Description
Budget-friendly meal plans designed to help families save money while enjoying delicious dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 2 cups rice
- 1 can black beans
- 1 head lettuce
- 4 tomatoes
- 1 onion
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 bell pepper
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook rice according to package instructions.
- Brown ground beef in a skillet over medium heat.
- Dice onions, garlic, and bell pepper. Add to beef.
- Drain and rinse black beans. Add to skillet.
- Chop lettuce and tomatoes for fresh salad.
- Serve beef mixture over rice with salad on the side.
- Sprinkle with shredded cheese.
Notes
- Use frozen vegetables to save more money.
- Double the recipe for leftovers.
- Swap beef for ground turkey if cheaper.
- Buy ingredients in bulk for better savings.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Category: Budget
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: cheap family meals, budget dinner ideas, saving money on food