Editors’ Collection

Cheap and Easy Meals

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

Julia Gartland for The New York Times. Food Stylist: Monica Pierini.

Recipes

Quick Tomato, White Bean and Kale Soup
Martha Rose Shulman
4416 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
4,416
55 minutes
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Healthy
Charred Bok Choy and Cannellini Bean Salad
Hetty Lui McKinnon
1269 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,269
25 minutes
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Easy
Crispy Baked Tomato-Oregano Chicken
Yasmin Fahr
2089 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,089
40 minutes
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Meatloaf
Kay Chun
3962 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
3,962
1½ hours
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Roasted Tomato and Onion Frittata
Ashley Lonsdale
108 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
108
45 minutes
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Japanese Ground Beef Curry
Amelia Rampe
240 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
240
50 minutes
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Curry Shrimp and Sweet Potato
Ashley Lonsdale
1126 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,126
40 minutes
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Easy
One-Pot Cheddar Tomato Mac
Ali Slagle
557 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
557
40 minutes
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Mustard-Braised Pork
Christian Reynoso
37 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
37
1 hour 55 minutes
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Quick Pasta e Fagioli
Ali Slagle
261 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
261
20 minutes
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Skillet Broccoli-Cheddar Rice
Ali Slagle
1101 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,101
45 minutes
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Spinach Meatballs With Pasta
Ali Slagle
370 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
370
1 hour 30 minutes
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Hamburger Soup
Melissa Knific
2434 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,434
45 minutes
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Easy
Kimchi Ramen
Ali Slagle
49 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
49
20 minutes
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Tofu and Green Beans With Chile Crisp
Sam Sifton
6678 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
6,678
30 minutes
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Easy
Crispy Braised Pork and Peppers
Ali Slagle
100 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
100
3 hours 30 minutes
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Slow Cooker Senate Bean Soup
Sarah DiGregorio
1498 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,498
6¼ hours
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Easy
Spicy Turkey Burgers
Andy Baraghani
717 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
717
30 minutes
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Easy
Chickpeas al Limone With Burrata
Hetty Lui McKinnon
519 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
519
25 minutes
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Sheet-Pan Chicken and Carrots With Yogurt Sauce
Yasmin Fahr
291 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
291
40 minutes
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Lemony White Bean Soup With Turkey and Greens
Melissa Clark
20842 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
20,842
45 minutes
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Easy
Pesto Beans
Christian Reynoso
4773 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
4,773
35 minutes
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Easy
Chicken Teriyaki
John T. Edge, Sujan Shrestha
5765 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
5,765
30 minutes, plus marinating
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Easy
Pastina al Pomodoro
Anna Francese Gass
917 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
917
40 minutes
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Easy Burritos
Ali Slagle
4405 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
4,405
50 minutes
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Easy
Salmon Patties
Lidey Heuck
1695 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,695
35 minutes
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Easy
Baked Spaghetti
Lidey Heuck
1604 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,604
1½ hours, plus cooling
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White Bean Shakshuka
Ifrah F. Ahmed
478 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
478
45 minutes
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Citrus-Soy Chicken Ramen
Christian Reynoso
1339 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,339
35 minutes
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Easy
Herb, Feta and Egg Pitas for a Crowd
Yasmin Fahr
47 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
47
1 hour 10 minutes
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Paprika Chicken and Potatoes
Yasmin Fahr
9101 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
9,101
35 minutes
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Easy
Chicken Piccata Meatballs
Kay Chun
912 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
912
45 minutes
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Potato Nachos
Kristina Felix
32 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
32
35 minutes
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Angel Hair Pasta
Dan Pelosi
3985 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
3,985
30 minutes
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Easy
Baked Skillet Pasta With Cheddar and Spiced Onions
Melissa Clark
1766 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,766
1 hour
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Turkey Fried Rice
Kia Damon
452 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
452
20 minutes
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Crustless Zucchini and Feta Quiche
Hetty Lui McKinnon
337 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
337
1 hour
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Seattle-Style Hot Dogs
Ifrah F. Ahmed
218 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
218
30 minutes
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Easy
Eggplant Bolognese
Kay Chun
2685 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,685
1¼ hours
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Greens and Beans With Toasted Crumbs
Rick A. Martinez
1049 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,049
30 minutes
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Orzo Salad
Lidey Heuck
3548 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
3,548
1 hour
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Easy
Aloo Gobi
Naz Deravian
1243 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,243
1 hour 10 minutes
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White Bean Salad With Fennel and Celery
Sue Li
179 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
179
15 minutes
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Broccoli Rice With Eggs
Hetty Lui McKinnon
359 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
359
40 minutes
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Slow Cooker Gochujang Chicken and Tomatoes
Ali Slagle
927 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
927
About 6 hours
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Easy
Broccoli-Quinoa Soup With Turmeric and Ginger
Hetty Lui McKinnon
2371 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,371
40 minutes
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Easy
Potato Salad With Pickles
Hetty Lui McKinnon
120 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
120
35 minutes
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Tuna Pasta Salad
Lidey Heuck
784 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
784
35 minutes
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Easy
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