Carby

Cheap H-E-B dinners for a family of 4

The 5 cheapest dinners below cost about $27.88 in total at H-E-B for 4 people. These are recipe ingredient estimates from Carby’s catalog and a store price adjustment, not live H-E-B prices. Your checkout total may differ because of package sizes, local prices and ingredients you already own.

1. 

   Omelet Rice Bowl

   $1.28 a serving · $5.11 for 4

   12 min · Cooked white rice, Egg, Frozen peas, Shredded cheddar, Soy sauce, Scallions

2. 

   Lentil Bolognese Pasta

   $1.36 a serving · $5.44 for 4

   25 min · Red lentils, Penne pasta, Diced tomatoes, Garlic, Italian herbs

3. 

   Stovetop Lentil Bolognese

   $1.44 a serving · $5.74 for 4

   22 min · Red lentils, Gluten-free spaghetti, Diced tomatoes, Garlic, Italian herbs

4. 

   Quick Tostada Bowl

   $1.44 a serving · $5.78 for 4

   12 min · Flour tortillas, Canned black beans, Shredded Monterey Jack, Frozen corn, Salsa, Avocado, Lime

5. 

   Cottage Cheese Pancakes

   $1.45 a serving · $5.81 for 4

   20 min · farmer cheese, egg, all-purpose flour, sugar, vanilla extract, vegetable oil, sour cream

6. 

   Egg Chilaquiles

   $1.49 a serving · $5.94 for 4

   20 min · Corn tortilla chips, Egg, Red enchilada sauce, Cheddar cheese, Yellow onion, Vegetable oil

7. 

   Air-Fryer Carolina BBQ Chicken

   $1.52 a serving · $6.07 for 4

   22 min · Chicken breast, Apple cider vinegar, Brown sugar, Crushed red pepper flakes, Green cabbage, Olive oil

8. 

   Tortilla Egg and Cheese Pizza

   $1.54 a serving · $6.16 for 4

   8 min · Flour tortillas, Egg, Shredded cheddar, Bell pepper, Salsa, Scallions

9. 

   Cheese Enchiladas

   $1.55 a serving · $6.21 for 4

   30 min · Corn tortillas, Monterey Jack cheese, Red enchilada sauce, Yellow onion, Vegetable oil

10. 

    Crispy Chicken Tenders

    $1.56 a serving · $6.23 for 4

    22 min · Chicken breast, Panko breadcrumbs, Egg, All-purpose flour, Paprika, BBQ sauce

11. 

    Bean and Cheese Quesadillas

    $1.56 a serving · $6.25 for 4

    15 min · Flour tortillas, Refried beans, Monterey Jack cheese, Salsa, Vegetable oil

12. 

    Bean Quesadilla

    $1.57 a serving · $6.26 for 4

    10 min · Flour tortillas, Canned refried beans, Shredded Monterey Jack, Salsa, Sour cream

13. 

    Baked Macaroni and Cheese

    $1.57 a serving · $6.26 for 4

    40 min · elbow macaroni, sharp cheddar cheese, whole milk, egg, yellow onion, bell pepper, butter, paprika

14. 

    Bean & Cheese Flatbread

    $1.63 a serving · $6.53 for 4

    8 min · Flour flatbread, Refried beans, Shredded cheddar, Salsa, Sour cream, Cilantro, Lime

15. 

    Greek Lentil Baked Pasta

    $1.64 a serving · $6.55 for 4

    55 min · penne pasta, brown lentils, dry, crushed tomatoes, unsweetened oat milk, vegan butter, all-purpose flour, yellow onion, garlic cloves, ground cinnamon

16. 

    Spiced Lentil Taco Bowls

    $1.67 a serving · $6.66 for 4

    25 min · Brown lentils, dry, White rice, dry, Fire-roasted diced tomatoes, Taco seasoning, roma tomatoes, Avocado, Lime, Cilantro, Yellow onion, Vegetable oil, Corn tortillas, Salsa

17. 

    Air-Fryer Chicken Taquitos

    $1.69 a serving · $6.77 for 4

    25 min · Chicken breast, Corn tortillas, Cheddar cheese, Salsa, Vegetable oil, Cumin

18. 

    Black Pepper Cheese Spaghetti

    $1.71 a serving · $6.84 for 4

    20 min · spaghetti, Pecorino Romano, black pepper, olive oil, unsalted butter, kosher salt

19. 

    Air-Fryer Buttermilk Fried Chicken

    $1.71 a serving · $6.86 for 4

    42 min · Bone-in chicken thighs, Buttermilk, All-purpose flour, Cornmeal, Egg, Paprika, Garlic powder, Onion powder, Vegetable oil

20. 

    Cornbread Crusted Chicken

    $1.71 a serving · $6.86 for 4

    26 min · Chicken breast, Cornbread crumbs or mix, Egg, Buttermilk, All-purpose flour, Paprika, Garlic powder, Vegetable oil

21. 

    Slow-Cooker Pulled Pork

    $1.71 a serving · $6.84 for 4

    420 min · Pork shoulder, Yellow onion, Apple cider vinegar, Brown sugar, Paprika, Garlic powder, Cayenne pepper, Chicken broth

22. 

    Stuffed Cabbage Bowls

    $1.71 a serving · $6.84 for 4

    18 min · Green cabbage, Ground turkey, White rice, cooked, Tomato sauce, Yellow onion, Garlic powder, Black pepper, Paprika

23. 

    Huevos Rancheros

    $1.71 a serving · $6.86 for 4

    18 min · Egg, Corn tortillas, Salsa, Refried beans, Avocado, Cilantro, Vegetable oil

24. 

    Quick Pepper & Cheese Spaghetti

    $1.72 a serving · $6.88 for 4

    12 min · spaghetti, Pecorino Romano, black pepper, unsalted butter, kosher salt, olive oil, garlic cloves, heavy cream, fresh parsley