Saucebook10 Family Dinners Under $3
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10 Family Dinners Under $3
Real dinners, really costed. Prices are per serving and based on our own example grocery prices. Yours will vary a little by store.
| # | Dinner | Cost per serving |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pancakes (breakfast-for-dinner night) | $0.51 |
| 2 | Egg fried rice | $1.33 |
| 3 | Chili | $1.58 |
| 4 | Sheet-pan sausage and potatoes | $1.78 |
| 5 | Chicken noodle soup | $1.79 |
| 6 | Spaghetti and meatballs | $1.87 |
| 7 | Black bean quesadillas | $2.09 |
| 8 | Chicken and broccoli rice bowls ($8.40 a batch) | $2.10 |
| 9 | Lasagna | $2.42 |
| 10 | Tacos | $2.71 |
Costs are calculated from sample grocery prices, and yours will vary by store. Price it with yours.
Plan your week
| Day | Dinner | Cost per serving | Servings | Total |
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| Mon | ______ | $____ | ____ | $____ |
| Tue | ______ | $____ | ____ | $____ |
| Wed | ______ | $____ | ____ | $____ |
| Thu | ______ | $____ | ____ | $____ |
| Fri | ______ | $____ | ____ | $____ |
| Sat | ______ | $____ | ____ | $____ |
| Sun | ______ | $____ | ____ | $____ |
| Week total | $____ |
Tip: cook once and eat twice. Chili and lasagna both make great leftovers.
How the new dinners add up
The other dinners have full breakdowns on their own pages (linked above).
Chicken and broccoli rice bowls
| Ingredient | Amount used | Example price paid | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicken thighs | 1.5 lb | $3.60 per lb | $5.40 |
| White rice | 16 oz | $2.00 for 32 oz | $1.00 |
| Frozen broccoli | 16 oz | $2.00 for 16 oz | $2.00 |
| Batch cost | $8.40 | ||
| Cost per serving (4 servings) | $2.10 | ||
Black bean quesadillas
| Ingredient | Amount used | Example price paid | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flour tortillas | 8 | $3.20 for 10 | $2.56 |
| Black beans | 2 cans (15 oz) | $0.90 per can | $1.80 |
| Shredded cheddar | 8 oz | $3.20 for 8 oz | $3.20 |
| Salsa | 1/2 cup | $3.20 for 16 oz (2 cups) | $0.80 |
| Batch cost | $8.36 | ||
| Cost per serving (4 servings) | $2.09 | ||
Egg fried rice
| Ingredient | Amount used | Example price paid | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| White rice | 1.5 cups dry (11 oz) | $2.00 for 32 oz | $0.69 |
| Eggs | 6 | $3.60 a dozen | $1.80 |
| Frozen peas and carrots | 12 oz | $1.60 for 12 oz | $1.60 |
| Soy sauce | 3 tbsp | $2.40 for 15 fl oz (30 tbsp) | $0.24 |
| Green onions | 1 bunch | $0.90 a bunch | $0.90 |
| Oil | 2 tbsp | $4.00 for 48 fl oz (96 tbsp) | $0.08 |
| Batch cost | $5.31 | ||
| Cost per serving (4 servings) | $1.33 | ||
Chicken noodle soup
| Ingredient | Amount used | Example price paid | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicken thighs | 1 lb | $3.60 per lb | $3.60 |
| Egg noodles | 8 oz | $1.80 for 12 oz | $1.20 |
| Chicken broth | 64 fl oz | $2.40 for 32 fl oz | $4.80 |
| Carrots | 3 | $1.20 for 2 lb (about 10) | $0.36 |
| Celery | 3 ribs | $1.80 a bunch (about 9 ribs) | $0.60 |
| Onion | 1 | $1.20 for 3 lb (about 6) | $0.20 |
| Batch cost | $10.76 | ||
| Cost per serving (6 servings) | $1.79 | ||
Sheet-pan sausage and potatoes
| Ingredient | Amount used | Example price paid | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smoked sausage | 14 oz | $3.50 per 14 oz pack | $3.50 |
| Potatoes | 2 lb | $4.00 for 5 lb | $1.60 |
| Green beans, frozen | 12 oz | $1.60 for 12 oz | $1.60 |
| Oil and seasoning | 2 tbsp + 2 tsp | about $0.40 | $0.40 |
| Batch cost | $7.10 | ||
| Cost per serving (4 servings) | $1.78 | ||
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