Here are some Budget Whole30 Meals I feed my large family. All of these can feed a family of 7 for under $20! That means that all of these are a full meal (not just entree) for less than $3 per person. Eating healthy can be affordable!

Keep in mind, all of the prices are based on the current prices at my local NorCal Walmart. I cannot tell you how much these meals will cost YOU, based on prices in your area. But, hopefully they will still inspire you. Also, organic/free-range/etc. products are not factored into these prices. Though ideal, not everyone can afford them, especially if they are on a tight budget.

All of these recipes are Whole30 compatible. That means they are also gluten-free, dairy-free, and soy-free. I tried whenever possible to offer nut-free and egg-free options as well. New to Whole30? Learn more about the Whole30 program here. 

My Budget Whole30 Approved Cookbook

Many of these recipes are a sample from my cookbook Whole Food for Your Family, which has 100+ budget- and family-friendly recipes. Want more Budget Whole30 Meals? You can learn more or grab a copy of my cookbook HERE!

Budget Whole30 Meals:

Blackened Chicken with Kale Salad and roasted potatoes with Homemade Ranch = $16.33 total, $2.33 per serving

• Blackened Chicken = $6.18
  • 6 spices = $0.22
  • 2 pounds chicken breast = $5.96
• Roasted Potatoes = $3.94
  • 3 pounds potatoes = $3.78
  • Olive oil + salt = $0.16
• Kale Salad = $3.87
  • Large bunch of kale = $1.28
  • Mix-ins (Broccoli slaw, sunflower seeds, raisins) = $1.97
  • Homemade dressing = $0.62
• Homemade Ranch for dipping = $2.34

Taco Salad = $19.54 total, $2.79 per serving

• Ground beef Taco Meat
  • 2.25 ground beef = $10.72
  • Homemade taco seasoning, double batch = $0.62
• Lettuce = $1.98
• Homemade Cilantro Lime Ranch = $2.18
• Cilantro Lime Cauliflower Rice = $2.96
• Homemade Blender Salsa = $1.08

Out-N-In Bites, Breaded Potato Wedges, and Fruit = $19.96 total, $2.85 per serving

• Out-N-In Bites = $14.84
  • Ground beef, 2.25 pounds = $10.28
  • Veggies = $2.06
  • Homemade secret sauce = $2.16
• Breaded Potato Wedges (Double Batch; in my Cookbook, page 227 OR use my Garlic Fries for a similar price) = $3.50
  • Russet Potatoes – $1.42
  • Eggs – $0.52
  • Compatible flour – $1.20
  • Seasonings – $0.36
• Fruit, 2 pounds on sale = $1.98

Tuna Taco Fritters, Cilantro Salsa Slaw, Cilantro Lime Ranch, and Fruit = $19.17 total, $2.74 per serving

• Taco Tuna Fritters (triple batch) = $8.22
  • Sweet potatoes = $1.92
  • 3 cans tuna = $2.34
  • Eggs = $1.56
  • Flour + seasoning = $1.85
  • Oil = $0.55
• Cilantro Salsa Slaw = $7.36
  • Coleslaw = $1.98
  • Pico de Gallo = $2.59
  • Avocado = $1.55
  • Cilantro Ranch = $0.97
  • Jalapeno = $0.28
• Extra Cilantro Lime Ranch, for dipping = $1.94
• Apples = $1.63

Hash Brown Waffles with BBQ Chicken and Ranch = $19.36 total, $2.77 per serving

• BBQ Chicken (page 146 of my cookbook) = $9.51
  • 2.5 pounds chicken breast = $7.35
  • 2 cups homemade BBQ Sauce = $2.16
• Hash Brown Waffles (triple batch) = $8.46
  • Frozen hash browns = $4.03
  • Eggs = $2.34
  • Oil = $1.01
  • Seasonings = $1.07
• Toppings
  • Homemade Ranch = $1.17
  • Cilantro = $0.22

Budget Beef Stew with Side Salad or fruit = $20 total, $2.85

• Budget Beef Stew = $16.06
  • Ground beef, 2 pounds = $9.00
  • Potatoes = $0.97
  • Carrots = $0.33
  • Cauliflower = $2.76
  • Broth = $1.68
  • Seasonings = $0.56
• Use remaining amount for side salad or fruit = $3.94

Creamy Jalapeño Chicken, Cilantro Lime Cauliflower Rice, and Cilantro Salsa Slaw = $19.67 total, $2.81 per serving

• Creamy Jalapeño Chicken (double batch, in my Cookbook page 133) = $9.36
  • 2 pounds chicken breast = $5.96
  • Coconut milk = $1.12
  • Jalapeños = $0.84
  • Seasonings = $1.44
• Cilantro Lime Cauliflower Rice = $2.96
  • Cauliflower rice = $2.12
  • Seasonings = $0.84
• Cilantro Salsa Slaw = $7.36
  • Coleslaw = $1.98
  • Pico de Gallo = $2.59
  • Avocado = $1.55
  • Cilantro Ranch = $0.97
  • Jalapeno = $0.28

Italian Toss and Bake Chicken, Spiralized Potato “Noodles” and Side Caesar Salad = $18.73 total, $2.68 per person

• Italian Toss & Bake Chicken (in my Cookbook, page 130) = $8.20
  • Chicken breast, 2 pounds = $5.94
  • Almond flour = $1.96
  • Spices = $0.40
• Spiralized Russet Potato “Noodles” = $4.20
  • Russet potatoes, 2 lbs = $2.08
  • Olive oil = $0.16
  • Marinara = $1.96
• Side Caesar Salad = $6.33
  • Homemade Caesar Dressing (my Cookbook, page 204) = $6.33
  • Nuts & Seeds = $1.10
  • Avocado = $1.08
  • Lettuce = $1.98

Chicken Stir Fry = $19.33 total, $2.67 per serving

• Homemade Teriyaki Sauce, 12oz (in my Cookbook, page 148) = $4.36
  • Coconut aminos = $2.13
  • Basalmic vinegar = $0.43
  • Orange juice = $0.28
  • Date paste = $0.87
  • Potato starch = $0.15
  • Spices = $0.16
• Chicken and Stir Fry Veggies = $9.00
  • Chicken breast, 2 pounds = $5.96
  • Frozen veggies, 24oz = $2.88
  • Oil = $0.16
• Cauliflower Rice = $3.98
• Fruit that’s on sale = $1.99 

Chicken Confetti Nuggets with Broccoli Salad and Fries = $19.75 total, $2.82 per serving

• Confetti Chicken Nuggets (Double Batch; in my Cookbook, page 86 OR use my Chicken Zucchini Nuggets for a similar price) = $8.50
  • Ground Chicken – $5.82
  • Steamed Veggies – $1.96
  • Compatible flour – $0.46
  • Seasonings – $0.26
• Broccoli Salad (also in my Cookbook, page 215) = $7.75
  • Broccoli Florets – $2.81
  • Broccoli Slaw – $0.42
  • Grapes – $0.73
  • Almonds – $0.72
  • Raisins – $0.41
  • Mayo – $1.23
  • Date Paste – $1.31
  • Red wine vinegar – $0.12
• Breaded Potato Wedges (Double Batch; in my Cookbook, page 227 OR use my Garlic Fries for a similar price) = $3.50
  • Russet Potatoes – $1.42
  • Eggs – $0.52
  • Compatible flour – $1.20
  • Seasonings – $0.36

Pineapple Chicken or Turkey Meatballs with Almond Green Bean Caulirice + Fruit = $19.56 total, $2.79 per serving

• Pineapple Chicken or Turkey Meatballs (1.5x batch, also in my cookbook on page 136) = $10.20
  • Ground meat = $5.79
  • Canned pineapple = $1.28
  • Spices = $0.11
  • Sauce = $3.02
• Almond Green Bean Cauliflower Rice (2x batch, in my cookbook on page 230) $7.60
  • Ghee = $1.20
  • Frozen caulirice = $2.66
  • Seasonings = $0.20
  • Chicken broth = $0.74
  • Frozen green beans = $1.60
  • Almonds = $1.20
• Fruit: 2 pounds of Oranges = $1.76

Paleo Chick-fil-a Chicken with Onion Rings and Crispy Freezer Veggies + Ranch = $19.81 total, $2.83 per serving

• Paleo Chick-fil-a Strips (Double Batch, also in my cookbook on page 70) = $9.22
  • Chicken breast – $5.96
  • Pickle juice – $1.00
  • Eggs – $0.52
  • Flour + seasonings – $1.74
• Homemade Onion Rings (Double Batch, in my cookbook on page 212) = $5.39
  • Onions – $1.56
  • Flour + Seasonings – $1.86
  • Eggs – $0.52
  • Coconut oil – $1.45
• Roasted Freezer Veggies (steamed then seasoned and air fried. Also in my cookbook on page 247) = $3.64
• Homemade ranch = $1.56

Plantain Taco Hash with Cilantro Salsa Slaw = $19.89, $2.84 per serving

• Plantain Taco Hash = $12.53
  • Cooking oil = $.24 (use olive oil instead of coconut oil, as it’s more budget-friendly)
  • 3 yellow plantains = $2.04
  • 2 bell peppers = $1.36
  • Onion = $.62
  • 2 pounds ground meat of choice = $3.98*2 = 7.96 (we double the protein just to make sure our large family has the protein we need).
  • Taco seasoning = $.31
• Cilantro Salsa Slaw = $7.36
  • Coleslaw = $1.98
  • Pico de Gallo = $2.59
  • Avocado = $1.55
  • Cilantro Ranch = $0.97
  • Jalapeno = $0.28

Lettuce-Wrapped Burgers with Curly Fries, Kale Chips, and fruit = $19.19, $2.74 per serving

• Lettuce-Wrapped Burgers = $14
  • Meat = $8.65
  • Lettuce = $1.88
  • Tomato = $0.82
  • Onion = $0.91
  • Date mustard = $1.74
• Curly fries = $1.24
  • Russet Potatoes = $0.95
  • Spices = $0.12
  • Olive oil = $0.17
• Kale chips (1.5x batch) = $2.86
  • Kale = $2.96
  • Olive oil = $0.13
  • Nutritional Yeast = $0.47
  • Garlic salt = $0.04
• 1/2 a pineapple = $1.09