7 Budget-Friendly Meal Plans

Looking for delicious affordable meals that won’t break the bank? These 7-budget friendly meals are not only for those looking for a cheap weekly meal plan for it’s also great for those looking for budget friendly meal plans for the whole family. A tight budget doesn’t mean sacrificing flavor and especially nutrition. In this list you’ll find comforting soups to classic ulam ( viand ) dishes you can enjoy everyday.

1. Tuna and Tokwa Sisig 

Tuna and Towa Sisig is a budget friendly twist on the classic Filipino sisig. Made of canned tuna, fried tuna to replace the usnal fried pork. A more a foordable and slightly healthier version but still the same bold flavors and satisfying crunch. Perfect as a beer pairing or with a good amount of rice.

2. Eggplant Burger Steak

This meat-free budget friendly alternative to your usual beef patty. Eggplant Burger Steak is a great option for those looking for a budget conscious meal. This recipe makes for a good amount of patties you’re sure to enjoy and have leftovers you can enjoy throughout the week. Patties panfried until golden then simmered in a delectable mushroom gravy. Packed with nutrient and flavor.

3. Coca Cola Whole Chicken

A flavorful chicken dish you can chop into pieces and save throught the week as a lunch meal or reheatable dinner dish. Coca Cola Whole Chicken is made with a minimal amount of ingredients-chicken, a bottle of coke, aromatics, and spices to make a juicy tender and delicious sweet savory glazed chicken. A delicious viand to pair with rice or potatoes, a bargain meal without sacrificing taste.

4. Easy Chicken Sotanghon

A reasonably low-cost yet still filling dish. Easy Chicken Sotanghon is a recipe that’ll arm you in the colder weather, it protein and carb heavy meaning that it’ll keep you fuller longer. A comforting Filipino noodle soup made of chicken,sotanghon ( vermicelli noodles), broth or water, some aromatics, and you choice of leafy vegetable. A light but filling dish that can easily be stretched throught the week or into multiple servings. Perfect for feeding the family without spending too much.

5. Sarciadong Galunggong

Another classic filipino dish but with more reasonably priced healthy ingredients. Sarciadong Galunggong is made of fried galunggong ( mackared scad ), a few tomatoes and eggs, with a bit of seasonings you can often find in the household like salt, pepper, and fish sauce. A humble low cost fish dish you can enjoy with rice, noodles, or even bread.

6. Ginisang Sardinas with Sotanghon

An economical way to enjoy fish. Ginisang Sardinas with Sotanghon you can use fresh sardines from the wet market or the more affordable option-canned sardines. Both filling and flavorful, this simple meal can stretch to feed more than enough making it the ideal family meal. It can even be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.

7. Yang Chow Fried Rice

Yang Chow Fried Rice is an eyecatching carb heavy meal that’s as healthy as it is colorful. Made of leftover rice, simple ingredients like your choice of cured meats like hotdogs or luncheon meat, or even leftover fish or chicken that you can shred to bits, vegetables you need to use up in the fridge, and an egg. This one pan meal minimizes waste while maximizing flavor. Serve as is or to pair with your main meal.

You can also make this spicily healthy Kimchi Fried Rice recipe

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Eating well on a budget is possible with some planning and this list of quick and simple recipes. Whether you’re planning for a cheap weekly meal plan for 1 or for a budget-friendly meal plan for the family. Using effective budget menu planning you can still enjoy satisfying meals.  This list of affordable meal plans is possible by using cheap yet still healthy and full of protein ingredients, mixed with cost effective but still flavroful ingredients that are kind to your wallet.

We hope you enjoy this 7 Budget-Friendly Meal Plans as much as we do!