Recipes for meals under $100 pesos

At Kiwilimón, we know that the end of the pay period can be stressful, which is why we’ve chosen these 10 delicious, easy, quick, and economical recipes for you to create your weekly menu. All these economical meal recipes include ingredients like tuna, beans, tortillas, pasta soup, and other ingredients that are very cheap or that you may already have in your fridge.

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Enfrijoladas with ChipotleThis easy and quick recipe for enfrijoladas with chipotle is ideal for the end of the pay period. Delicious beans are a staple in Mexican cuisine, as they are a good source of protein and have a wonderful flavor. To top it off, they are also very economical and versatile. To save a bit more, you can substitute the chicken for eggs or fresh cheese.See recipe
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Breaded Ham and Cheese RollsIf you’re looking for a quick and economical food option, these crispy breaded ham and cheese rolls are the perfect choice, as you only need ham, cheese, and breadcrumbs. This dish will delight both kids and adults!See recipe
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Macaroni with TunaThese macaroni with tuna are another example of quick and cheap meals, as tuna and pasta soup are great allies if you’re looking to save. Add a bit of vegetables, whatever you have in the fridge, and a touch of mayonnaise.See recipe
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Sausage AlambreThis tasty sausage alambre will become a family favorite. Besides being very easy and quick to prepare, it is economical, as sausage is a very accessible and filling food. Serve with a bit of beans or rice, salsa, and tortillas.See recipe
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Chicharrón in Red Sauce with NopalesThis chicharrón in red sauce with nopales is a great option if you're looking for cheap and filling meals, as you only need a bit of chicharrón and nopales; you probably already have tomatoes, garlic, and onion in your fridge. Serve with beans and tortillas.See recipe
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Potato Fritters with ChorizoIf you’re looking for delicious and cheap meals, these potato fritters with chorizo are a great choice. A kilogram of potatoes and a piece of chorizo are enough to prepare several fritters and treat the whole family. Don’t forget to serve with salsa and tortillas.See recipe
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Tostadas with Tuna Mexican StyleIf you’re looking for super economical food recipes, these tostadas with tuna Mexican style are perfect for you. You will only need canned tuna, onion, tomato, garlic, tostadas, and a touch of cream. Create your economical meal menus with these crispy tostadas!See recipe
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Dry Noodle CakeYou can’t miss this dry noodle cake recipe, as it’s a great option if you’re looking for simple and cheap meals. Prepare this delicious dish with dry noodles, a very economical and versatile ingredient. If you don’t want to spend much, you can skip the cheese and chorizo.See recipe
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Golden Potato Tacos with Pico de GalloKiwilimón has many easy and economical Mexican food recipes for you, including these delicious golden potato tacos with pico de gallo. Potatoes and tortillas are a great combination to avoid spending too much at mealtime. You can swap pico de gallo for any salsa you have at home.See recipe
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Nopal Tacos with Martajada SauceThese nutritious nopal tacos are perfect for mealtime, especially if you’re looking to save and eat healthily. Thanks to the fact that nopales are very filling, this recipe will be a total success. Remember that you can serve these tacos with beans.Have you decided what easy and economical recipe you are going to prepare?See recipe