No boxes here but with a little effort and planning ahead there are a number of really yummy meals you can prepare for no more than a little pocket change. We are strapped for time tonight but I can make this ahead and have it on the table in just minutes when we get home with a little help from my slow cooker.
I am using stew meat (1.5lb) in the slow cooker with water to come half way up the meat, add veg boullion cube or beef (what ever you have) and half an onion sliced on top of the meat. On high for 4-5 hours. I have set the bread machine with a whole wheat dough recipe, when I make the buns I'll let them rise then spray with a little evoo and sprinkle with dried onion flakes before baking. When the meat is ready, remove to cutting board and add alittle water to make a nice dipping sauce for your sammies. Assemble the onion and beef onto the rolls and serve with dipping sauce on the side.
Costs:
Beef stew meat (1.5 lb) $4.50
Bouillion cube $0.25
1/2 onion $0.25
Flour etc.. for buns less than $1.00
Add a side salad, or sliced veggies. If you wash and cut up yourself even for organic can run as little as $1.00-3.00.
Monday, October 5, 2009
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