Sunday, February 22, 2009
Cheap Meals
| By Lynn Forgy Here are some ideas for really cheap meals: 1) Chili (if you put it in the crockpot to cook, you can save some money on your electricity bill) - 2 cans of beans ($1.00) - 1 can tomato paste ($.35) - 1 packet chili seasoning ($.40) TOTAL: $1.75 2) Vegetable soup (again, put it in the crockpot) - 1 can mixed vegetables ($.50) - leftover vegetables if you have any (if not, use 1 or 2 potatoes, a can of green beans or other beans, etc.) (approximately $.50) - chicken bouillon ($.25) TOTAL: $1.25 3) Corn chowder (in the crockpot) - 2 potatoes ($.50) - 1 can creamed corn ($.50) - 1 can corn ($.50) - Milk (I use the powdered milk and water it down somewhat) (approximate cost $.50) - Chicken bouillon ($.50) TOTAL: $2.50 4) Veggies & Rice (steam the vegetables, and put the rice in the microwave to lower electricity costs) - 1 bag frozen veggies ($1.00) - Rice (approximately $.50) - Soy sauce ($.25) TOTAL: $1.75 **Got any ideas for cheap meals? Email me to add yours to the list! |
posted by Krista at 12:59 PM
I like the vegetable soup recipe. I think I'll try it.
Thanks,