Editors’ Collection

Cheap and Easy Meals

Plenty of budget-friendly, delicious dinner recipes for when you're short on money and time.

Armando Rafael for The New York Times. Food Stylist: Brett Regot.

Recipes

Japanese Ground Beef Curry
Amelia Rampe
3723 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
3,723
50 minutes
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Ginger-Scallion Stir-Fried Shrimp
Sue Li
519 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
519
25 minutes
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Buttered Cabbage and Eggs
Christian Reynoso
286 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
286
20 minutes
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Old Bay Tofu Nuggets
Ali Slagle
516 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
516
40 minutes
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Egg and Cheese Quesadilla
Ali Slagle
390 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
390
10 minutes
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One-Pot Orzo and Meatballs
Yasmin Fahr
382 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
382
40 minutes
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Creamy Cottage Cheese Basil Pasta
Ali Slagle
2736 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,736
35 minutes
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Glazed Chile-Garlic Meatballs
Ifrah F. Ahmed
421 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
421
45 minutes
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Charred Broccoli and White Bean Stew
Ashley Lonsdale
50 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
50
45 minutes
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One-Pot Cheddar Tomato Mac
Ali Slagle
1744 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,744
40 minutes
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Mustard-Braised Pork
Christian Reynoso
266 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
266
1 hour 55 minutes
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Quick Pasta e Fagioli
Ali Slagle
718 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
718
20 minutes
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Skillet Broccoli-Cheddar Rice
Ali Slagle
1696 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,696
45 minutes
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Spinach Meatballs With Pasta
Ali Slagle
819 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
819
1 hour 30 minutes
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Hamburger Soup
Melissa Knific
2719 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,719
45 minutes
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Kimchi Ramen
Ali Slagle
158 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
158
20 minutes
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Crispy Braised Pork and Peppers
Ali Slagle
153 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
153
3 hours 30 minutes
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Slow-Cooker Senate Bean Soup
Sarah DiGregorio
1733 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,733
6¼ hours
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Pesto Beans
Christian Reynoso
5212 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
5,212
35 minutes
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Salmon Patties
Lidey Heuck
2195 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,195
35 minutes
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Citrus-Soy Chicken Ramen
Christian Reynoso
1542 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,542
35 minutes
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Potato Nachos
Kristina Felix
41 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
41
35 minutes
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Baked Skillet Pasta With Cheddar and Spiced Onions
Melissa Clark
1841 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,841
1 hour
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Turkey Fried Rice
Kia Damon
490 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
490
20 minutes
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Seattle-Style Hot Dogs
Ifrah F. Ahmed
258 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
258
30 minutes
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Eggplant Bolognese
Kay Chun
2931 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,931
1¼ hours
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Greens and Beans With Toasted Crumbs
Rick A. Martínez
1062 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,062
30 minutes
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Orzo Salad
Lidey Heuck
4792 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
4,792
1 hour
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Aloo Gobi
Naz Deravian
1319 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,319
1 hour 10 minutes
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White Bean Salad With Fennel and Celery
Sue Li
531 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
531
15 minutes
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Broccoli Rice With Eggs
Hetty Lui McKinnon
451 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
451
40 minutes
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Crispy Baked Tomato-Oregano Chicken
Yasmin Fahr
2897 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,897
40 minutes
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Slow-Cooker Gochujang Chicken and Tomatoes
Ali Slagle
1272 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,272
About 6 hours
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Broccoli-Quinoa Soup With Turmeric and Ginger
Hetty Lui McKinnon
2660 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,660
40 minutes
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Potato Salad With Pickles
Hetty Lui McKinnon
232 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
232
35 minutes
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Tomato and Egg Noodles
Hetty Lui McKinnon
153 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
153
30 minutes
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Sheet-Pan Honey Mustard Chicken and Broccoli
Carolina Gelen
488 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
488
40 minutes
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Roasted Cabbage and Butter Beans
Dan Pelosi
1168 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,168
1 hour
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Braised Lemon Pepper Chicken Legs
Sohla El-Waylly
148 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
148
1 hour
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Slow-Cooker Chickpea Stew With Lemon and Coconut
Ali Slagle
911 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
911
About 6 to 8 hours
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One-Pot Roasted Garlic Pasta
Carolina Gelen
509 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
509
45 minutes
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Tuna Cacio e Pepe
Carolina Gelen
405 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
405
25 minutes
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Smashed Scallion Burgers
Carolina Gelen
133 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
133
30 minutes
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Ultimate Veggie Meatballs
Yotam Ottolenghi
240 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
240
1 hour
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Broccoli Soba Salad
Hetty Lui McKinnon
156 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
156
25 minutes
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Sizzled Scallion Rice With Sardines
Ashley Lonsdale
444 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
444
25 minutes
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Shorbat Adas bil Hamod (Lentil Soup With Greens)
Noor Murad
461 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
461
1 hour 20 minutes
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Chile-Lime Crispy Rice With Roasted Vegetables
Sherry Rujikarn
498 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
498
40 minutes
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