Dinners Under $3 a Serving
59 dinners under $3 a serving, from $1.13 a serving. Every dinner on this page costs less than $3 a serving at average US grocery prices. The three cheapest: Spaghetti Aglio e Olio ($1.13), Air Fryer Whole Roast Chicken ($1.45), Slow Cooker Lentil Dal ($1.55).
Spaghetti Aglio e Olio
Air Fryer Whole Roast Chicken
Slow Cooker Lentil Dal
Microwave Coconut Lentils
Air Fryer Tofu & Broccoli
Slow Cooker Bean Chili
Microwave Bean Chili
Instant Pot Chickpea Curry
Microwave Egg Fried Rice
Slow Cooker Potato Soup
Air Fryer Pork Ribs with Barbecue Sauce and Potatoes
Veggie Fried Rice
Peanut Noodles
Pasta e Ceci
Instant Pot Lentil Soup
Pork Tamales
Pasta with Tomato Sauce
Instant Pot Potato Soup
Potato Frittata
Microwave Jacket Potato
Three-Bean Veggie Chili
American Goulash
Slow Cooker Chickpea Curry
Frittata
Chiles Rellenos
Microwave Tofu & Veg
Instant Pot Tofu Curry
Minestra
Air Fryer Garlic Shrimp
Instant Pot Pulled Pork
Baked Ziti
Boston Baked Beans
Chicago Style Hot Dog
Pork Carnitas
Slow Cooker Pulled Chicken
Penne all'Arrabbiata
Slow Cooker Turkey & Beans
Tofu Coconut Curry
Baked Mac and Cheese
Microwave Shrimp Rice
Microwave Fish & Veg
Instant Pot Beef Chili
Loose Meat Sandwich
Black Bean Tacos
Hoppin' John
Shepherd's Pie
Instant Pot Coconut Chicken Curry
Beef Burritos
Ham & Bean Skillet
Slow Cooker Pork Shoulder
Red Beans and Rice
Cincinnati Chili
White Bean & Kale Soup
Pasta Primavera
Lemon Garlic Chicken
Classic Meatloaf
Air Fryer Beef and Pork Burgers
Chicken Parmesan
Orange Chicken
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