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budget friendly meals for large families

5-Star Budget Friendly Meals for Large Families That Wow


  • Author: Zach
  • Total Time: 35 mins
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Diet: Low Fat

Description

Simple, budget-friendly meals designed to feed large families without compromising on taste or nutrition.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 cups rice
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 can diced tomatoes
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tbsp olive oil

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot.
  2. Add onion and garlic, cook until soft.
  3. Add ground beef, cook until browned.
  4. Stir in diced tomatoes, salt, and pepper.
  5. Add rice and 4 cups water, bring to a boil.
  6. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes.

Notes

  • Use brown rice for extra fiber.
  • Freeze leftovers for quick meals later.
  • Add vegetables like carrots or peas for extra nutrition.
  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 25 mins
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 400mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 50g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 15g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg

Keywords: budget meals, large family meals, cheap dinner ideas