Description
Affordable and delicious dinner meals that families love without breaking the budget. Simple ingredients and easy preparation make these dishes perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef ($3.50)
- 2 cups rice ($0.60)
- 1 can diced tomatoes ($0.80)
- 1 onion ($0.40)
- 2 cloves garlic ($0.20)
- 1 tsp salt ($0.05)
- 1 tsp pepper ($0.05)
- 1 tbsp oil ($0.10)
Instructions
- Heat oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Add chopped onion and garlic, cook until soft.
- Add ground beef and cook until browned.
- Stir in diced tomatoes, salt, and pepper.
- Simmer for 10 minutes.
- Cook rice separately.
- Serve beef mixture over rice.
Notes
- Swap ground beef for ground turkey or beans for a lower-cost option.
- Leftovers can be stored for up to 3 days.
- Add vegetables like carrots or peas for extra nutrition.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: cheap dinner meals, budget-friendly, family meals, easy recipes, affordable cooking