Description
Affordable and simple meal ideas that families can enjoy together without breaking the budget.
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 vegetable oil
Instructions
- Cook rice according to package instructions.
- Heat oil in a pan and sauté onion and garlic until soft.
- Add ground beef and cook until browned.
- Stir in diced tomatoes, salt, and pepper.
- Simmer for 10 minutes.
- Serve over cooked rice.
Notes
- Substitute ground beef with lentils for a vegetarian option.
- Add frozen vegetables for extra nutrition.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: cheap meals, family dinners, budget-friendly recipes