Sometimes you need to take drastic measures so you can hit a financial goal, especially when you’re in Dave Ramsey’s baby steps 1 or 2. Your food/grocery budget is one area you might want to crush during this time, which is why I’ve put together this list of ideas for easy Dave Ramsey recipes.
They might not be the most healthy foods you could choose, but when you’re focused on paying off debt, sometimes you just want yummy food that’s cheap and easy!
That’s where this list comes in to play. When we were getting out of debt, it seems like I was always searching for new Dave Ramsey recipes and dinner ideas that would help us reach our goals.
You might also like: My Dave Ramsey beans + rice meal plan
Another bonus of doing some strict recipe planning is that it ultimately saves time and money. A simple meal is quick to prepare almost any time, day or night, and going grocery shopping is quicker and easier, too.
You might also choose to use a meal planning service like the one Dave mentions on his show, emeals ( <– this link takes you to a free 14-day trial for their Dave Ramsey “budget” meal plan). There’s a small fee for their service, but they save you money overall, so many people find that it’s worth it to give them a try. They’ll even have everything waiting for you at your local WalMart store for pick-up. No impulse shopping for you! That’s pretty cool.
(*Note: Recently we’ve used the discount meal service EveryPlate, which has a promo for just $1.99 per meal. Try Everyplate at $1.99/meal + get an additional 20% off your next 2 boxes!
I also recommend staying away from convenience foods and heavily processed foods. Chips and pop are not only super unhealthy, but they’re MAJOR budget busters.
Now, let’s get that debt paid off fast! Without further ado…
17+ Dave Ramsey Recipes That’ll Help You Crush Your Debt
Perfect Pesto Pasta with Chicken
Crockpot Chicken Tater Tot Casserole
Million Dollar Spaghetti Casserole
Ramen Noodles (you can simmer in some frozen veggies and top with tuna or an egg)
15 Minute Refried Bean Tostadas
Grilled Cheese with Tomato Soup
Southern Style Beans and Cornbread
What are your favorite Dave Ramsey recipes that help you keep your grocery budget down? Let us know in the comments!
Pro Tip: Give eMeals a try. This is the meal planning service Dave Ramsey recommends on his show. For a small fee, they’ll even send your meal plan and shopping list over to a local store (like WalMart!) and have your groceries ready for you to just pick-up and go. Click here to try it free for 14 days.
FREE MEAL PLAN
Our free beans & rice meal plan comes straight to your email and is completely printable, so you can print it whenever you like. It’s helpful, easy, and will inspire you to eat at home! Get it here.
Love the recipes ! Single mom of special needs kiddo and struggling with money and paying off debt ! Hope to have more great info from you