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Beef Kofta Meatballs with Roasted Vegetables are the perfect well-rounded easy dinner or meal prep to keep you fed and happy throughout the week. BudgetBytes.com

Learn to use meat wisely in your weekly menu without breaking your budget. These meat recipes combine beef, chicken, pork, seafood, and more with less expensive ingredients to stretch your budget without breaking the bank. Brows the meat recipes below to find your favorites! Pictured: Beef Kofta Meatballs with Roasted Vegetables.

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Slices of Herb Roasted Pork Tenderloin on a wooden cutting board.

Herb Roasted Pork Tenderloin

$5.53 recipe / $1.38 recipe

Close overhead view of Balsamic Chicken and Vegetables on a plate with mashed potatoes and green beans

Balsamic Chicken and Mushrooms

$6.13 recipe / $1.53 serving

Close up of a wooden spoon in the casserole dish full of baked ziti

Classic Baked Ziti

$12.16 recipe / $1.52 serving

Close up of One Pot Creamy Pesto Chicken Pasta in the skillet with a wooden spoon.

One Pot Creamy Pesto Chicken Pasta

$10.41 recipe / $2.60 serving

Close up of a fork digging into a filet of Garlic Butter Baked Cod on a plate with vegetables.

Garlic Butter Baked Cod

$3.56 recipe / $1.78 serving

Close up of four Maple Sage Breakfast Sausages in a cast iron skillet

Maple Sage Breakfast Sausage

$4.11 recipe / $0.82 serving

Finished bowl of Chicken and Lime Soup with sliced avocado and a couple of lime wedges

Chicken and Lime Soup

$7.76 recipe / $1.29 serving

The casserole dish next to a plate with a serving of King Ranch Chicken Casserole

King Ranch Chicken Casserole

$10.97 recipe / $1.83 serving

Close up overhead view of pork chops in the skillet with vegetables, covered with sweet and sour sauce.

Sweet and Sour Pork Chops with Vegetables

$8.86 recipe / $2.22 serving

Close up of Lemon Dill Salmon and Kale Salad on a plate with a black fork

Lemon Dill Salmon and Kale Salad

$6.82 recipe / $2.27 serving

A fork taking a piece of Baked Pizza Chicken from the plate with chicken, garlic bread, and salad.

Baked Pizza Chicken

$10.02 recipe / $2.51 serving

A bowl of Sweet and Spicy Tuna Salad surrounded by crackers and vegetables.

Sweet and Spicy Tuna Salad

$2.01 recipe / $1.00 serving

Front view of a bowl of BBQ Beef and Beans topped with cheddar and green onion, and a fork lifting a bite.

BBQ Beef and Beans

$7.68 recipe / $1.92 serving

Two Baked Spicy Chicken Sandwiches against a blue wall, chips on the side.

Baked Spicy Chicken Sandwiches and My Stonyfield Organic Experience

$6.93 recipe / $3.47 serving

Chicken and vegetables removed from one skewer of a chimichurri chicken kebab, on a bed of rice.

Chimichurri Chicken Kebabs

$10.23 recipe / $2.56 serving

Overhead view of a shallow bowl full of Spicy Orecchiette with Chicken Sausage and Kale

Spicy Orecchiette with Chicken Sausage and Kale

$7.74 recipe / $1.94 serving

A glass casserole dish filled with baked beef and black bean tacos, with toppings in bowls on the sides

Crispy Baked Beef and Black Bean Tacos

$8.88 recipe / $1.78 serving

Two baskets with Homemade Baked Chicken Nuggets, vegetables, and two types of dip.

Homemade Baked Chicken Nuggets

$3.56 recipe / $0.89 serving

Close up of One Pot Teriyaki Chicken and Rice in the skillet.

One Pot Teriyaki Chicken and Rice

$6.26 recipe / $1.57 serving

Close up of Easy Cilantro Lime Chicken in the skillet, garnished with cilantro and lime wedges.

Easy Cilantro Lime Chicken

$6.67 recipe / $1.11 serving

A piece of Creamy Spinach Artichoke Chicken being lifted out of the skillet with a spatula

Creamy Spinach Artichoke Chicken

$11.53 recipe / $2.88 serving

A hand lifting a forkful of Cajun Cabbage and Noodles from a large bowl.

Cajun Cabbage and Noodles

$5.51 recipe / $1.38 serving

Add tuna, guacamole, sriracha, and sesame seeds to the bowl

Spicy Tuna Guacamole Bowls

$8.05 recipe / $2.01 serving

Three rectangular glass meal prep containers with Ground Turkey Stir Fry and Brown Rice

Quick & Easy Ground Turkey Stir Fry

$7.41 recipe / $1.48 serving

Overhead view of a wooden spoon scooping out a portion of Cheesy Cottage Pie from the casserole dish

Cheesy Cottage Pie

$6.59 recipe / $1.10 serving

A piece of Easy Oven Baked Fish with Tomatoes on a plate with baguette slices, a green salad, and black fork

Easy Oven Baked Fish with Tomatoes

$6.61 recipie / $1.65 serving

Three Salsa Chicken Meal Prep Containers in a row

Salsa Chicken Meal Prep Bowls

$11.78 recipe / $2.95 serving

Creamy Chicken and Spinach Quesadillas on a plate with two types of salsa

Creamy Chicken and Spinach Quesadillas

$6.31 recipe / $1.58 serving

Cajun Salmon Burgers topped with guacamole and the top half of a bun

Cajun Salmon Burgers

$7.19 recipe / $3.60 per burger

Coconut Turmeric Chicken Soup being eaten with rice and cilantro

Coconut Turmeric Chicken Soup

$8.53 recipe / $1.42 serving

A forkful of BBQ Beef and Cabbage about to be eaten.

BBQ Beef and Cabbage

$5.19 recipe / $1.73 serving

Mediterranean Hummus Bowl being eaten

Mediterranean Hummus Bowls

$9.93 recipe / $2.48 serving

Sheet Pan Greek Chicken and Vegetables being scooped off the sheet pan with a spatula.

Sheet Pan Greek Chicken and Vegetables

$13.30 recipe / $3.33 serving

A plate with spaghetti, marinara, and a giant slow cooker meatball.

Giant Slow Cooker Meatballs

$8.00 recipe / $2.00 serving

Basing Cider Roasted Turkey Breast with Apples and Onions

Cider Roasted Turkey Breast

$17.48 recipe

This easy one pot version of American Goulash cooks the pasta and beef in the same pot with a homemade red wine tomato sauce for extra flavor. Budgetbytes.com

Easy One Pot American Goulash

$10.96 recipe / $1.83 serving

Turkey and Stuffing Meatballs dipped in cranberry sauce and gravy.

Turkey and Stuffing Meatballs – Easy Holiday Appetizer

$4.70 recipe / $0.24 per meatball

Bowl of super easy small-batch Rice Cooker Chili

Rice Cooker Chili

$4/26 recipe / $1.42 serving

A chip being dipped into a skillet full of Spicy Chorizo Cheese Dip

Spicy Chorizo Cheese Dip

$6.39 recipe / $1.07 serving

One Pot Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta in the pan.

One Pot Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta

$9.41 recipe / $2.35 serving

Two slices of Cheddar Cheeseburger Meatloaf on a dinner plate with mashed potatoes and green beans

Cheddar Cheeseburger Meatloaf

$7.31 recipe / $1.83 serving

Garlic Herb Baked Chicken Breast sliced and ready to serve

Garlic Herb Baked Chicken Breast

$5.61 recipe / $2.81 per breast

Three bowls of Sweet Chili Chicken Stir Fry

Sweet Chili Chicken Stir Fry Bowls

$10.20 recipe / $2.55 serving

A spoonful of homemade Zuppa Toscana ready to be eaten.

Zuppa Toscana

$7.51 recipe / $0.94 serving

Basic Chili in a bowl being eaten

Simple Homemade Chili

$9.28 recipe / $1.55 serving

Close up of roasted tomatoes on top of Sheet Pan Pesto Chicken DInner

Sheet Pan Pesto Chicken Dinner

$11.99 recipe / $3.00 serving

This Slow Cooker Chicken Tikka Masala boasts a rich and aromatic sauce, and tender juicy chicken. Make four servings for the price of one take out! Budgetbytes.com

Easy Slow Cooker Chicken Tikka Masala

$8.82 recipe / $2.21 serving

These Sweet and Spicy Glazed Chicken Thighs are moist, tender, and have huge flavor with very little effort. Perfect for fast weeknight dinners! Budgetbytes.com

Sweet and Spicy Glazed Chicken Thighs

$4.83 recipe / $1.21 serving