Inflation in Germany rose again in October 2022 and, according to forecasts from the Federal Statistical Office, services and goods are almost 11% more expensive than in October 2021. Unfortunately, German consumers have to expect rising prices in the coming months because inflation is unlikely to subside any time soon . But in times when everything feels like it's getting more expensive every day and with the holidays just around the corner, we all want to save some money at every turn. Weekly shopping shouldn't put a big hole in our wallet and in order to cook cheaply, we don't have to sacrifice taste. Our suggestions for quick andcheap recipesThey promise great enjoyment for little money and taste really wonderful! Whether a classic potato gratin, carrot soup or a minced meat pan – these dishes fulfill all culinary wishes! Read on and enjoy it.
Cheap recipes without meat
Compared to October 2021, the prices for meat and meat products have risen by a whopping 19.5 percent. To save some money, how about getting some cheap onesPrepare vegetarian recipes. Would you like some delicious ones?Meatless meatballs? Or would you rather have a vegan carrot soup? To save money, always buy seasonal vegetables. And here are a few very affordable meat-free recipes that the whole family will enjoy.
Potato gratin recipe
in the mood forcheap recipesfrom grandma's times? Sometimes the simplest dishes taste best and a potato gratin is a real classic of hearty cuisine that tastes great as a side dish or as a main course.
Ingredients for 4-6 servings:
- 800 grams of potatoes, waxy
- 2 cloves of garlic, finely chopped
- 250 ml milk
- 250 ml Sahne
- 200 grams of Edam or mountain cheese
- Salt and pepper
Preparation:
- Preheat the oven to 200 degrees and grease a baking dish with butter.
- Peel the potatoes and cut them into thin slices using a vegetable slicer or in the food processor.
- Whisk cream, milk and garlic cloves together in a bowl.
- Season the potatoes with salt and pepper and place them in the baking dish.
- Pour the cream mixture over it and season with a little salt if desired.
- Finally sprinkle with the cheese and bake for 50-60 minutes until golden brown.
- And voilà – your classic potato gratin is ready!
Bean stew with tomatoes and spinach
At just €2.50 per serving, full of flavor and nutrients, this bean stew with tomatoes is a healthy and affordable recipe that the whole family will love.
Ingredients for 4 servings:
- 1 medium onion, chopped finely
- 3 cloves of garlic, finely chopped
- 2 x 400 grams of diced canned tomatoes
- 2 x 400 grams of canned white beans
- 200 grams of baby spinach
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 bunch fresh basil
- Salt and pepper
Preparation:
- Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat and sauté onions for 6-7 minutes until translucent.
- Add garlic and sauté for 1 minute.
- Add tomatoes and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes until sauce thickens slightly.
- Add white beans and spinach and simmer for another 6-7 minutes.
- Remove from heat and sprinkle with basil.
- Serve the bean stew with some bread and enjoy!
Vegan cheap recipe: carrot soup with potatoes
Healthy, inexpensive recipes that also taste delicious? This creamy carrot soup with potatoes is only 200 calories per serving and is ideal for a quick and easy weeknight dinner.
Ingredients for 4 servings:
- 800 grams of carrots
- 200 grams of potatoes, peeled
- 2 medium onions, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, diced
- 800 ml vegetable broth
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 bunch of fresh coriander
- Salt and pepper
Preparation:
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat and sauté onions for 5-6 minutes.
- Add garlic and sauté for 1 minute.
- Add carrots, potatoes and vegetable broth to the pot and season with salt and pepper,
- Bring to a boil and reduce heat.
- Cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes or until vegetables begin to soften.
- Remove the pot from the heat and add fresh cilantro.
- Puree finely with a hand blender or in the food processor and your vegan carrot soup is ready.
Vegetarian fried rice with vegetables
No matter whether you want to prepare cheap recipes vegetarian or with meat - rice is still one of the cheapest foods and can be prepared in a variety of ways. With our recipe for fried rice with vegetables, only good things will come to your plate.
Ingredients for 4 servings:
- 250 grams of rice
- 2 cloves of garlic
- 150 grams of peas, frozen
- 200 grams carrots, diced small
- 100 grams of sweet corn, frozen
- 1 small piece of ginger (optional), diced
- 4 Owner
- 1 bunch of spring onions, cut into thin rings
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- Pfeffer
Preparation:
- Cook rice in 3 times the amount of water according to package instructions and allow to cool completely.
- Heat olive oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat and sauté carrots and scallions for 5-6 minutes.
- Add garlic, peas, sweetcorn and ginger and fry for 2-3 minutes.
- Add rice to the pan and fry for 3 minutes, stirring constantly.
- Whisk eggs and soy sauce together in a bowl.
- Gently push the mixture to the edge of the pan and mix in the eggs.
- Season the fried rice with pepper and enjoy.
Cheap recipes with meat
And of course we also thought of the meat eaters among you and put together a few affordable recipes with meat.
Minced meat pan with travel
Looking for ideas for inexpensive family recipes? This Ground Beef Rice and Bean Stir Fry is just perfect for a quick and delicious dinner for busy weeknights.
Ingredients for 4 servings:
- 260 grams of precooked brown rice
- 350 grams of mixed minced meat
- 150 grams of sweet corn, frozen
- 1 can black beans, drained
- 400 grams of diced canned tomatoes or salsa
- 1 teaspoon paprika powder
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper
Preparation:
- Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat and fry minced meat for 5-6 minutes, stirring constantly.
- Add tomatoes, sweetcorn and black beans and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer for 7-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until sauce has thickened.
- Season with spices and your quick dinner is ready.
Healthy, inexpensive recipes for dinner: chicken legs with vegetables from the oven
Chicken thighs are significantly cheaper than chicken breast fillet, but still taste very good. Especially when you need quick and cheap recipes for dinner, oven-baked chicken legs are your salvation. And the best part? The recipe is super customizable and you can use any vegetables you have in the fridge.
Ingredients for 4-6 servings:
- 6 chicken thighs, with bones and skin
- 400 grams of potatoes, peeled and quartered
- 400 grams of green beans, ends trimmed
- 30 ml olive oil
- 1 teaspoon each Italian seasoning and paprika powder
- Salt and pepper
Preparation:
- Preheat the oven to 200 degrees and line a large baking tray with baking paper.
- Season the chicken thighs well with half the olive oil and the spices.
- Mix vegetables with the remaining olive oil.
- Spread the chicken thighs and potatoes on the baking tray and bake for 30 minutes.
- Add green beans and bake for another 15-20 minutes.
- Serve with a salad and enjoy.
Crispy fish fillets in a potato chip crust
And here is a quick and inexpensive recipe for all fish lovers! Have you ever baked fish fillets with a chip crust? If not, then you've already missed something. We tried the recipe ourselves and really enjoyed it.
Ingredients:
- 4 pieces of fish fillets of your choice, such as cod or pollock
- 1 No
- 70-80 grams of potato chips
- 1 teaspoon paprika powder
- The juice of 1 lemon
- Salt and pepper
Preparation:
- Preheat the oven to 200 degrees and line a baking tray with baking paper.
- Rinse the fish fillets with cold water, pat dry and sprinkle with lemon juice.
- Crumble potato chips and place in a bowl.
- Whisk egg in a separate bowl.
- Season the fish with salt and pepper and dip first in the egg and then in the chips.
- Bake for 10-15 minutes until golden brown and serve with a side dish of your choice.
