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Freezer-friendly budget meals
Cook once, eat twice. These cheap dinners freeze well, so you can batch cook and save money and time.
230 recipes, cheapest first. Prices are per portion for a family of 4.
- Mexican lentil soupMexican & Caribbean · 35 mins · Vegetarian£0.39
- Japanese-style vegetable curryAsian · 40 mins · Vegetarian£0.40
- Lentil sloppy joesAmerican · 30 mins · Vegetarian£0.42
- Spiced carrot & lentil soupBritish & European · 35 mins · Vegetarian£0.42
- Spiced parsnip & apple soupBritish & European · 40 mins · Vegetarian£0.45
- Cabbage, pea & potato curry with naanIndian · 35 mins · Vegetarian£0.48
- Rajma (kidney bean curry)Indian · 35 mins · Vegetarian£0.49
- Spiced lentil & spinach soup with naanIndian · 35 mins · Vegetarian£0.50
- Greek lentil soupMediterranean · 40 mins · Vegetarian£0.51
- Saag aloo with riceIndian · 35 mins · Vegetarian£0.52
- Lentil cottage pieBritish & European · 70 mins · Vegetarian£0.52
- Pea & mint soupBritish & European · 25 mins · Vegetarian£0.52
- Pasta e fagioli (pasta & bean soup)Italian · 35 mins · Vegetarian£0.53
- Potato & kale soup (caldo verde-style)Mediterranean · 35 mins · Vegetarian£0.54
- Root vegetable & lentil soupBritish & European · 40 mins · Vegetarian£0.54
- Black bean burgers with slawAmerican · 40 mins · Vegetarian£0.58
- Smoky BBQ beans with jacket potatoesAmerican · 75 mins · Vegetarian£0.59
- Squash & red lentil soupBritish & European · 45 mins · Vegetarian£0.60
- Spaghetti & lentil meatballsItalian · 50 mins · Vegetarian£0.61
- Tuscan tomato & bread soupItalian · 35 mins · Vegetarian£0.61
- Minestrone soup with breadItalian · 40 mins · Vegetarian£0.62
- Bean burgers & sweet potato wedgesAmerican · 45 mins · Vegetarian£0.63
- Dal makhani-style lentils & beansIndian · 40 mins · Vegetarian£0.63
- Spanish chickpea & spinach stewMediterranean · 25 mins · Vegetarian£0.63
- Hungarian-style bean goulashBritish & European · 40 mins · Vegetarian£0.64
- Loaded baked potato soupAmerican · 35 mins · Vegetarian£0.64
- Lentil & bean chilliMexican & Caribbean · 45 mins · Vegetarian£0.64
- Red beans & riceAmerican · 40 mins · Vegetarian£0.65
- Winter veg stew & dumplingsBritish & European · 75 mins · Vegetarian£0.66
- Mushroom & pea curryIndian · 30 mins · Vegetarian£0.66
- Tuscan bean & cabbage soupItalian · 40 mins · Vegetarian£0.66
- Chana masala with naanIndian · 30 mins · Vegetarian£0.66
- French onion soup with cheesy toastsBritish & European · 60 mins · Vegetarian£0.67
- Chickpea falafel pittas with yoghurtMediterranean · 35 mins · Vegetarian£0.68
- Sausage & pepper pastaItalian · 35 mins£0.69
- Red lentil dahlIndian · 35 mins · Vegetarian£0.69
- Lentil & mushroom bologneseItalian · 45 mins · Vegetarian£0.69
- Vegetable cobbler with cheese sconesBritish & European · 60 mins · Vegetarian£0.69
- Smoky butter bean & tomato stewMediterranean · 30 mins · Vegetarian£0.69
- Leek & potato soup with breadBritish & European · 40 mins · Vegetarian£0.70
- Caribbean squash & coconut soupMexican & Caribbean · 40 mins · Vegetarian£0.73
- Moroccan-style vegetable tagine with couscousMediterranean · 45 mins · Vegetarian£0.73
- Spinach & soft cheese pasta bakeItalian · 50 mins · Vegetarian£0.73
- Lebanese-style chicken & riceMediterranean · 40 mins£0.73
- Thai-style coconut & sweet potato soupAsian · 35 mins · Vegetarian£0.74
- Cauliflower & potato curry with naanIndian · 40 mins · Vegetarian£0.74
- Aloo gobi with naanIndian · 35 mins · Vegetarian£0.74
- Black bean & sweetcorn chilli soupMexican & Caribbean · 30 mins · Vegetarian£0.75
- Mediterranean vegetable & bean soupMediterranean · 35 mins · Vegetarian£0.75
- Spanish lentil & chorizo stewMediterranean · 40 mins£0.75
- Pea & ham soupBritish & European · 35 mins£0.76
- Sweet potato & chickpea curryIndian · 40 mins · Vegetarian£0.76
- Sweetcorn chowderAmerican · 35 mins · Vegetarian£0.77
- Chicken pozole-style soupMexican & Caribbean · 40 mins£0.77
- Sausage pasta bakeItalian · 40 mins£0.77
- Sweet potato & bean chilliMexican & Caribbean · 45 mins · Vegetarian£0.78
- Broccoli & cheddar soupBritish & European · 30 mins · Vegetarian£0.78
- Sausage & vegetable hotpotBritish & European · 70 mins£0.78
- Sausage & lentil stewBritish & European · 50 mins£0.78
- Chickpea & spinach curryIndian · 30 mins · Vegetarian£0.79
- Caponata pastaItalian · 35 mins · Vegetarian£0.80
- Chickpea & butternut squash curryIndian · 40 mins · Vegetarian£0.80
- Lentil loaf with mash & green beansAmerican · 75 mins · Vegetarian£0.80
- Sweet potato & red lentil stewIndian · 40 mins · Vegetarian£0.80
- Jamaican-style curried sweet potato & chickpeasMexican & Caribbean · 40 mins · Vegetarian£0.81
- Vegetable korma with naanIndian · 35 mins · Vegetarian£0.82
- Tuna fishcakesBritish & European · 45 mins£0.82
- Mushroom & tomato pasta bake with crispy crumbsItalian · 40 mins · Vegetarian£0.84
- Mushroom, leek & potato pieBritish & European · 60 mins · Vegetarian£0.86
- Vegetable & cheddar crumbleBritish & European · 55 mins · Vegetarian£0.86
- Sausage & bean casseroleBritish & European · 45 mins£0.86
- Spiced vegetable samosa pieIndian · 55 mins · Vegetarian£0.86
- Sweet potato & black bean enchiladasMexican & Caribbean · 50 mins · Vegetarian£0.87
- Bean & rice burritosMexican & Caribbean · 30 mins · Vegetarian£0.88
- Chicken & sweetcorn soupAsian · 30 mins£0.88
- Chicken & dumplingsAmerican · 60 mins£0.88
- Sausage & lentil ragu with pastaItalian · 45 mins£0.89
- Scottish stoviesBritish & European · 60 mins£0.92
- Butternut squash & spinach lasagneItalian · 75 mins · Vegetarian£0.93
- Homemade sausage rolls with beansBritish & European · 40 mins£0.94
- Italian wedding soupItalian · 40 mins£0.94
- Simple chicken curryIndian · 45 mins£0.97
- Caribbean-style fish cakes with saladMexican & Caribbean · 40 mins£0.97
- Italian sausage, bean & kale soupItalian · 35 mins£0.97
- Tuna pasta bakeItalian · 35 mins£0.97
- Chicken & spinach saag curryIndian · 35 mins£0.98
- Aubergine & chickpea curryIndian · 40 mins · Vegetarian£0.98
- Pork meatballs, mash & gravyBritish & European · 50 mins£0.98
- BBQ pork meatballs with rice & cornAmerican · 40 mins£0.99
- Smoked mackerel fishcakes with peasBritish & European · 40 mins£1.00
- Tuna & spinach pasta bakeItalian · 40 mins£1.00
- Ratatouille with cheesy jacket potatoesMediterranean · 75 mins · Vegetarian£1.01
- Spanish chicken & riceMediterranean · 45 mins£1.01
- Chicken tinga tacosMexican & Caribbean · 40 mins£1.01
- Chicken, chickpea & honey tagine-style stewMediterranean · 45 mins£1.01
- Keema-stuffed jacket potatoesIndian · 75 mins£1.02
- Chicken & leek soup with crusty breadBritish & European · 40 mins£1.03
- Turkey meatballs with spaghettiItalian · 40 mins£1.04
- Cheese & bean pastiesBritish & European · 50 mins · Vegetarian£1.05
- Cheesy chicken & broccoli rice bakeAmerican · 45 mins£1.05
- Pork & apple burgers with chipsBritish & European · 40 mins£1.05
- Mild chicken korma-style curryIndian · 40 mins£1.06
- Cheesy beef pasta bakeItalian · 40 mins£1.06
- Meatballs in tomato sauceItalian · 45 mins£1.06
- Chicken & sweetcorn chowderAmerican · 35 mins£1.07
- Chicken pot pieAmerican · 55 mins£1.07
- Taco-spiced beef pastaMexican & Caribbean · 30 mins£1.08
- Turkey kofta with tomato riceMediterranean · 40 mins£1.08
- Chicken & chorizo riceMediterranean · 40 mins£1.08
- Mild coconut chicken curryIndian · 35 mins£1.08
- Turkey chilli macAmerican · 35 mins£1.08
- Lasagne soupItalian · 35 mins£1.09
- Butter chicken-style curryIndian · 40 mins£1.09
- Beef cobblerBritish & European · 65 mins£1.09
- Turkey bologneseItalian · 40 mins£1.09
- Thai-style peanut chicken & potato curryAsian · 40 mins£1.09
- Thai-style fishcakes with sweet chilli riceAsian · 35 mins£1.10
- Baked meatball pastaItalian · 45 mins£1.11
- Spanish-style sausage & butter bean stewMediterranean · 40 mins£1.11
- Sloppy joesAmerican · 25 mins£1.11
- BBQ pulled pork-style buns with slawAmerican · 40 mins£1.12
- Tuscan-style chicken & butter bean stewItalian · 40 mins£1.12
- Mince & dumplingsBritish & European · 75 mins£1.12
- Beef & rice stuffed peppersMediterranean · 50 mins£1.12
- Turkey keema with riceIndian · 30 mins£1.12
- Pork & ginger meatballs with noodlesAsian · 35 mins£1.12
- Chicken & mushroom casserole with mashBritish & European · 55 mins£1.13
- Spaghetti bologneseItalian · 45 mins£1.13
- Creamy chicken, leek & potato bakeBritish & European · 55 mins£1.13
- Cottage pieBritish & European · 70 mins£1.13
- Slow-cooked beef stewBritish & European · 150 mins£1.14
- Chicken enchilada rice bakeMexican & Caribbean · 45 mins£1.14
- Chicken & chickpea paprika stewMediterranean · 50 mins£1.15
- Pork meatballs in creamy mushroom sauceItalian · 40 mins£1.15
- Chicken & butter bean casseroleBritish & European · 50 mins£1.16
- Turkey seekh-style kebabs with rice & raitaIndian · 35 mins£1.16
- Chicken cacciatore with potatoesItalian · 50 mins£1.17
- Beef keema with peasIndian · 35 mins£1.17
- Turkey & apple meatballs with mashBritish & European · 45 mins£1.17
- Greek-style beef stifadoMediterranean · 150 mins£1.17
- Pork & bean chilliMexican & Caribbean · 45 mins£1.17
- Corned beef & potato pieBritish & European · 60 mins£1.17
- Takeaway-style chicken curryAsian · 30 mins£1.18
- Caribbean-style chicken & pineapple curryMexican & Caribbean · 40 mins£1.18
- Lamb dhansak-style lentil curryIndian · 45 mins£1.18
- Minced beef & onion pieBritish & European · 60 mins£1.19
- Chilli beef & sweet potato bakeMexican & Caribbean · 55 mins£1.19
- Cuban-style beef picadillo with riceMexican & Caribbean · 35 mins£1.19
- Scotch brothBritish & European · 90 mins£1.19
- Cheeseburger potato bakeAmerican · 50 mins£1.20
- Moroccan-style lamb & chickpea stewMediterranean · 50 mins£1.20
- Pork vindaloo-style curryIndian · 45 mins£1.20
- Chicken tortilla soupMexican & Caribbean · 35 mins£1.20
- Cottage pie with sweet potato toppingBritish & European · 70 mins£1.21
- Homemade burgers & chipsAmerican · 35 mins£1.21
- Tuna noodle casseroleAmerican · 40 mins£1.22
- Moroccan-style pork & chickpea stewMediterranean · 45 mins£1.23
- Lamb & potato curryIndian · 40 mins£1.23
- Fish kofta with couscousMediterranean · 35 mins£1.24
- Turkey burgers & sweet potato wedgesAmerican · 45 mins£1.24
- Beef kofta with tzatziki & riceMediterranean · 35 mins£1.25
- Swedish-style meatballs with mashBritish & European · 50 mins£1.26
- Chicken & ham pieBritish & European · 60 mins£1.26
- Maryland-style fish cakes with cornAmerican · 35 mins£1.26
- Pot roast-style beef & vegetablesAmerican · 150 mins£1.26
- Turkey & chickpea curryIndian · 35 mins£1.27
- Chicken pasta bakeItalian · 40 mins£1.27
- Chicken & sweetcorn pasta bakeBritish & European · 40 mins£1.27
- Salmon fishcakes with green beansBritish & European · 40 mins£1.27
- Beef & barley stewBritish & European · 150 mins£1.28
- Turkey chilliMexican & Caribbean · 45 mins£1.30
- Beef & potato curryIndian · 120 mins£1.30
- Beef & bean burritosMexican & Caribbean · 30 mins£1.30
- Turkey meatball subsAmerican · 35 mins£1.31
- Beef & bean enchiladasMexican & Caribbean · 45 mins£1.31
- Turkey & rice soupAmerican · 35 mins£1.31
- Beef rendang-style curryAsian · 150 mins£1.31
- Pork carnitas-style tacosMexican & Caribbean · 45 mins£1.31
- Roasted vegetable lasagneItalian · 75 mins · Vegetarian£1.32
- Beef goulash with potatoesBritish & European · 130 mins£1.33
- Turkey & feta meatballs with Greek salad & riceMediterranean · 40 mins£1.33
- Chilli con carneMexican & Caribbean · 50 mins£1.33
- Turkey & chorizo paella-style riceMediterranean · 40 mins£1.33
- Lamb meatballs with tomato couscousMediterranean · 40 mins£1.33
- Sausage & prawn gumbo-style stewAmerican · 50 mins£1.33
- Beef mince stroganoffBritish & European · 30 mins£1.33
- Pork ragu with gnocchiItalian · 35 mins£1.34
- Turkey & black bean enchiladasMexican & Caribbean · 45 mins£1.34
- Turkey & herb meatballs with gravy & mashBritish & European · 50 mins£1.35
- Lamb & vegetable hotpotBritish & European · 90 mins£1.35
- Pork, sweet potato & black bean stewMexican & Caribbean · 45 mins£1.36
- Fish pieBritish & European · 70 mins£1.37
- Shepherd's pieBritish & European · 75 mins£1.37
- Beef & black bean chilliMexican & Caribbean · 45 mins£1.37
- Turkey tikka masalaIndian · 40 mins£1.37
- Turkey taco-stuffed peppersMexican & Caribbean · 50 mins£1.37
- Massaman-style beef & potato curryAsian · 150 mins£1.37
- Beef barbacoa-style tacosMexican & Caribbean · 150 mins£1.38
- Meatloaf with mash & green beansAmerican · 75 mins£1.38
- Chicken & pesto pasta bakeItalian · 40 mins£1.38
- Chicken & bacon puff pieBritish & European · 60 mins£1.38
- Greek-style lamb pasta bakeMediterranean · 60 mins£1.38
- Chicken jalfrezi-style curryIndian · 35 mins£1.38
- Thai green-style turkey curryAsian · 30 mins£1.39
- Baked chicken & bean chimichangasMexican & Caribbean · 40 mins£1.39
- Irish-style lamb stewBritish & European · 120 mins£1.39
- Lamb & sweet potato curryIndian · 40 mins£1.40
- Minty lamb meatballs with mash & peasBritish & European · 45 mins£1.41
- Lamb & spinach curryIndian · 40 mins£1.41
- Curried lamb shepherd's pieIndian · 75 mins£1.41
- Creamy turkey, leek & mushroom pasta bakeBritish & European · 45 mins£1.42
- Lamb & vegetable pasties with beansBritish & European · 60 mins£1.44
- Lamb, leek & barley stewBritish & European · 120 mins£1.44
- Chicken, leek & mushroom pieBritish & European · 60 mins£1.45
- Lamb kofta curry with naanIndian · 45 mins£1.45
- Italian beef & pepper stewItalian · 130 mins£1.46
- Lamb keema with naanIndian · 35 mins£1.47
- Slow-simmered lamb ragu with spaghettiItalian · 60 mins£1.49
- Turkey cacciatore with pastaItalian · 40 mins£1.50
- Turkey & mushroom stroganoffBritish & European · 30 mins£1.51
- Chicken Kiev-style bakesBritish & European · 50 mins£1.53
- Lamb & mint burgers with chipsBritish & European · 40 mins£1.54
- Lamb & bean chilliMexican & Caribbean · 45 mins£1.54
- Beef lasagneItalian · 80 mins£1.55
- Turkey, tomato & butter bean stewBritish & European · 40 mins£1.56
- Moussaka-style lamb & potato bakeMediterranean · 80 mins£1.68
- Welsh lamb cawlBritish & European · 120 mins£1.72
- Turkey & courgette lasagneItalian · 80 mins£1.72
- Lamb meatball & aubergine traybakeMediterranean · 50 mins£1.75
- Salmon burgers with slawAmerican · 30 mins£2.22
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