreme

Goulash Supreme
Allrecipes Magazine

"I loved this recipe. My family ate the whole thing. It's one I'll be making again." — JHILTON24

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Simple Turkey Chili

Simple Turkey Chili
NERDBOX

"This was a HUGE hit with both of my kids and my husband. We all loved it. Thanks for the great recipe!" — DenaMay

04 of 15

Greek Lemon Chicken and Potato Bake

Greek Lemon Chicken and Potato Bake
Molly

"This smelled so good while baking! You know it's good when your picky 13-year-old boy tells you it's the best chicken he's ever had!" — WestCoastMom

05 of 15

Denise's Peanut Chicken

Greek Lemon Chicken and Potato Bake
KindaLost

"I can't believe more people haven't tried this awesome recipe! Really easy and restaurant quality. Will be added to the dinner rotation for us!" — DTSCEP

06 of 15

Ham and Broccoli Bake

Ham and Broccoli Bake
dustysun

"Tasty casserole that doesn't require a ton of ingredients or effort. My kids liked this meal a lot." — GINAH1

07 of 15

Tuna Zucchini Elbow Pasta

Tuna Zucchini Elbow Pasta
Chef John

"I can easily make this (even with my two young children running around) and have a dinner that's healthy and a hit with my family. I make this at least once a month now because it's so easy and I usually have the ingredients on hand." — J

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Egg Curry

Egg Curry over rice on a blue and white plate
bd.weld

"This turned out wonderful. I did not put the eggs in the sauce rather placed them on top of the rice and spooned the sauce over. Beautiful presentation; great aroma and flavor." — Bernie

09 of 15

Unsloppy Joes

Unsloppy Joes
Sj.

"This was good, but way more like a veggie chili than a sloppy joe. I loved how inexpensive it was. I already had the spices, onion, and celery. I bought everything else and some nice big wheat rolls for around $8." — Joyousfreee

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Sausage Pasta

Sausage Pasta
KevinBerry7406

"This is my family's new favorite recipe! They request it all the time! I make it a little healthier using whole-wheat pasta, low-sodium chicken broth, and spicy Italian turkey sausage." — Christy Shotwell-Calloway

11 of 15

Stuffed Zucchini with Chicken Sausage

Stuffed Zucchini with Chicken Sausage
Rock_lobster

"Absolutely wonderful! Perfect blend of flavors. I was wondering if this would fill me up since it's vegetable based, but it definitely did the trick!" — bunyardj

12 of 15

Hamburger Potato Casserole

Hamburger Potato Casserole on a white dish
Dianne

"This was so good and much easier than shepherd's pie — and with a lot less mess. I did add a layer of green beans and added a few more seasonings to the meat as it cooked. It was a big hit with my family and I will certainly make it again." — COOKINFORFUN

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Chicken Enchiladas I

Chicken Enchiladas I
Matthew Andrick

"This was a surprise hit in my family. Between a picky toddler and a husband who hates onions and peppers, people were fighting for the leftovers!" — AKLEFFMAN

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Mushroom Pork Chops

Mushroom Pork Chops
OkinawanPrincess

"Meat was very tender. The gravy was great served over noodles. Hubby and son loved it." — VICKIE845

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Black Bean Chili

Black Bean Chili
Cristi

"Absolutely wonderful flavor. I served it over couscous with a little grated cheese and we couldn't get enough of it." — Randy Fortel

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