Cheap Dinner Recipes Under $3 a Serving
Balanced dinners, each with a protein, a vegetable and a starch, that cost under $3 a serving at the week’s sale prices.
- Recipes
- 215
- Average
- $1.63 a serving
- Cheapest
- $0.61 a serving
Dinners under $3 a serving
- Corn and Bean Skillet$0.61 a serving · 15 min · ALDI
- Corn and Green Bean Frittata$0.66 a serving · 25 min · ALDI
- Black Bean and Rice Skillet$0.68 a serving · 25 min · Dollar General
- Pork Stir-Fry with Corn and Green Beans$0.70 a serving · 15 min · Walmart
- Creamy Cheddar Mac with Green Beans$0.72 a serving · 20 min · Walmart
- Pork Foot Stew with Potatoes$0.73 a serving · 90 min · Walmart
- Smoked Sausage and Corn Skillet$0.73 a serving · 20 min · Walmart
- Cheesy Baked Pasta with Green Beans$0.74 a serving · 25 min · ALDI
- Seasoned Pork Stir-Fry with Corn and Rice$0.77 a serving · 18 min · Walmart
- Knorr Fettuccine Alfredo with Spinach and Chickpeas$0.78 a serving · 20 min · Dollar General
- Creamy Tomato and Corn Pasta$0.79 a serving · 20 min · Walmart
- Pulled Pork Shoulder with Roasted Squash and Slaw$0.79 a serving · 210 min · Publix
- Ground Turkey Skillet with Spinach and Rice$0.80 a serving · 25 min · Publix
- Butternut Squash and Lentil Curry$0.82 a serving · 50 min · Publix
- Cheddar Cheese Soup with Cornbread$0.83 a serving · 25 min · Walmart
- Spaghetti Squash with Garlic and Oil$0.83 a serving · 35 min · Publix
- Creamed corn and egg skillet$0.85 a serving · 15 min · Walmart
- Egg Noodle Bake with Green Beans$0.85 a serving · 35 min · ALDI
- Pan-Roasted Chicken Breasts with Butternut Squash and Green Beans$0.85 a serving · 35 min · Publix
- Garlic Parmesan Chicken Breasts with Roasted Squash$0.86 a serving · 40 min · Publix
- Butternut Squash and Black-Eye Pea Skillet$0.87 a serving · 35 min · Publix
- Corn and Bean Tacos$0.87 a serving · 15 min · Walmart
- Rice and Black Beans with Avocado$0.87 a serving · 20 min · Walmart
- Potato Casserole with Cheddar Soup and Green Beans$0.88 a serving · 35 min · Walmart
- Seasoned Ground Turkey Tacos with Corn and Black Beans$0.88 a serving · 20 min · Walmart
- Pasta e Fagioli$0.89 a serving · 25 min · Winn-Dixie
- Split Pea and Spinach Dal with Rice$0.89 a serving · 20 min · Walmart
- Lentil and Tomato Pasta$0.90 a serving · 25 min · Winn-Dixie
- Steak-umm Philly Cheesesteaks with Grilled Corn$0.90 a serving · 20 min · Walmart
- Tuna Salad Pita Pockets$0.92 a serving · 10 min · Publix
- Egg Fried Rice Tacos$0.93 a serving · 20 min · Walmart
- Hot dog skillet with peppers and onions$0.94 a serving · 18 min · Dollar General
- Lentil and tomato rice pilaf$0.95 a serving · 25 min · ALDI
- Pasta with Tomato Basil Garlic Sauce$0.97 a serving · 25 min · Walmart
- White Corn Tacos with Refried Beans and Cheese$0.97 a serving · 15 min · Walmart
- Hot Dog Skillet with Roasted Squash and Greens$0.98 a serving · 25 min · Publix
- Great Northern Bean Soup$0.99 a serving · 30 min · Dollar General
- Crispy Egg Taco Dinner$1.00 a serving · 20 min · Walmart
- Creamy Tomato Egg Noodles with Green Beans$1.01 a serving · 25 min · ALDI
- Creamed Corn with Cheese and Roasted Garlic$1.03 a serving · 20 min · Walmart
- Baked Mac and Cheese with Spinach$1.04 a serving · 25 min · Publix
- Black Bean Burger Tacos with Peppers$1.05 a serving · 20 min · Walmart
- Creamy Bean and Butternut Squash Skillet$1.06 a serving · 35 min · Publix
- Refried Bean and Cheese Quesadillas$1.06 a serving · 15 min · Walmart
- Ground Beef Taco Skillet with Cheese Sauce$1.09 a serving · 20 min · Walmart
- Skillet chicken and rice with green beans$1.09 a serving · 25 min · Publix
- Turkey Burger Bowls with Corn and Crispy Potatoes$1.09 a serving · 30 min · Walmart
- Cajun Rice with Beans and Greens$1.10 a serving · 25 min · Dollar General
- Cornmeal Polenta with Braised Green Beans$1.10 a serving · 25 min · ALDI
- Egg noodles with four cheese sauce$1.10 a serving · 12 min · ALDI
- Rice and Vegetable Stir-Fry with Egg$1.11 a serving · 22 min · Walmart
- Lemon Butter Eggs with Corn and Toasted Bread$1.12 a serving · 12 min · Walmart
- Roasted Acorn Squash and Lentil Buddha Bowl$1.12 a serving · 35 min · Publix
- Baked White Beans and Tomato with Olive Oil$1.13 a serving · 30 min · ALDI
- Bean tacos with tomato salsa$1.13 a serving · 15 min · Walmart
- Creamy Lemon Garlic Beans and Corn$1.13 a serving · 20 min · Walmart
- Tomato Lentil Soup with Spinach$1.13 a serving · 35 min · Kroger
- Creamed Chicken and Noodles$1.16 a serving · 25 min · Walmart
- Crispy Calamari with Rice and Corn$1.16 a serving · 20 min · Walmart
- Pasta with mashed potatoes and hot dog slivers$1.17 a serving · 25 min · Dollar General
- Roasted Chicken Sausage with Potatoes and Herbs$1.17 a serving · 35 min · Walmart
- Black Bean and Butternut Squash Tacos$1.18 a serving · 25 min · Publix
- Butternut Squash and Tomato Soup with Crispy Tortilla Topping$1.18 a serving · 35 min · Publix
- Braised Pork Boston Butt with Butternut Squash$1.19 a serving · 150 min · Publix
- Buttery Herb Mashed Potatoes with Lentil Gravy$1.19 a serving · 25 min · Walmart
- Creamy Broccoli and Egg Noodle Bake$1.19 a serving · 30 min · ALDI
- Hot Dogs with Sautéed Peppers and Onions$1.21 a serving · 20 min · Publix
- Butternut Squash and Gorgonzola Pasta$1.22 a serving · 35 min · Publix
- Spinach and Cheese Frittata$1.22 a serving · 30 min · Kroger
- White Bean and Pasta Bake$1.24 a serving · 30 min · Dollar General
- Lentil Pasta with Spinach$1.25 a serving · 25 min · Winn-Dixie
- Pork Shoulder Country-Style Ribs with Acorn Squash$1.27 a serving · 75 min · Publix
- Turkey and Cornbread Casserole$1.27 a serving · 40 min · ALDI
- Butternut Squash and Cheese Pierogies$1.28 a serving · 35 min · Publix
- Sloppy Joe bowls with coleslaw$1.28 a serving · 25 min · Publix
- Tuna Pasta with Spinach$1.30 a serving · 20 min · Publix
- Bacon and Cheese Mac$1.31 a serving · 20 min · Walmart
- Crispy Chickpea Tacos with Lime Slaw$1.33 a serving · 25 min · Walmart
- Tuna salad sandwich$1.33 a serving · 10 min · Publix
- Lentil and Vegetable Rice Skillet$1.35 a serving · 20 min · Walmart
- Pulled pork sandwiches with coleslaw$1.35 a serving · 180 min · Publix
- Sausage and Corn Tacos$1.35 a serving · 12 min · Walmart
- Tuna Cakes with Green Beans$1.39 a serving · 25 min · Publix
- Cheesy Egg Noodle Bake with Spinach$1.41 a serving · 25 min · ALDI
- Cornbread stuffing with roasted chicken thighs and corn$1.43 a serving · 40 min · Walmart
- Gumbo Crab Skillet$1.44 a serving · 25 min · Walmart
- Turkey and Corn Stuffing Skillet$1.44 a serving · 25 min · Walmart
- Pork Tenderloin with Roasted Mini Peppers and Couscous$1.45 a serving · 30 min · Publix
- Sloppy Joe Skillet$1.45 a serving · 25 min · Publix
- Turkey Meatballs with Marinara and Pasta$1.45 a serving · 25 min · ALDI
- Creamy Tomato Egg Noodle Skillet$1.46 a serving · 25 min · ALDI
- Mac and Cheese with Roasted Sausage$1.46 a serving · 25 min · Walmart
- Turkey Sausage with Coleslaw and Polenta Biscuits$1.46 a serving · 30 min · Publix
- Dried Beef and Corn Hash$1.50 a serving · 15 min · Walmart
- Crawfish Tail Étouffée$1.52 a serving · 20 min · Walmart
- Pork Shoulder Country-Style Ribs with Sauerkraut and Potatoes$1.52 a serving · 75 min · Publix
- Skillet Chicken Thighs with Creamy Lemon Garlic Rice$1.52 a serving · 35 min · Walmart
- Pork country-style ribs with tomato broth and naan$1.54 a serving · 120 min · Publix
- Potato and Tomato Scramble with Cheese$1.54 a serving · 25 min · Walmart
- Creamy Chicken Nugget Skillet with Cranberry Sauce$1.56 a serving · 25 min · BJ's
- Tuna salad dinner$1.57 a serving · 15 min · Publix
- Turkey Burger Tacos$1.57 a serving · 15 min · Walmart
- Pork Shoulder Steaks with Coleslaw and Roasted Green Peppers$1.58 a serving · 35 min · Publix
- Sausage and Cranberry Rice$1.58 a serving · 30 min · BJ's
- Cheesy Egg Skillet with Spanish Rice and Broccoli$1.61 a serving · 20 min · Walmart
- Tuna salad on toast$1.61 a serving · 15 min · Publix
- Gumbo Crabs with Rice and Corn$1.63 a serving · 25 min · Walmart
- Avocado and potato frittata$1.64 a serving · 25 min · Whole Foods
- Knorr Chicken Rice with Peas$1.64 a serving · 20 min · Dollar General
- Egg Noodles with Marinara and Vegetables$1.65 a serving · 25 min · ALDI
- Herb-roasted chicken wings with roasted potatoes and broccoli$1.66 a serving · 35 min · Kroger
- Baked Fish with Frozen Vegetables and Tomato Sauce$1.67 a serving · 30 min · Kroger
- Pork Tenderloin with Roasted Squash and Sautéed Spinach$1.68 a serving · 35 min · Publix
- Bacon and Corn Tacos$1.69 a serving · 15 min · Walmart
- Chicken Sausage and Mushroom Skillet$1.69 a serving · 20 min · Walmart
- Ground turkey tacos with mini sweet peppers$1.69 a serving · 20 min · Publix
- Pork butt steaks with roasted garlic mashed potatoes and corn$1.69 a serving · 30 min · Walmart
- Pork Chops with Tomato Sauce and Broccoli$1.69 a serving · 25 min · Kroger
- Braised chicken nuggets and cranberry glaze with roasted broccoli$1.70 a serving · 25 min · BJ's
- Ground turkey tacos with queso cheese and corn$1.70 a serving · 15 min · Walmart
- Pork chops with noodles and spinach$1.70 a serving · 25 min · ALDI
- Shakshuka with Whole Wheat Toast$1.70 a serving · 25 min · Sprouts
- Smothered Pork Chops with Collard Greens and Mashed Potatoes$1.71 a serving · 40 min · Publix
- Clam chowder with crusty bread$1.72 a serving · 15 min · Walmart
- Pork Chop Skillet with Peppers and Tomato Sauce$1.73 a serving · 35 min · Publix
- Beef Patty Tacos with Corn$1.74 a serving · 15 min · Walmart
- Turkey Tacos with Coleslaw$1.74 a serving · 20 min · Publix
- Pork Shoulder Blade Steaks with Bell Peppers and Naan$1.75 a serving · 35 min · Publix
- Pork Blade Steaks with Salsa and Black Beans$1.76 a serving · 25 min · Publix
- Pork Boston Butt with Roasted Squash and Greens$1.77 a serving · 180 min · Publix
- Turkey Sausage with Peppers and Naan$1.77 a serving · 20 min · Publix
- Pork Tenderloin with Roasted Squash and Green Beans$1.78 a serving · 35 min · Publix
- Chicken Sausage with Creamed Corn and Stuffing$1.79 a serving · 25 min · Walmart
- Ground Turkey Tacos with Black-Eyed Peas$1.79 a serving · 18 min · Publix
- Chicken Rub Roasted Chicken with Root Vegetables and Rice$1.80 a serving · 45 min · Wegmans
- Cheeseburgers with broccoli rice$1.83 a serving · 25 min · Walmart
- Ground Beef and Mixed Vegetables Skillet$1.83 a serving · 25 min · Publix
- Pan-Seared Pork Chops with Apple and Stuffing$1.83 a serving · 25 min · ALDI
- Shakshuka with Tomatoes and Eggs$1.83 a serving · 25 min · Sprouts
- Skillet ground beef and corn with cheddar soup gravy$1.83 a serving · 20 min · Walmart
- Butter Chicken with Basmati Rice$1.85 a serving · 20 min · Walmart
- Fish Tacos with Corn and Lime$1.86 a serving · 20 min · Walmart
- Ground turkey tacos with sautéed peppers$1.87 a serving · 20 min · Publix
- Pork with Gravy and Scalloped Potatoes$1.88 a serving · 35 min · Walmart
- Shredded Chicken Skillet with Rice and Peppers$1.89 a serving · 25 min · Winn-Dixie
- Baked Stuffed Clams with Breadcrumb Topping$1.91 a serving · 16 min · Publix
- Ground beef tacos with avocado and cilantro$1.92 a serving · 20 min · Walmart
- Turkey Breast Tacos with Corn Salsa$1.92 a serving · 20 min · Walmart
- Butternut Squash and Spinach Frittata$1.93 a serving · 35 min · Publix
- Bubba Burgers with Au Gratin Potatoes and Green Beans$1.94 a serving · 25 min · Walmart
- Cheddar Bacon Cheeseburgers with Corn and Tomato$1.94 a serving · 20 min · Walmart
- Chicken and Noodles with Marinara$1.98 a serving · 25 min · ALDI
- Egg Skillet with Potatoes and Greens$1.98 a serving · 28 min · Whole Foods
- Spinach and Potato Frittata with Cheddar$2.01 a serving · 25 min · Kroger
- Chicken breast with sun-dried tomato and rice$2.02 a serving · 35 min · ALDI
- Shakshuka with Spinach and Tomatoes$2.03 a serving · 30 min · Publix
- Shredded Chicken Chilaquiles$2.03 a serving · 25 min · Winn-Dixie
- Hamburger Helper Cheeseburger with Grape Tomatoes$2.05 a serving · 25 min · Walmart
- Shrimp Fried Rice$2.05 a serving · 20 min · Publix
- Thin-Sliced Chicken with Tomato Broth and Naan$2.06 a serving · 20 min · Publix
- Tuna Salad Kit Bowl$2.06 a serving · 15 min · Dollar General
- Tuscan Tomato Chicken with Crusty Bread$2.06 a serving · 28 min · Kroger
- Baked cod with roasted Brussels sprouts and egg noodles$2.09 a serving · 30 min · Publix
- BBQ Chicken Wings with Cornbread and Green Beans$2.09 a serving · 35 min · ALDI
- Chicken Noodle Skillet with Broccoli$2.09 a serving · 25 min · Walmart
- Shredded Chicken Enchiladas Verde$2.10 a serving · 30 min · Winn-Dixie
- Shredded Chicken Quesadillas with Green Chilies$2.12 a serving · 20 min · Winn-Dixie
- Creamy Noodles with Chicken Thighs and Green Beans$2.14 a serving · 30 min · ALDI
- Thin-Sliced Chicken Breast with Tomato Pan Sauce and Rice$2.15 a serving · 25 min · Publix
- Turkey Meatballs with Tomato Soup$2.16 a serving · 30 min · Walmart
- Turkey Stuffing Bake with Green Beans$2.18 a serving · 35 min · Walmart
- Shredded Chicken Quesadillas with Cilantro Lime Rice$2.19 a serving · 25 min · Winn-Dixie
- Teriyaki Beef Jerky Fried Rice$2.19 a serving · 20 min · Dollar General
- Turkey Breast with Butternut Squash and Sage$2.19 a serving · 90 min · Walmart
- Shakshuka with Eggs and Salsa$2.20 a serving · 25 min · Sprouts
- Breaded baked turkey with potatoes and green beans$2.22 a serving · 30 min · Kroger
- Cheddar Baked Eggs with Potatoes and Sautéed Spinach$2.23 a serving · 20 min · Walmart
- Crawfish Etouffee over Rice$2.24 a serving · 35 min · Walmart
- Ground Turkey Skillet with Tomatoes and Green Beans$2.24 a serving · 20 min · Winn-Dixie
- Turkey Meatballs with Green Beans and Rice$2.24 a serving · 35 min · ALDI
- Baked Stuffed Clams with Garlic Breadcrumbs$2.25 a serving · 20 min · Publix
- Turkey and Stuffing Casserole$2.25 a serving · 35 min · Walmart
- Chicken Meatballs with Tomato Pasta$2.26 a serving · 20 min · Sprouts
- Tuna Salad with Feta and Greens$2.28 a serving · 10 min · Publix
- Teriyaki Chicken Pasta$2.29 a serving · 25 min · Dollar General
- Blue crab tacos$2.30 a serving · 25 min · Walmart
- Vidalia Onion Beef Patty Burgers with Roasted Brussels Sprouts$2.31 a serving · 25 min · Walmart
- Beyond Steak and Corn Skillet$2.32 a serving · 25 min · Walmart
- Shakshuka with Spinach and Chickpeas$2.32 a serving · 25 min · Sprouts
- Chicken Breast with Tricolor Peppers and Naan$2.34 a serving · 25 min · Publix
- Cheesy Egg Skillet with Peppers and Spinach$2.35 a serving · 25 min · Publix
- Pan-Seared Chicken Breast with Butternut Squash and Greens$2.37 a serving · 25 min · Publix
- Stuffed Naan Chicken with Green Peppers$2.39 a serving · 20 min · Publix
- Clam and cracker pan dinner$2.43 a serving · 20 min · Publix
- Shrimp and Green Bell Pepper Stir-Fry Over Rice$2.50 a serving · 25 min · Publix
- Ground Turkey Tacos with Cilantro Lime Rice$2.51 a serving · 20 min · Winn-Dixie
- Beef stew with root vegetables and biscuits$2.52 a serving · 50 min · Wegmans
- Turkey Burger with Roasted Broccoli and Garlic Mashed Potatoes$2.56 a serving · 25 min · Walmart
- Chicken Breast with Tomato Sauce and Flour Tortillas$2.57 a serving · 25 min · Publix
- Shakshuka with Spinach and Eggs$2.57 a serving · 25 min · Sprouts
- Sheet Pan Baked Cod with Corn and Green Beans$2.63 a serving · 25 min · ALDI
- Tuna Pasta with Lemon and Fresh Greens$2.63 a serving · 12 min · Walmart
- Tuna tossed pasta$2.63 a serving · 20 min · Publix
- Taco shells with seasoned ground beef and corn$2.66 a serving · 20 min · Walmart
- Chicken Meatball Marinara with Sweet Potato Fries$2.68 a serving · 25 min · Sprouts
- Turkey sausage and roasted vegetables$2.70 a serving · 30 min · BJ's
- Chicken Sausage Sheet Pan with Sweet Potatoes and Avocados$2.74 a serving · 25 min · Whole Foods
- Shakshuka with Spiced Beans and Greens$2.74 a serving · 25 min · Sprouts
- Creamy Chicken Noodle Casserole$2.76 a serving · 50 min · ALDI
- Stuffed Scallops with Garlic Bread$2.76 a serving · 20 min · Publix
- Garlic Butter Shrimp with Lemon Rice$2.77 a serving · 20 min · Winn-Dixie
- Crab Claw Fried Rice$2.87 a serving · 25 min · Walmart
- Garlic Shrimp Pasta$2.97 a serving · 25 min · Winn-Dixie
- Skillet ground beef and corn with green beans$2.98 a serving · 20 min · ALDI
- Turkey Tenderloins with Tomato Basil Sauce and Egg Noodles$2.99 a serving · 28 min · ALDI
Each recipe was written from one store’s sale prices in the week shown on its page. Prices change every week.
How these dinners are priced
Every ingredient that was on sale is priced at the share of the package the recipe actually uses. Anything that wasn’t on sale gets an estimated shelf price, and pantry staples like oil, salt and spices count as free. The total is divided by the number of servings the recipe really makes.
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