Cheap Costco meals: budget dinners from bulk buys
Cheap meals at Costco start with bulk chicken, rice and eggs. Portion and freeze once, then cook budget dinners for under $10 a night.
Start my Costco week planYour Costco budget meals week
$36 / 7 dinners
Mon
Lemon garlic chicken & rice
Tue
Turkey taco bowls
Wed
Creamy tomato pasta
Thu
Sheet-pan sausage & veggies
Fri
Black bean burrito skillet
Sat
Salmon rice bowls
Sun
Veggie fried rice with eggs
Cheap Costco meals under $10
Creamy tomato pasta$2.09/serving
610 kcal · P 19g · C 84g · F 21g
Black bean burrito skillet$2.28/serving
520 kcal · P 22g · C 70g · F 15g
Veggie fried rice with eggs$1.81/serving
490 kcal · P 18g · C 68g · F 15g
Costco budget meals shopping list
Produce
- ☐ Onions
- ☐ Garlic
- ☐ Lemons
- ☐ Bell peppers
- ☐ Broccoli
- ☐ Spinach
Protein
- ☐ Chicken thighs
- ☐ Ground turkey
- ☐ Smoked sausage
- ☐ Salmon fillets
- ☐ Eggs
Pantry
- ☐ Long-grain rice
- ☐ Pasta
- ☐ Crushed tomatoes
- ☐ Black beans
- ☐ Tortillas
Dairy
- ☐ Shredded cheese
- ☐ Sour cream
- ☐ Butter
Tips for shopping at Costco
- Buy proteins in bulk, portion and freeze on day one.
- Rotisserie chicken can cover two dinners and a lunch.
- Share large produce packs with a neighbor to avoid waste.
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Costco: bulk-buy meal prep that lasts the whole week
EverYum plans 7 dinners around what you can buy at Costco, with calories, macros and one aisle-grouped list. Prices are approximate and vary by location.
Frequently asked questions
Buy proteins and grains in bulk, freeze portions and lean on rotisserie chicken. That keeps our cheap Costco meals under $10 for four.
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