12 Delicious Frugal Meal Ideas for Large Families on a Budget

For those of us with large families, the grocery bill can be one the most expensive items in our budget! According to a survey on Go Banking Rates, groceries are the 2nd most expensive item in the average American family’s monthly budget. Food is a necessity, so it’s no wonder why we spend so much money on it.

But what if I told you that you could spend A LOT less on food, and still eat well! I have put together a list of my favorite frugal meal ideas for large families on the list below. These frugal recipes all can be made for less than $15 a piece, feed your large family, and all taste delicious. It certainly won’t feel like you’re eating cheap with these creative frugal meals!

Chicken Stir-Fry

Get the recipe via Hip 2 Save

Brown Sugar Glazed Pork Chops

Get the recipe via The Frugal Navy Wife

Sloppy Joes

Get the recipe via Culinary Hill

Korean Beef and Rice

Get the recipe via Six Sisters Stuff

Creamy Chicken and Mushroom Skillet

Get the recipe via Frugal Family Home

Crockpot Orange Chicken

Get the recipe via The Frugal Girls

Pan-Roasted Chicken Thighs

Get the recipe via Bon Appetit

Chickpea Curry

 Get the recipe via The Pioneer Woman

Cheesy Beef Goulash

Get the recipe via Lil Luna

Coconut Lime Grilled Chicken

Get the recipe via Living Well Spending Less

Broccoli Fettuccine Alfredo

Get the recipe via Budget Bytes

Add these recipes to your frugal meal planning list, and start eating well for less! What are some of your other favorite frugal meal ideas? Let me know down in the comments!

Don’t forget to pin these recipes for later!