Meat Recipes

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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Creole White Beans with Chicken

$11.75 recipe / $0.98 per cup

Lemon Pepper Chicken with Orzo - BudgetBytes.com

Lemon Pepper Chicken with Orzo

$5.34 recipe / $1.34 serving

Taco Salad Skillet - BudgetBytes.com

Taco Salad Skillet

$7.86 recipe / $1.97 serving

Chicken Kale Caesar Wraps - BudgetBytes.com

Chicken Kale Caesar Wraps

$8.56 recipe / $2.14 wrap

Zucchini Sausage Ravioli - BudgetBytes.com

Zucchini Sausage Ravioli

$11.32 recipe / $2.83 serving

Pineapple Pork Kebabs - BudgetBytes.com

Pineapple Pork Kebabs (no grill required)

$6.80 recipe / $0.68 kebab

Chicken Ropa Vieja - BudgetBytes.com

Slow Cooker Chicken Ropa Vieja

$7.89 recipe / $1.32 serving

Thai Peanut Chicken - BudgetBytes.com

Thai Peanut Chicken

$5.17 recipe / $1.29 serving

Sweet n Spicy Chicken Bowls - BudgetBytes.com

Sweet n’ Spicy Chicken Bowls

$6.05 recipe / $1.51 serving

Mini Garden Turkey Loaves - BudgetBytes.com

Mini Garden Turkey Loaves

$9.44 recipe / $1.57 serving

Blackberry Sage Pork Chops - BudgetBytes.com

Blackberry Sage Pork Chops

$6.30 recipe / $1.58 serving

Fish Tacos with Cumin Lime Slaw - BudgetBytes.com

Fish Tacos with Cumin Lime Slaw

$5.44 recipe / $1.36 serving

Balsamic Chicken Thighs - BudgetBytes.com

Balsamic Chicken Thighs

$4.17 recipe / $1.04 serving

This warm and comforting black bean chili is fast enough to pull together on a busy weeknight and soothing enough to make the stress of the day melt away. BudgetBytes.com

Weeknight Black Bean Chili

$7.19 recipe / $1.20 serving

Celebrate like you're in Louisiana with this easy, filling, and inexpensive one pot favorite, Pastalaya. It's the shortcut pasta version of Jambalaya! BudgetBytes.com

Pastalaya

$7.51 recipe / $1.25 serving

White Beans with Tomato and Sausage - BudgetBytes.com

White Beans with Tomato and Sausage

$6.07 recipe / $1.52 serving

Honey Mustard Pork Chops - BudgetBytes.com

Honey Mustard Pork Chops

$7.66 recipe / $1.92 serving

Slow Cooker White Chicken Chili - BudgetBytes.com

Slow Cooker White Chicken Chili

$11.59 recipe / $2.89 serving

Saucy Southwest Shredded Beef - BudgetBytes.com

Saucy Southwest Shredded Beef

$15.22 recipe / $1.27 serving

Spicy Pork Pad Thai - BudgetBytes.com

Spicy Pork Pad Thai

$6.99 recipe / $1.75 serving

Leftover Stuffin Muffins - BudgetBytes.com

Leftover Stuffin’ Muffins

Rosemary Garlic Beef Stew - BudgetBytes.com

Slow Cooker Rosemary Garlic Beef Stew

$14.08 recipe / $1.41 per cup

Bacon and Spinach Pasta with Parmesan is a quick and flavorful weeknight dinner that only requires a few ingredients. BudgetBytes.com

Bacon and Spinach Pasta with Parmesan

$5.23 recipe / $1.31 serving

Slow Cooker 5 Spice Chicken

Slow Cooker 5 Spice Chicken

$9.39 recipe / $0.94 per piece

Chicken Broth Ingredients in Slow Cooker

How To: Slow Cooker Chicken Broth

Creamy Chicken and Black Bean Enchiladas - Budgetbytes.com

SNAP Challenge: Creamy Chicken and Black Bean Enchiladas

$8.62 recipe / $1.08 per enchilada

This super easy and satisfying, "sweep the kitchen" Penne Pasta with Sausage and Greens is an entire meal in one pot. Cook once, eat all week.

SNAP Challenge: Penne Pasta with Sausage and Greens

$9.23 recipe / $1.32 serving

One Pot Chili Pasta is fast, easy, full of good-for-you beans and vegetables, and just enough cheese to feel like comfort food. BudgetBytes.com

SNAP Challenge: One Pot Chili Pasta

$9.71 recipe / $1.08 serving

Soy Dijon Chicken Thighs with Sweet Potatoes

SNAP Challenge: Soy Dijon Chicken Thighs with Sweet Potatoes

$8.26 recipe / $1.19 serving

Unstuffed Peppers Bowl - Budget Bytes

Unstuffed Bell Peppers

$8.29 recipe / $1.38 serving

Crunchy Kale and Chicken Salad

Crunchy Kale and Chicken Salad

$6.19 recipe / $1.55 serving

Spicy Tuna Guacamole Bowl

Spicy Tuna Guacamole Bowls

$7.45 recipe / $1.86 serving

It only takes one skillet and a few ingredients to make this incredibly flavorful and filling Chorizo Sweet Potato Skillet. BudgetBytes.com

Chorizo Sweet Potato Skillet

$7.09 recipe / $1.81 serving

Blackened Tilapia

Blackened Tilapia

$4.19 recipe / $1.05 serving

Pineapple Teriyaki Chicken Thighs

Baked Pineapple Teriyaki Chicken Thighs

$5.57 recipe / $1.39 serving

If you're looking for a quick and easy dinner, this Southwest Chicken Skillet is it! Precooked chicken makes this dinner possible in about 30 minutes. BudgetBytes.com

Southwest Chicken Skillet

$6.76 recipe / $1.69 serving

Kung Pao Chicken (and vegetables)

Kung Pao Chicken (and vegetables)

$7.26 recipe / $1.82 serving

One Pot Sausage Mushroom Pasta

One Pot Sausage & Mushroom Pasta

$9.23 recipe / $1.15 serving

Beef & Pineapple Enchiladas

Beef & Pineapple Enchiladas

$6.54 recipe / $1.64 serving

Chorizo Chicken Jambalaya

Chorizo Chicken Jambalaya

$8.98 recipe / $1.12 serving

This super easy One Pot Beef & Mushroom Stroganoff is a delicious and comforting weeknight dinner. BudgetBytes.com

One Pot Beef and Mushroom Stroganoff

$7.20 recipe / $1.80 serving

Baked Tilapia with Tomatoes

Baked Tilapia with Tomatoes

$4.80 recipe /$1.20 serving

Kale & Sausage Skillet

Sausage and Kale Skillet

$6.02 recipe / $1.51 serving

Chicken Arrabbiata - Budget Bytes

Chicken Arrabbiata

$7.82 recipe / $1.30 serving

These Green Chile Turkey Burgers can't be beat for a fast, flavorful weeknight dinner. Ready in about 30 minutes and full of southwest flavor. BudgetBytes.com

Green Chile Turkey Burgers

$10.71 recipe / $1.79 serving

Artichoke Chicken Skillet - Budget Bytes

Artichoke Chicken Skillet

$9.84 recipe / $1.64 serving

Honey Sriracha Chicken Thighs

Honey Sriracha Chicken Thighs

$7.29 recipe / $1.22 serving

Chicken Green Chile Enchiladas

Chicken (or Turkey) Green Chile Enchiladas

$9.72 recipe / $1.94 serving