I have created a FREE printable meal plan with five easy weeknight family recipe ideas that should cost you just under $50 (possibly less if you already have some of these pantry staples!). Note that prices may vary slightly by location. The prices of the meals below are adjusted to reflect the amount of the ingredients used.

7-Day Budget Meal Plan & Shopping List We used these budget-friendly strategies in this meal plan and came up with five days of cheap and healthy dinners, all coming in under $50 (main and side dishes included). With the money you save during the week, you can feel better about treating yourself for dinner out during the weekend!

This is a budget grocery haul and meal plan for 105 meals for 5 people for 1 week for just $50. This easy meal plan is a real plan for our family using some recipes from our Dining On A Dime Cookbook.