Feed Your Family for Under $60 AND Stock Your Pantry (6 Dinner Plan)
This week’s menu is a little different in the best way. It is either going to be super cheap, or it is going to help you stock up on a bunch of pantry basics at the same time. A lot of these ingredients, like ketchup, vinegar, corn starch, and seasonings, are things you will use again and again, so this is not just about dinner this week. It is about making future meals easier, too.
If your pantry is already stocked, your total will likely come in quite a bit lower than mine, which was $53.90 for 25 items at Walmart in Yazoo City, MS. If your pantry is looking a little puny, this is the perfect week to build it up while still feeding your family well.
One Week of Dinners
Walmart Shopping 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.
Easy Meals for Weeek
Chicken & Zucchini Stir Fry with Rice
This is a quick, budget-friendly dinner that comes together fast and uses simple pantry ingredients. You can swap the zucchini for broccoli or a frozen veggie mix if that’s what you have, and using leftover rice makes this even easier on busy nights.
Sweet Potato Buddha Bowls
This is a simple, veggie-packed meal that feels fresh but still filling thanks to the sweet potatoes and black beans. If you want to change it up, try adding a little shredded cheese or using a different bottled dressing you already have on hand.
Italian Herb Chicken Sheet Pan (Sweet Potatoes & Green Beans)
A true one-pan dinner that keeps cleanup easy while still giving you a full meal. Frozen green beans work just as well as fresh here, and you can swap in regular potatoes if that’s what you already have.
Creamy Bacon & Pea Pasta Salad
This is a great make-ahead option that works for dinner or leftovers the next day. If you are out of peas, frozen mixed veggies can work in a pinch, and a little mustard added to the dressing gives it an extra flavor boost.
Sweet & Sour Turkey Meatballs with Veggies and Rice
A simple takeout-style dinner made with pantry staples and one bag of frozen veggies to keep costs down. Smaller meatballs cook faster and hold together better, and you can use ground chicken if that’s cheaper in your area.
Chicken Caprese Style Pasta + Spinach Side Salad
This is a fresh but still comforting pasta that uses a small jar of pesto for big flavor. If cherry tomatoes are pricey, diced regular tomatoes work just fine, and you can use any salad dressing you already have for the spinach side.
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:
*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 on Fridays (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!
