cheap tastey food?

Question

Anyone have Delicious, Cheap, Diner recipes? Quick and inexspencive? On a budget right now and need extra help!

Answer 1

Hamburger helper

Answer 2

1 pkg hot dogs
1 pkg crescent biscuits (the kind you hit on the counter to pop open)

Open the biscuit can, cut the hot dogs in half widthwise. Place one half on one biscuit, roll it up, bake it in the oven by the biscuit directions. If you use frozen hot dogs then they won't wrinkle as much.

Or buy a package of Mac and Cheese, add diced hot dogs to it. Also very good with a little stewed tomatoes in it.

My son always mixed his Mac and Cheese with a can of tuna fish when he was on a tight budget.

Answer 3

Mushroom chicken

cut a pack of mushrooms sautee with onions and garlic and butter and wait until they shrink then add some good wine. cook chicken in another pan with some butter and add some teriyacki sauce then plate chicken and throw mushroom on top.... grab some lipton rice and cook it, rice pilaf is nice and enjoy.

Answer 4

I would tell You to get chicken it cheap it good and very varietal.
fried
baked
stewed
and it compliment just about anything
pasta
rice
salad
sandwiches
hope i help.
Happy Eating (this site as easy recipe)

Answer 5

I know the feeling I am in the same boat. here are some for you.

Baked Meatballs

1/4 C minced Onion
1 Tbsp oil
2 lb ground beef
2 eggs
3/4 C breadcrumbs
1/2 C milk
2 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp garlic powder
salt and pepper to taste

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Grease a baking sheet lightly with oil.

Saute the onions in 1 Tbsp of oil till tender. (about 3 minutes)

Mix remaining ingredients together in bowl; add onions. Mix
until blended, using a large serving spoon.

Shape beef mixture into 1- to 2-inch meatballs; place on
baking sheet.

Bake until thoroughly cooked, about 10 to 12 minutes.

Note: Serve with spaghetti sauce on pasta or in a meatball sandwich.

Makes a good 24 meatballs.
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BEEF POT ROAST

4 Servings, about 3 ounces beef each, plus 4 servings for another meal.

1/2 C onion, chopped
2 Tbsp water
2 1/2 lb chuck roast, boneless
2 C water
1 Beef bouillon bube
2 Tbsp orange juice
1/4 tsp allspice
1/4 tsp pepper

Simmer onion until tender in 2 tablespoons water in heavy,
deep skillet.

Add roast to skillet; brown on sides.

Combine beef bouillon cube with 2 cups hot water; stir until
dissolved.

Combine orange juice, allspice, pepper, and beef broth. Pour
over meat. Cover and simmer, about 2 hours.
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Shepards Pie

I take left over pot roast and grind. Then I cook 1 lb of ground beef and drain. Saute 1/2 C chopped onions. Place the ground beef, onions, ground pot roast, left over gravy and some peas and corn in a big bowl and mix it. If I need more gravy I make a little more and add. Pour it into a baking dish, cover with mashed potatoes and bake till heated through and potatoes a little golden.

NOTE: you can get 3 meals out of the pot roast and 1 lb of ground beef for 4 people.
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Pizza Meatloaf

4 Servings, about 1/4 loaf each

1 lb ground turkey (chicken or beef..your choice)
3/4 C spagetti sauce (left over from the meatballs)
1/4 C mozzarella, grated
1/2 green pepper, chopped
1/4 C onion, minced

Lightly grease 9-inch pie plate with vegetable oil. Pat turkey
into pie plate.

Place turkey in 350˚ F oven; bake until turkey no longer
remains pink, about 17 to 20 minutes.

Top baked turkey with spaghetti sauce, cheese, and
vegetables.

Return turkey to either the oven and heat until cheese is
melted, about 1 to 2 minutes.
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Chicken−Chile Casserole

Cheddar cheese
1 chicken
1 can cream of chicken soup
1 can mushroom soup
1 medium onion, chopped
1 dozen corn tortillas
1 can diced green chiles
1/2 cup chicken broth

Boil chicken, saving broth. Pick meat off bones. Brown onion in skillet. Mix cream of chicken soup, cream of mushroom
soup and green chiles.

Using a 2−quart casserole, break up 6 of the tortillas into the
bottom of the casserole. Pour half of chicken mixture over this,
then a layer of Cheddar cheese, then a layer of broken up
tortillas, chicken mixture and layer of grated Cheddar cheese.

Bake at 350 degrees F for 30 minutes, covered.
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Ham 'N' Cheese Potato Bake

1 (24 ounce) package frozen O’Brien hash brown potatoes
2 cups cubed fully cooked ham
3/4 cup shredded Cheddar cheese, divided
1 small onion, chopped
2 cups (16 ounce)s sour cream
2 (10 3/4 ounce) cans condensed Cheddar cheese soup,
2 (10 3/4 ounce) cans condensed cream of potato soup,
1/4 teaspoon pepper

In a large bowl, combine potatoes, ham, 1/2 cup cheese and onion.

In another bowl, combine sour cream, soups and pepper; add
to potato mixture and mix well.

Transfer to a greased 3 quart baking dish. Sprinkle with
remaining cheese.

Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees F for 60 to 65 minutes or
until bubbly and potatoes are tender. Let stand for 10 minutes
before serving.

Yield: 10−12 servings
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Hope you enjoy. :-)

Answer 6

creamy pasta
stir fry
baked potatoes
quiche
curried sausages
soup