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Cheap Meal Thread
Posted on 6/2/14 at 10:59 pm
Posted on 6/2/14 at 10:59 pm
I wanted to see what others do to make good meals but cheap.
The Story:
Today I was with the lady friend and her two sisters (each with five kids) were at her house so I decided to cook lunch for everyone, We settled with Nachos.
The Products:
I went to the store and got two packs of ground meat, heavy whipping cream, two onions, a bell pepper, and a pack of shredded cheese, it all came out to $21.00. (I had butter and flour at the house already.)
The Process:
I made the cheese sauce by melting butter (about a stick) and adding flour, then after it was mixed I poured in the cream and stirred...added a little extra milk and the bag of cheese. After the meat was cooked and the veggies were sauteed I mixed it together and served. A total of 12 people ate their fill for only $1.75 per person.
What does the F/D board do for quick easy and relatively cheap meals?
The Story:
Today I was with the lady friend and her two sisters (each with five kids) were at her house so I decided to cook lunch for everyone, We settled with Nachos.
The Products:
I went to the store and got two packs of ground meat, heavy whipping cream, two onions, a bell pepper, and a pack of shredded cheese, it all came out to $21.00. (I had butter and flour at the house already.)
The Process:
I made the cheese sauce by melting butter (about a stick) and adding flour, then after it was mixed I poured in the cream and stirred...added a little extra milk and the bag of cheese. After the meat was cooked and the veggies were sauteed I mixed it together and served. A total of 12 people ate their fill for only $1.75 per person.
What does the F/D board do for quick easy and relatively cheap meals?
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Posted on 6/2/14 at 11:03 pm to geauxtigers6492
Brown seasoned ground meat in a sauce pan. Remove meat and sauté trinity in same pan. Add some water or beef broth and corn. Cook till tender. Serve over medium grain rice. Some people add a table spoon of mustard to the meat for a different kick
Posted on 6/2/14 at 11:19 pm to geauxtigers6492
Chips can be another $6 or so for two bags?
Posted on 6/2/14 at 11:23 pm to geauxtigers6492
Nachos are a great cheap meal.
My go to is pork chops from Sam Club with asparagus. Both sautéed with balsamic vinegar. My crowds are typically older though so it's $20 for about 12 good sized chops and $8 for asparagus. Serves 12 for <$3.00/person even when you factor in seasoning and the balsamic vinegar.
My go to is pork chops from Sam Club with asparagus. Both sautéed with balsamic vinegar. My crowds are typically older though so it's $20 for about 12 good sized chops and $8 for asparagus. Serves 12 for <$3.00/person even when you factor in seasoning and the balsamic vinegar.
Posted on 6/2/14 at 11:36 pm to LStU
I forgot about the chips. They cost 5 dollars for two bags.
The meat (ground round/ground pork) a pound each was ~$9.00
The meat (ground round/ground pork) a pound each was ~$9.00
Posted on 6/2/14 at 11:39 pm to geauxtigers6492
spinach & kale salad w/ baked chicken is my go-to cheap, easy meal. throw in some grape tomatoes, carrots, red onion and toss w/ evoo + balsamic then shred some chicken. I can make that for about $45 bucks last 3 days of lunch + dinner.
Posted on 6/3/14 at 12:18 am to geauxtigers6492
quote:
cheap meals
Mustard sandwiches.
College was hard times :(
Posted on 6/3/14 at 5:05 am to Box Geauxrilla
Pack of shrimp from my freezer $4
Stick of butter $.75
Cream $1
Yellow onion $.50
Spaghetti Noodles $1.25
So for 7.50 I can make a butter sauce and serve it over spaghetti noodles and will serve my family of 4 with leftovers.
Stick of butter $.75
Cream $1
Yellow onion $.50
Spaghetti Noodles $1.25
So for 7.50 I can make a butter sauce and serve it over spaghetti noodles and will serve my family of 4 with leftovers.
Posted on 6/3/14 at 6:14 am to CHEDBALLZ
If you need cheap eats, look no further than the legumes. Lentils cost 69 cents or less a pound. Ditto for chickpeas, white beans, etc.
If u wanted cheap nachos, swap the meat for black beans (season it the same way), ditch the cheese sauce and grate your own damn cheese. Then you could spend the cents you saved on a fresh tomato and maybe even a marked down avocado to top the chips.
If u wanted cheap nachos, swap the meat for black beans (season it the same way), ditch the cheese sauce and grate your own damn cheese. Then you could spend the cents you saved on a fresh tomato and maybe even a marked down avocado to top the chips.
Posted on 6/3/14 at 7:55 am to geauxtigers6492
quote:checking in
Cheap
Posted on 6/3/14 at 8:03 am to geauxtigers6492
Jimmy Dean Hot sausage
Bell pepper
Sour Cream
small shell pasta
Brown jimmy dean sausage with bell pepper. Boil noodles.
Mix sausage, cooked noodles, and sour cream together. Not bad and very inexpensive.
Bell pepper
Sour Cream
small shell pasta
Brown jimmy dean sausage with bell pepper. Boil noodles.
Mix sausage, cooked noodles, and sour cream together. Not bad and very inexpensive.
Posted on 6/3/14 at 8:03 am to jimbeam
Whatever meat is on sale at grocery plus crockpot equals cheap meals. Whatever veggies are in season and cheap are the sides.
Posted on 6/3/14 at 8:13 am to madamsquirrel
Johnny M or Johnny Mazzetti cassarole ....Google it. Variations of this homemade hamburger helper got Mrs O and me through LSU.
Posted on 6/3/14 at 8:14 am to geauxtigers6492
Kale and lentil soup. Can last several days and the cost is very low.
Posted on 6/3/14 at 8:14 am to madamsquirrel
Grilled cheese and a can of Campbell's tomato soup
And how has no one said Ramen yet? Just toss the sauce packet and season it yourself. I've added veggies and chicken before as well
And how has no one said Ramen yet? Just toss the sauce packet and season it yourself. I've added veggies and chicken before as well
Posted on 6/3/14 at 9:33 am to SW2SCLA
I just bought 4 lbs of chicken breast from Fresh Market for $12. Tuesday is $2.99 day. Chicken Breast and Ground Chuck are $2.99/lb. Hard to beat.
Those 4 lbs will be meat for at least 7 meals probably.
Those 4 lbs will be meat for at least 7 meals probably.
Posted on 6/3/14 at 9:38 am to geauxtigers6492
Totino's pizza
Louisiana Hot sauce
Siracha
Jalapenos
Delicious meal in less than 15 minutes for under $1.50
Louisiana Hot sauce
Siracha
Jalapenos
Delicious meal in less than 15 minutes for under $1.50
This post was edited on 6/3/14 at 9:39 am
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