Cheap British recipes

Classic British and European family dinners on a budget: pies, stews, bakes and roasts.

Comfort food on a budget: pies, stews, bakes and traybakes made with cheap, hearty staples like potatoes, root veg, sausages and mince.

110 recipes, cheapest first. Prices are per portion for a family of 4.

Money-saving tips

Root vegetables like carrots, swede and parsnips are cheapest in autumn and winter.
Top a pie with mashed potato instead of pastry to save money.
Serve stews with bread or dumplings to make them go further.

Questions

Which recipe is the cheapest?

Spiced carrot & lentil soup, at about £0.42 a portion for a family of 4.

How much do these dinners cost?

From about £0.42 to £1.96 a portion, with most around £1.04, based on typical UK budget supermarket prices. What you pay depends on where you shop and the brands you choose.

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