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
- Heat olive oil in a large pot.
- Add onion and garlic, cook until soft.
- Add ground beef, cook until browned.
- Stir in diced tomatoes, salt, and pepper.
- Add rice and 4 cups water, bring to a boil.
- 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