Here are 10 cheap meals for large families that are not only delicious and filling, but they are cheap and easy too!
If you have no time to cook and you have 6 people to feed then you need something that is quick to prepare and uses the least amount of pots and pans.
Who wants to spend hours cleaning up?
I especially love slow cooker recipes that you can prepare ahead and enjoy later.
Sausage & bean casserole

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Crockpot Brisket Stew with Mushrooms – Super Easy One Pot

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I just love ‘bung’ recipes like this. Literally, that is all you do.
Chili Mac and Cheese Recipe

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Easy Slow Cooker Chicken and Lentil Tandoori Curry

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To make it even cheaper (and tastier) you could use chicken thighs instead of the breast.
Slow Cooker Pork Chops With Apples Recipe

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The apples you use can be as old as you like, it would be just as tasty.
One Pan Chicken and Veggies Bake

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This one is perfect if you are following a low-carb diet. Swap out the veggies for anything else that takes your fancy, and add more chicken to feed a larger crowd.
One Pot Spicy Thai Noodles

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Creamy Tuna Pasta Bake

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One Pot Creamy Cajun Chicken

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Easy fish pie recipe

Image from [BBCgoodfood](https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/family-meals-easy-fish-pie-recipe)
I have made this dish many times and it always goes down well. If you love fish too, this one is a winner. I always find dishes like these very filling.
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