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Cheap and Easy Meals

Plenty of budget-friendly, delicious dinner recipes for when you're short on money and time.

Meatloaf topped with a tomato glaze on a white plate alongside green beans and mashed potatoes. — Christopher Testani for The New York Times. Food Stylist: Simon Andrews.

Recipes

Meatloaf
Kay Chun
3690 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
3,690
1½ hours
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Baked Spaghetti
Lidey Heuck
1497 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,497
1½ hours, plus cooling
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Angel Hair Pasta
Dan Pelosi
3742 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
3,742
30 minutes
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Easy
Tofu and Green Beans With Chile Crisp
Sam Sifton
6325 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
6,325
30 minutes
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Easy
Hamburger Soup
Melissa Knific
1887 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,887
45 minutes
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Easy
Paprika Chicken and Potatoes
Yasmin Fahr
7959 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
7,959
35 minutes
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Easy
Chicken Piccata Meatballs
Kay Chun
443 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
443
45 minutes
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Potato Nachos
Kristina Felix
5 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
5
35 minutes
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Salmon Patties
Lidey Heuck
1382 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,382
35 minutes
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Easy
Pastina al Pomodoro
Anna Francese Gass
687 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
687
40 minutes
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Baked Skillet Pasta With Cheddar and Spiced Onions
Melissa Clark
1689 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,689
1 hour
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Turkey Fried Rice
Kia Damon
331 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
331
20 minutes
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Charred Bok Choy and Cannellini Bean Salad
Hetty Lui McKinnon
1124 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,124
25 minutes
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Easy
Crustless Zucchini and Feta Quiche
Hetty Lui McKinnon
103 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
103
1 hour
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Chicken Teriyaki
John T. Edge, Sujan Shrestha
5549 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
5,549
30 minutes, plus marinating
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Easy
Seattle-Style Hot Dogs
Ifrah F. Ahmed
189 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
189
30 minutes
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Easy
Eggplant Bolognese
Kay Chun
2482 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,482
1¼ hours
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Slow Cooker Senate Bean Soup
Sarah DiGregorio
1013 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,013
6¼ hours
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Easy
Lemony White Bean Soup With Turkey and Greens
Melissa Clark
18957 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
18,957
45 minutes
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Easy
Greens and Beans With Toasted Crumbs
Rick A. Martinez
999 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
999
30 minutes
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Orzo Salad
Lidey Heuck
3384 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
3,384
1 hour
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Easy
Aloo Gobi
Naz Deravian
1164 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,164
1 hour 10 minutes
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Crispy Baked Tomato-Oregano Chicken
Yasmin Fahr
1641 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,641
40 minutes
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White Bean Salad With Fennel and Celery
Sue Li
68 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
68
15 minutes
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Broccoli Rice With Eggs
Hetty Lui McKinnon
243 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
243
40 minutes
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Slow Cooker Gochujang Chicken and Tomatoes
Ali Slagle
633 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
633
About 6 hours
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Easy
Spicy Turkey Burgers
Andy Baraghani
610 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
610
30 minutes
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Easy
Broccoli-Quinoa Soup With Turmeric and Ginger
Hetty Lui McKinnon
1551 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,551
40 minutes
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Easy
Potato Salad With Pickles
Hetty Lui McKinnon
104 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
104
35 minutes
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Tuna Pasta Salad
Lidey Heuck
723 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
723
35 minutes
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Easy
Cheesy Gnocchi With Corn and Pesto
Carolina Gelen
1339 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,339
25 minutes
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Tomato and Egg Noodles
Hetty Lui McKinnon
30 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
30
30 minutes
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Sheet-Pan Honey Mustard Chicken and Broccoli
Carolina Gelen
128 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
128
40 minutes
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Skillet Broccoli-Cheddar Rice
Ali Slagle
710 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
710
45 minutes
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Roasted Cabbage and Butter Beans
Dan Pelosi
466 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
466
1 hour
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Easy
Braised Lemon Pepper Chicken Legs
Sohla El-Waylly
114 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
114
1 hour
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Burrito Bowls
Ali Slagle
783 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
783
35 minutes
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Slow Cooker Chickpea Stew With Lemon and Coconut
Ali Slagle
575 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
575
About 6 to 8 hours
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Easy
One-Pot Roasted Garlic Pasta
Carolina Gelen
381 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
381
45 minutes
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Easy
Tuna Cacio e Pepe
Carolina Gelen
346 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
346
25 minutes
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Smashed Scallion Burgers
Carolina Gelen
77 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
77
30 minutes
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Ultimate Veggie Meatballs
Yotam Ottolenghi
193 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
193
1 hour
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Broccoli Soba Salad
Hetty Lui McKinnon
113 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
113
25 minutes
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Easy
Broken Egg Salad
Hetty Lui McKinnon
520 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
520
20 minutes
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Easy
Honey Garlic Shrimp
Lidey Heuck
3428 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
3,428
25 minutes
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Easy
Sizzled Scallion Rice With Sardines
Ashley Lonsdale
307 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
307
25 minutes
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Easy
Shorbat Adas bil Hamod (Lentil Soup With Greens)
Noor Murad
171 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
171
1 hour 20 minutes
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Healthy
Chile-Lime Crispy Rice With Roasted Vegetables
Sherry Rujikarn
326 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
326
40 minutes
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Easy
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