What is a good inexpensive meal to cook for a family of 3?

Answer 1

MAGDALINAS VALENTINE CHICKEN

4 boneless skinless chicken breast
2 cans Campbell's condensed golden cream of mushroom soup
1/4 chopped yellow onion
milk (1) one soup can's amount

flour seasoned with garlic powder, season salt, pepper, and (dill weed) optional.

Season and flour 4 chicken breasts and fry in skillet with vegetable oil till done.

Drain and remove excess grease from skillet.

Combine chopped onion, milk, Campbell's condensed golden cream of mushroom soup, 2 tbsp of seasoned flour in skillet with cooked chicken breasts.

Simmer on medium heat till onions are soft.

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NICK'S SPAGHETTI SAUCE

olive oil
1/2 pkg jimmy dean spicy hot sausage
1/2 pound ground beef
1/2 chopped yellow onion
1 small can mushroom stems and pieces, diced
1 large can hunts brand spaghetti sauce with mushrooms
1 large can hunts brand spaghetti sauce with meat
2 cloves garlic, peeled and cut on ends
Italian seasoning
2 bay leaves
1 dash salt (to taste)
1 dash sugar (to taste)

Heat some olive oil in bottom of a large kettle then, add sausage and beef together and brown meat.

Then add the chopped onions and the mushrooms and saute to cook down and remove excess moisture.

When the onions get transparent and have cooked down add cans of sauce and seasonings. Then reduce heat to a low simmer and cook till small boil point. Careful to stir continually so as not to burn the sauce on the bottom of pan.

Serve over your favorite pasta or use for manicotti or lasagna.

Answer 2

I'm about to make this right now ... they are what my mom calls 'Spoon Burgers'.

You take a pound or two of ground beef and cook that as loose meat. Drain the grease.

Mix in two cans of Campbell's Alphabet Vegetable soup (it will say 'vegetarian' on the can).

Then you mix in ketchup and mustard to taste. (just sample it until it seems like a good mix that you like)

Then I serve them on buns like a manwich with potato chips or tater tots.

My mom was creative with her meals since we didn't have a lot of money growing up, but I'm now almost 29 years old and still love spoon burgers!

I know the mixture might sound gross, but it really is good. I've made it for all of my friends and even taken it to work, and everyone that's tried it has loved it! Give it a try. =)

Answer 3

This is a good recipe that makes a lb of hamburg stretch and both adults and kids love it. Shepards Pie: Brown a lb of hamburg, drain and place in a casserole (season as you like); add on top two cans of drained corn (sometimes I use creamed corn instead or mix one regular with one creamed). Boil some potatoes and mash with a little milk and butter. Spread over the top. Bake in oven for 20 minutes or so. Yummy and very filling.

Answer 4

If you have 10-12 potatoes, one pound of ground beef, one can of cream of mushroom, and about two cups of cheese, you can make a dish.
Cook your potatoes about 15-18 minutes, until they soft but not too soft. Cook your beef until it is a brownish, grayish color but not burned. Mix in small layers of soup, potatoes, beef, soup again, and then a top layer of cheese, or in any combination.
You can layer this once or twice in a glass dish
and salt and pepper as you wish. You may or not use all
the soup. Oven 425' until cheese is melted or Microwave
45 sec to 1 min. Hope you enjoy!

Answer 5

Chili ! Here's what you'll need:

1 or 2 lbs. of ground beef or turkey ( 3 bucks)
1 can of tomato sauce (80 cents)
1small can of tomato paste (50 cents)
1 can of beef broth ( 1 bucks)
2 cans of red kidney beans ( 1 bucks)
1 onion (30 cents)
1 bell pepper (optional)
Salt and pepper to taste


Cut up your onion and bell pepper and add it to your partially cooked meet so that your meat is marinated by your onion and bell pepper. In a separate pot add the other remaining items and stir them all together. Once your meat is totally cooked add it in with your other items stir in and enjoy!

Prep time 20mins approx.
Est. cost 7 bucks

Answer 6

Buy whole chickens, especially when on sale(.99lb) or less, I payabout $12 for 3 whole chickens at costco so a family of 3 can eat for about $1 a piece. make sure you season good, I use season salt, lemon pepper, & dill weed, add soy sauce to bottom of pan( about 1/3 cup, it mixes with the juice from chicken great for dipping and a whole chicken is plenty for 3, plus any leftovers, make chicken salad for sandwiches!

Answer 7

Taco Salad

Brown a pound of ground beef and drain off the grease.
Cut a head of lettuce up,add tomatoes and cheddar cheese and a can of drained kidney beans.Crumble in some Dorito cheese flavored chips,toss in the meat and toss it all with french dressing.Yum....

Answer 8

try this recipe for cube steaks.

1. marinated cube steaks in Italian salad dressing .
2. then dip the steaks in bread crumbs
3 bake at 350 for 15 mins depending on well you want them done.

for sides dishes try the old standby mashed potatoes, and a veggies.
Also try French salad dressing on top of meatloaf instead of ketchup.
for a late night snack try a can of chocolate frosting on slatines crackers. A great cheap snack.

Answer 9

1 can tuna
2 cups cooked pasta (macaroni shells)
1 small onion
1 tablespoon pickles
mayo to coat.

In a bowl place drained tuna, with fork flake tuna, add cooked pasta,onion, pickles. add enough mayo to coat.

salt and pepper to taste.

or

1 can bisquits (10 pieces)
1 pan pan gravy

Answer 10

Hamburg helper, only make your own, 1 lb burger 1 bag egg noodles, and 3 packs instant brown gravy, cheaper and better