Budget Cooking

We can't deny it: it's getting expensive out there. It feels like the price of everything from groceries to restaurant menu items to fast foodis going up with no end in sight, but don't worry—we've got all the ingredients, hacks, tips, and even some sneaky ordering tactics to help you keep your budget intact.

cheesy broccoli cheddar chickpeas in a skillet topped with ritz crackers with a pack of ritz crackers on the side

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MUST-HAVE BUDGET INGREDIENTS

Ground Beef

Monster Meatballs

cornbread in a casserole dish with a layer of chili in the middle

Chili-Stuffed Cornbread

saucy beef bolognese, and herby ricotta rolled into flour tortillas and topped with more bolognese mozzarella and parmesan then baked until bubbly and perfect

Lasagnchiladas

a casserole dish filled with elbow macaroni, ground beef, and a creamy sauce

Hamburger Casserole

Beans

Butter Beans Alla Vodka

Mediterranean White Beans & Greens

Pizza Beans Skillet

Creamy Lemon-Garlic Butter Beans

Rice

Stuffed Peppers

chipotle chile and cumin seasoned chicken breast is nestled into fire roasted tomato rice topped with strips of jalapeno, bell pepper, and sweet red onion then smothered with a three cheese blend and baked

Chicken Fajita Casserole

Chicken & Rice Casserole

Mexican Beef 'N' Rice Skillet

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chickpeas in a creamy coconut lime sauce in a skillet

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chicken fried oyster mushrooms on a white specked plate

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crunchwrap layered with eggs, hashbrowns, and bacon

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BUDGET EATS

June, Delish's former senior food producer and resident budget eats expert, set out to cook a whole week's worth of meals for two on a $30 budget. The catch? There was a 30-minute time constraint on every meal! Watch to see how she fared—and catch the rest of her series, Budget Eats, on YouTube!