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Posted on 6/2/14 at 10:59 pm
Posted by geauxtigers6492
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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?
Posted by SaDaTayMoses
Member since Oct 2005
4324 posts
Posted on 6/2/14 at 11:03 pm to
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 by LStU
Member since Jan 2012
399 posts
Posted on 6/2/14 at 11:19 pm to
Chips can be another $6 or so for two bags?
Posted by LStU
Member since Jan 2012
399 posts
Posted on 6/2/14 at 11:23 pm to
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.
Posted by Rohan2Reed
Member since Nov 2003
75674 posts
Posted on 6/2/14 at 11:39 pm to
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 by Box Geauxrilla
Member since Jun 2013
19118 posts
Posted on 6/3/14 at 12:18 am to
quote:

cheap meals

Mustard sandwiches.

College was hard times :(
Posted by jimbeam
University of LSU
Member since Oct 2011
75703 posts
Posted on 6/3/14 at 7:55 am to
quote:

Cheap
checking in
Posted by Hat Tricks
Member since Oct 2003
28629 posts
Posted on 6/3/14 at 8:03 am to
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.
Posted by Oenophile Brah
The Edge of Sanity
Member since Jan 2013
7543 posts
Posted on 6/3/14 at 8:14 am to
Kale and lentil soup. Can last several days and the cost is very low.
Posted by SouthOfSouth
Baton Rouge
Member since Jun 2008
43463 posts
Posted on 6/3/14 at 9:38 am to
Totino's pizza
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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