What are some cheap meals to cook for a family of five?

Answer by  barkley (951)

Macaroni and cheese, soups with rice and potatoes added, spaghetti, hot dogs and beans, tacos filled with a mixture of ground beef and rice, boiled or scrambled eggs or omeletes, pasta with tomato sauce, etc. Purchase bulk items whenever possible and look for coupons or discounts.

Answer by  Tracipoo (1329)

spaghetti is cheap and feeds a ton of people. also homemade soup or chili. chicken casserole is cheap to make and feeds about five or six people. hots dogs are cheap to make as well as hamburgers. hamburger helper is cheap and feeds alot. hamburger meat in general is cheap and you can make alot of different stuff with it.

Answer by  Jolie (1227)

Spaghetti is always a great choice and cheap. Also hamburgers and hot dogs along with a salad to help make it less fattening. Another good one is vegetable soup.

Answer by  carol (1241)

Pasta is a great way to stretch your dollar, it is inexpensive and goes a long way. Also soups can be inexpensive to make and very filling.