Hearty, Homemade Dinners for $60 This Week (Week #89)
This week’s menu focuses on simple, comforting meals that make the most of affordable winter produce. We leaned into ingredients that are easy to find this time of year and flexible enough to work across multiple dinners without extra prep or specialty items. The goal was to keep meals filling and practical while still feeling fresh and balanced for busy weeknights.
The full menu came in at $52.75 at the Super Walmart in Wooster, Ohio for a total of 25 items. That keeps this week well under the $60 target while still covering six complete dinners.
Quick Weeknight Meals!
Grocery List for the Week
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.
Ham, Broccoli & Cheese Calzones
These calzones are a great way to turn diced ham and frozen broccoli into a filling, kid-friendly dinner with minimal prep. You can swap cheddar for mozzarella or Colby jack, use crescent dough instead of pizza dough, or add a little mustard or ranch seasoning to the filling for extra flavor.
Greek Chicken with Lemon Rice & Cucumbers
Tender, seasoned chicken is served with bright lemon rice and crisp cucumbers for a fresh but simple dinner. You can swap chicken broth for water in the rice if needed, use lime instead of lemon in a pinch, or serve the chicken over leftover rice if you already have some cooked.
Chorizo & Potato Tacos with Zucchini
Microwaved potatoes make these tacos quick and reliable while chorizo adds bold flavor without extra seasoning. You can use breakfast sausage if chorizo is unavailable, corn tortillas instead of flour, or swap zucchini for yellow squash or sautéed peppers as the side.
BBQ Chicken Stuffed Baked Potatoes with Coleslaw
Slow cooker BBQ chicken makes these stuffed potatoes hands-off and perfect for busy nights. You can use rotisserie chicken instead of crockpot chicken, swap coleslaw dressing for a simple mayo and vinegar mix, or use sweet potatoes if that’s what you have.
Turkey & Green Bean Skillet with Thai Sweet Chili Sauce
This one-skillet meal is fast, flavorful, and budget-friendly with ground turkey and crisp green beans over rice. You can use bottled teriyaki or garlic sauce instead of sweet chili, frozen green beans instead of fresh, or serve it on its own without rice if needed.
Chicken & Corn Chowder
This cozy chowder uses potatoes to naturally thicken the broth, making it hearty without extra steps. You can add an extra potato for a thicker chowder, use evaporated milk instead of regular milk, or stir in a little shredded cheese at the end for added richness.
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:
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Until next week, I hope you have a fabulous week!
