Stretch Your Budget: 6 Family Meals for $60 at Walmart (Week #83)
It’s almost two weeks until Christmas, which means crazy busy weeknights and trying to stretch every paycheck as far as possible this month! So this week we went super easy and super affordable. Our total this week came from Cocoa, FL and was only $47.62!
As a bonus, we have lots of basic ingredients on the grocery list this week, so there’s a good chance you already have some of these items at home. Don’t forget to check your pantry, fridge, and freezer first. It’s one of the easiest ways to save a few extra dollars right away!
Budget Friendly Meals
Grocery List
If you want to see the full shopping list on Walmart in your area, all you have to do is click my Walmart Grocery list and change the zip code to your area. *This is an affiliate link, and I do make a small commission on any purchases, but at no additional cost to you!*
**** Please note, that every once in a while, an item that I pick turns out to be regional. This means that it may be a much higher price in some areas. Always double check the list and if you see an item that is much higher than normal, just adjust as needed.
Affordable Weeknight Meals
Sheet Pan Italian Tomato-Basil Chicken with Rice
This sheet pan dinner roasts chicken leg quarters with zucchini and onions in a simple tomato-basil glaze, and it’s perfect served over rice to catch all the flavor. You can swap zucchini for yellow squash, onions for peppers, or use pasta instead of rice if you already have some on hand.
Polish Sausage Fried Potatoes, Onions & Cabbage
This skillet meal combines sausage, crispy fried potatoes, onions, and cooked-down cabbage for a hearty, filling dinner. You can swap cabbage for bell peppers or mixed veggies, or use smoked sausage or turkey kielbasa if that’s what you have.
Crockpot Ranch Chicken, Potatoes & Green Beans
Everything cooks together in the crockpot (chicken, potatoes, butter, ranch seasoning, and frozen green beans) for a cozy, low-effort meal. Swap in baby carrots or frozen mixed veggies, or use cream of chicken soup for a creamier version.
Ground Turkey American Goulash with Peas
A one-pot goulash made with ground turkey, tomatoes, pasta, leftover tomato paste, and simple seasonings, served with canned peas on the side. Swap macaroni for any short pasta, use diced tomatoes with green chilies for extra flavor, or serve green beans instead of peas.
Chicken & Rice Burrito Bowls
Shredded taco-seasoned chicken is served over rice with canned corn, beans, salsa, cheese, and sour cream for a simple and customizable bowl night. You can swap salsa for a can of Rotel, use tortilla chips for added crunch, or add a squeeze of lime or chopped cilantro if you have it on hand.
Cheesy Homemade Mac & Cheese with Ham & Broccoli
Creamy stovetop mac and cheese is tossed with diced ham and tender broccoli for an easy, kid-friendly comfort meal. You can swap broccoli for peas or spinach, use any shredded cheese you already have, or replace ham with bacon or leftover chicken.
Free Printable PDF Grocery List & Recipes
This prints on standard paper sized 8.5 x 11 inches.
What about next week?
We put out a new meal plan every week! We have 3 ways to be notified of new menus:
*Join our Low Dough Facebook Page where we post new menus every Saturday and new meal ideas every Wednesday!
*Sign up for the weekly email newsletter. We send it out on Fridays, so you actually get early menu access!
Join our Facebook Group- Meal Planning for All (you can ask questions and get help planning your own menus)
Until next week, I hope you have a fabulous week!
