Inexpensive meal ideas for family of 5!?!
Inexpensive meal ideas for family of 5!?
I need some ideas for cheap meal ideas. I have 3 children ages 3, 7, and 9. My husband has been off work for 2 weeks so we are pretty broke for a couple of paychecks. We usually eat pasta, spaghetti o's and sandwiches, etc. I need some meals for fairly cheap. I am going shopping tomorrow. Thanks!
Answers:
I hope these help and best of luck to you
EASY CHEAP CASSEROLE
1 (8 oz.) cheese whiz
1/2 c. milk
7 oz. spaghetti, break in thirds cook and drain
2 tbsp.butter
10 oz. cooked broccoli
1 c. chopped chicken or turkey
1 (4 oz.) can mushrooms, drained
2 tbsp. chopped pimento
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. sage
Combine cheese and milk mix. Toss spaghetti with butter. Combine all ingredients Mix well. Spoon into 2 quart casserole. Cover and bake at 350 degrees for 30 to 35 minutes. Stir well before serving. This is easy cheap and good.
CHEAP BEEF STROGANOFF
2 tbsp. butter
1/2 c. diced onions
Garlic
2 tbsp. flour
2 tbsp. salt
1 can sliced mushrooms
1/4 tsp. pepper
1 lb. ground beef
1 can consomme
1 tbsp. vinegar
1 (6 oz.) can tomato paste
1 bag egg noodles
1 pt. sour cream
In a heavy skillet over medium heat, melt butter, saute onion and garlic until soft. Sprinkle mixed flour, salt and pepper over meat. Add meat and mushrooms to skillet and cool. Stir often for 6 minutes.
Stir in consomme, vinegar, tomato paste. Simmer, uncovered for 10 minutes. Stir often, cook until desired consistency. Cook noodles for 14 minutes, drain in hot water, return to cooking pan after melting 2 tablespoons butter. Blend in sour cream just before serving and simmer 2 minutes to heat. Serve over noodles.
CHEAP MEAT BURGER
1 lb. hamburger meat
1 lg. onion
1 lg. green pepper
2 stalks celery
2 tbsp. vinegar
1/2 c. ketchup
1 tbsp. flour
1 1/2 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
1/4 tsp. chili powder
2 tsp. water
2 tsp. brown sugar
Brown onion, pepper, celery, and hamburger. Add all ingredients, except chili powder and ketchup. Simmer 10 minutes. Add remaining ingredients. Cook slowly until done. Serves 6. Can be frozen.