I think it’s fair to say that having a few cheap, filling, and delicious meals in your back pocket is never a bad thing, no matter your reason for it—saving money for a big vacation, paying off a new car, or simply needing to stick to a set budget. With that in mind, we pulled together the recipes below, which will cost about $15 to make and will feed four to six people.
Enjoy the diverse array, from pasta and noodles to rice and bean-based meals, and don’t forget to read through all the helpful tips and tricks from our editors and contributors along the way.