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What to Cook Before Grocery Shopping: 8 Pantry Meals

Before ordering takeout or starting a new grocery list, check the pantry and freezer. These recipes were selected because most of their ingredients keep well and combine easily.

Spicy Mashed Pinto Beans

1. Spicy Mashed Pinto Beans

26 minutes · 5 main ingredients

  • Onion
  • Canned Pinto Beans
  • Tomato Paste
  • Chili Powder
  • Vegetable Stock

This easy pinto bean recipe combines canned beans, onion, tomato paste, chili powder, and vegetable stock into a filling budget meal. It is a beginner-friendly pantry dinner, taco filling, or side dish made with inexpensive ingredients that store well.

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Egg Fried Rice

2. Egg Fried Rice

28 minutes · 5 main ingredients

  • Soy Sauce
  • Instant Rice
  • Onion
  • Green Beans
  • Egg

This easy egg fried rice recipe turns rice, eggs, onion, green beans, and soy sauce into a quick weeknight dinner. It is a budget-friendly pantry meal for beginners and a practical way to use leftover rice and everyday supermarket ingredients.

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Rice with Salsa

3. Rice with Salsa

35 minutes · 4 main ingredients

  • Onion
  • Rice
  • Chicken Stock
  • Salsa

This easy salsa rice recipe combines rice, jarred salsa, onion, and chicken stock in a simple four-ingredient meal. It is a budget-friendly pantry dinner or side dish for beginners, busy families, and nights when the refrigerator is nearly empty.

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Orzo Rice Pilaf

4. Orzo Rice Pilaf

19 minutes · 5 main ingredients

  • Orzo Pasta
  • Onion
  • Garlic
  • Rice
  • Chicken Stock

This quick orzo rice pilaf combines orzo pasta, rice, onion, garlic, and chicken stock in just 19 minutes. The easy pantry recipe uses five common ingredients and makes a budget-friendly side dish without specialty groceries or complicated cooking techniques.

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Green Bean Cheddar Casserole

5. Green Bean Cheddar Casserole

20 minutes · 3 main ingredients

  • Canned Green Beans
  • Cream of Mushroom Soup
  • Cheddar Cheese

This easy green bean cheddar casserole needs only canned green beans, cream of mushroom soup, and cheddar cheese. The three-ingredient recipe takes 20 minutes, uses affordable supermarket staples, and makes a quick vegetarian side or simple budget meal for beginners.

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Creamy Green Beans and Mushrooms

6. Creamy Green Beans and Mushrooms

22 minutes · 3 main ingredients

  • Canned Green Beans
  • Canned Sliced Mushrooms
  • Cream Cheese

This easy green bean and mushroom recipe uses canned green beans, canned mushrooms, and cream cheese. The three-ingredient side dish is budget-friendly, requires almost no prep, and offers a quick pantry meal option for busy weeknights or holiday dinners.

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Creamy Tuna Egg Toast

7. Creamy Tuna Egg Toast

32 minutes · 4 main ingredients

  • Cream of Mushroom Soup
  • Egg
  • Canned Tuna
  • Bread

This easy tuna egg toast combines canned tuna, egg, bread, and cream of mushroom soup in a filling four-ingredient meal. It is a budget-friendly pantry lunch or quick dinner made from familiar groceries that many households already keep on hand.

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Ground Beef Vegetable Soup

8. Ground Beef Vegetable Soup

40 minutes · 5 main ingredients

  • Ground Beef
  • Canned Stewed Tomatoes
  • Tomato Sauce
  • Frozen Mixed Vegetables
  • Dry Onion Soup Mix

This easy ground beef vegetable soup combines frozen vegetables, canned tomatoes, tomato sauce, and ground beef in one pot. It is a budget-friendly family dinner with common supermarket ingredients, minimal prep, and a simple method that works for beginner cooks.

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