cheap meals?

This is cheap and fast mcdonalds and you can order off the dollar menu

2006-10-02 03:52:05 · answer #1 · answered by Jackie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Instead of buying something that only costs 3 dollars for one meal...try this:

Buy a $4 dollar fryer chicken. A few carrots, 1 garlic bunch, a package of celery, one yellow onion, and some egg noodles.
Cut up your chicken and place in a large crock pot or on low setting on the stove. Cut up your veggies and place everything in except the noodles. Salt and pepper and add whatever spices to taste. I use a lot of thyme and rosemary myself. Add water or if you prefer...buy some chicken stock.
Boil pasta, drain and set in refrigerator. I put mine in zip lock bags. Use as needed.
You will spend about 8 to 10 dollars, but if you split it up by meal...for about 12 servings it's only about $1.50 per meal or less! You can freeze whatever is left over...
This works for chilli, beef soup or stew, stroganoff, etc. Prepare your meals like that and you will cut your grocery bill down a bit.
Also when buying meat:
An example...
Buy a $23 - $25 sirloin. Partially freeze it. Then you can cut about 6-8 steaks, one roast, and a bunch of beef cubes for soups and stews. Buy the time you do all of that it adds up individually to about $45 dollars or more had you bought the individual peices. Then you get more meals as well, stocks your freezer, and you save a about $25 or more!

2006-10-02 04:38:16 · answer #2 · answered by peacemaker 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋

The never fail spaghetti! Box of noodles for .75, sauce for 1.50 or so and a little groundbeef. I also like to buy a cheaper cut of meat and put in my slowcooker with seasoning and let it cook all day and it will just fall apart...serve over noodles or mashed potatoes...

2006-10-02 03:55:02 · answer #3 · answered by sherrycherry 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋

Red Beans w/ Rice; season w/ ham or sausage
White (Navy) Beans w/ Rice
Spaghetti and Meatsauce
Lasagna
Soups or Stews w/ plenty of veggies and dry beans
Quiche
Omelettes
Cheese pizza
Baked chicken pieces, esp. dark meat
Chili
Grilled Cheese Sandwiches
Pimiento cheese sandwiches

2006-10-02 03:52:35 · answer #4 · answered by Sugar Pie 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋

REALLY CHEEP IS PASTA WITH CREAM OF CHICKEN SOUP - JUST ADD 1/4 OF A CAN OF MILK INSTEAD OF THE ENTIRE CAN. MAKES A THICKER SAUCE. SERVE WITH TOASTED, BUTTER BREAD.

2006-10-02 03:51:28 · answer #5 · answered by justthinkininfla 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋

i am sooo glad i'm not you.
just go to a grocery store and look at prices - lot under 3 dollars.
creal is pretty cheap (i mean its more then one meal), pasta, yogurt drinks (they fill you up), fast food...

2006-10-02 07:08:23 · answer #6 · answered by dough4891 2 · 0⤊ 3⤋

Here ya go:

http://www.cooks.com/rec/search/0,1-0,easy_cheap_meals,FF.html

2006-10-02 03:52:48 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋

hot dogs and chips! soups! salads off the $1 menu anywhere! umm...and bagels. (im a college student...doesnt surprise you does it?)

2006-10-02 03:52:50 · answer #8 · answered by myglasiz1/2empti 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋

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