Cheap family recipes (2024)

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  • A star rating of 4.5 out of 5.48 ratings

    Do something different with sausages and transform them into this veg-packed ragu. Great for a family dinner, serve with couscous, mash or pasta

    • 35 mins
    • Easy
  • Sloppy joes

    A star rating of 4.2 out of 5.38 ratings

    Sloppy joes are a simple, American staple the whole family can get stuck into. Add a dash of spicy chipotle or smoky barbecue sauce to the minced beef filling for some zing.

    • 35 mins
    • Easy
  • Air-fryer meatballs

    A star rating of 0 out of 5.0 ratings

    Cook these sausage and beef meatballs in an air-fryer for ease. Serve with tomato sauce and pasta or enjoy in a meatball sub

    • 32 mins
    • Easy
  • Peanut butter chicken

    A star rating of 4 out of 5.362 ratings

    You'll love this new, budget chicken dish. Any leftovers freeze well and make a handy lunch.

    • 50 mins
    • Easy
    • Gluten-free
  • A star rating of 4.6 out of 5.23 ratings

    Cook this flavour-packed coconut fish curry in just 30 minutes for a speedy meal. For a dose of sour use lime juice or tamarind paste if you have it to hand

    • 30 mins
    • Easy
    • Gluten-free
  • Stir-fried beef with ginger

    Forget a takeaway – make this beef and green pepper stir-fry with fragrant lemongrass and ginger instead. Marinate the beef while you prep the other ingredients

    • 28 mins
    • Easy
  • Fajita chicken rice bowl with burnt lime

    A star rating of 4.2 out of 5.22 ratings

    Make crowd-pleasing fajitas the easy way with this one-tray recipe that's full of nutrients and low in fat and calories. It makes a speedy midweek meal

    • 25 mins
    • Easy
    • Healthy
    • Gluten-free
  • Speedy lentil coconut curry

    A star rating of 4.6 out of 5.17 ratings

    This quick and easy curry has such great depth of flavour – it tastes like it’s been cooked for hours. It's healthy too, as well as being low in fat and calories

    • 25 mins
    • Easy
    • Vegetarian
  • Roasted red pepper soup with crispy croutons

    A star rating of 5 out of 5.2 ratings

    Warm up on colder evenings with this vibrant soup, spiked with fiery chilli powder and harissa. The crispy croutons are optional but add a satisfying crunch

    • 27 mins
    • Easy
    • Healthy
    • Vegetarian
  • A star rating of 4.4 out of 5.22 ratings

    Prep, cook and serve this quick and easy lemon and green veg pasta in just 15 minutes. It's perfect for busy days, and will be loved by the whole family

    • 15 mins
    • Easy
    • Vegetarian
  • A star rating of 4.7 out of 5.9 ratings

    Make an elevated version of beans on toast using your favourite beans, plus tomatoes, garlic and chilli – they're great topped with cheese

    • 42 mins
    • Easy
    • Vegetarian
  • A star rating of 4.7 out of 5.83 ratings

    Make our simple, budget-friendly tomato, pasta and chickpea soup in just 30 minutes. This easy, vegetarian family meal is healthy and even low fat

    • 30 mins
    • Easy
    • Healthy
    • Vegetarian
  • A star rating of 4.3 out of 5.33 ratings

    Store cupboard ingredients, spices and seasonal veg make this recipe the tastiest way to get 3 of your 5 a day

    • 45 mins
    • Easy
  • Cheat’s beetroot biriyani

    A star rating of 4.5 out of 5.44 ratings

    Cook this beetroot biriyani and freeze the leftovers for busy weeknights. With colourful beetroot taking centre stage, it's full of spices and is a flavourful dish

    • 1 hr 5 mins
    • Easy
    • Vegetarian
  • Slow-cooker pumpkin soup

    A star rating of 0 out of 5.0 ratings

    Put in a little effort the night before and you can have a velvety soup ready as a starter for a special dinner with guests. This recipe serves six generously

    • 15 hrs 15 mins
    • Easy
    • Healthy
    • Vegan
  • A star rating of 4.8 out of 5.11 ratings

    Marinate chicken in yogurt, spices and lemon zest, then grill to make these flavourful chicken skewers. Serve in flatbreads with salad and cucumber yogurt

    • 45 mins
    • Easy
  • A star rating of 5 out of 5.19 ratings

    A satisfying vegetarian salad of contrasting flavours and textures. The salty cheese is cooled by crisp, sweet watermelon

    • 30 mins
    • Easy
    • Vegetarian
  • A star rating of 4.4 out of 5.28 ratings

    Our budget-friendly pork and apple burgers are perfect for an easy and delicious family supper. This easy midweek meal takes just ten minutes to prepare

    • 25 mins
    • Easy
  • Sausage ragu

    A star rating of 4.6 out of 5.446 ratings

    Feed the family this comforting, budget-friendly sausage ragu with pasta. You can freeze the leftovers for another time and it tastes just as good

    • 50 mins
    • Easy
  • A star rating of 4.4 out of 5.228 ratings

    Serve your pasta with a budget-friendly bacon, tomato and paprika sauce. It's a healthy choice to boot

    • 25 mins
    • Easy
    • Healthy
  • Pizza baked potato

    A star rating of 4.6 out of 5.16 ratings

    This budget-friendly supper combines two favourites in one dish. Top your jacket spuds with cheese, tomato, pepperoni and basil

    • 1 hr 50 mins
    • Easy
  • Spaghetti puttanesca

    A star rating of 4.7 out of 5.162 ratings

    Cook up this classic sauce in one pan, then toss with spaghetti for a simple midweek meal. It's budget-friendly too, making it a great meal for the family

    • 35 mins
    • Easy
  • Kedgeree with poached egg

    A star rating of 4.1 out of 5.25 ratings

    This curried fish and rice dish is suitable for brunch, breakfast or a main course at dinnertime. Replace traditional boiled eggs with poached

    • 30 mins
    • Easy
    • Healthy
  • A star rating of 4.5 out of 5.6 ratings

    Get the best out of seasonal parsnips in this one-pot roast that’s quick enough to make for a midweek dinner. Enjoy with steamed greens or broccoli

    • 1 hr 20 mins
    • Easy
    • Gluten-free
Cheap family recipes (2024)

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