Family Meal Plan Under $60 (No-Fuss, Budget-Friendly Dinners) Week #96
If you’re looking for simple dinners that won’t break the bank, this week’s meal plan keeps things easy, affordable, and family-friendly. This week, we picked up 32 items for a total of $58.78 at the Walmart Supercenter in White House, Tennessee, making it a great option for feeding your family on a budget.
This menu also focuses on using ingredients across multiple meals to help reduce waste and stretch your grocery budget even further. Whether you’re cooking for a family or just trying to save money, these dinners are designed to keep things simple without getting boring.
Week of Dinners
Low-Cost Grocery Shopping
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.
Easy Family Meals
Egg Roll Lo Mein (Sweet & Sour Style)
This quick noodle dish uses spaghetti and a simple sweet and sour sauce to keep things budget-friendly without sacrificing flavor. If you prefer, you can swap in coleslaw mix for the broccoli slaw or use ground turkey instead of pork.
Chicken Taco Bowls with Salsa Rice
A super flexible meal that comes together fast using pantry staples like rice, salsa, and taco seasoning. You can easily swap the chicken for ground meat or even skip it and add extra corn and veggies for a lighter option.
Brunswick-Style Lentil Stew
This budget-friendly version uses lentils for a hearty base while keeping that classic sweet and smoky flavor. You can keep it meatless or stir in leftover shredded chicken, ground meat, or pulled pork if you have it on hand.
Chicken Philly Cheesesteak Pasta
A creamy, comforting dinner that brings all the flavors of a classic sandwich into an easy skillet meal. You can swap the chicken for ground meat or use any pasta shape you have in the pantry.
Mongolian Style Rice Bowl
This sweet and savory dish stretches ground pork with lentils while still delivering bold flavor. Frozen green beans keep it simple, but you can swap in broccoli or any frozen veggie you already have.
Chicken Ranch Wraps
A quick and easy dinner that’s perfect for busy nights and doesn’t require a lot of ingredients. You can serve these with chips or skip them and add extra veggies inside the wrap to stretch the meal further.
Free Printable PDF Version
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:
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*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!
