Cooking dinner is something that all of us stay at home moms have to do on a pretty regular basis but sometimes, we sit back and wonder if there is a cheaper way. Well, we have some pretty good news. There is a cheaper way! You see, we’ve put together a small list of 4 Dinners Under $4. What this basically means is that we’ve brainstormed hard and long for dinners that will costs you just a little more than a gallon of gas for your car. Are you ready to find out what these dinners are on our list? If so, scroll down and enjoy!
Ramen Noodles
What list would be complete without mentioning Ramen Noodles? They are literally under .25 cents a pack and for most people, one pack will do the trick. You have a large variety of flavors to choose from so don’t be afraid to serve up a bowl of Ramen Noodles for dinner. They are tasty, affordable, and easy to prepare. They are packed with salt though!
Spaghetti
A box of spaghetti will only cost you about $1 and a can of sauce is another $2 or $3. If you must have meat in your spaghetti then consider buying meat based spaghetti sauce. We’ll assume that you already have condiments in your home in which case you can add a little bit of hot sauce and cheese to your finished bowl of spaghetti. Pretty complete meal, huh?
Hamburgers
Next on our list is hamburgers. Most people don’t think of hamburgers as being a cheap dinner unless they are getting a burger off of the dollar menu at McDonald’s but that’s not the case. You can buy a pound of ground beef for around $3 and some off brand buns for another $1 or so. This should give you enough supplies to make 2 or 3 burgers. So, with that being said, if you have a small family and need dinner, try some hamburgers!
Macaroni and Tomatoes
Finally, the last dinner to make our list is the delicious Southern dish of Macaroni and Tomatoes. You’ll hear a lot of different names for this dish which is fine. We just call it what it is. Try buying canned tomatoes to save even more money as the macaroni should be no problem. It’s no more expensive than spaghetti and makes for a great dinner. Kids don’t like tomatoes? Try substituting ground beef for the tomatoes and you have a meal!
So, there you have it! This completes our list of 4 Dinners Under $4. We hope that we sparked some creativity when it comes to your menu planning and that you’ll take advantage of these delicious dinner ideas. Sure, some of them are a bit obvious but that’s what it takes sometimes to come up with a real gem. Now, what are you waiting for? Let’s get out there, save some money, enjoy a good meal, and come to PYP when we need to!