Budget Meals

Hearty affordable pasta with budget-friendly beef mince. Ingredients 1 lb beef mince 1 tbsp oil 1 onion diced 2 garlic cloves minced 1 can crushed tomatoes 1 tbsp tomato paste 1 tsp dried oregano 8 oz pasta Instructions Cook pasta. Drain reserve water. Brown beef 5-6 min. Drain fat. Add onion 3 min garlic 30…

Simple budget-friendly bean and rice burritos. Ingredients 1 tbsp oil 1 onion diced 2 garlic cloves minced 1 can black beans drained 1 cup cooked rice 1 tsp cumin 1/2 tsp chili powder 4 large tortillas 1 cup shredded cheddar Instructions Heat oil. Saute onion 3 min. Add garlic 30 sec. Add beans rice cumin…

Flavourful vegetable curry with affordable ingredients. Ingredients 1 tbsp oil 1 onion diced 3 garlic cloves minced 1 tbsp curry powder 1 tsp cumin 1/2 tsp turmeric 2 potatoes cubed 2 carrots sliced 1 can coconut milk 1 cup vegetable broth 1 cup frozen peas Instructions Heat oil. Saute onion 3 min. Add garlic and…

Creamy homemade mac and cheese that costs a fraction of boxed. Ingredients 8 oz elbow macaroni 2 tbsp butter 2 tbsp flour 2 cups milk 2 cups shredded cheddar 1/2 tsp mustard powder 1/4 tsp paprika Instructions Cook macaroni. Drain. Melt butter. Whisk in flour cook 1 min. Gradually whisk in milk. Cook until thickened….

Classic economical tuna pasta bake the whole family loves. Ingredients 8 oz pasta 2 cans tuna drained 1 can cream of mushroom soup 1/2 cup milk 1 cup frozen peas 1 cup shredded cheddar 1/2 cup breadcrumbs Instructions Preheat oven to 190C. Cook pasta. Drain. Mix tuna soup milk peas half cheese. Stir in pasta….

Hearty warming stew with affordable meat and root vegetables. Ingredients 1 lb stewing beef cubed 2 tbsp flour 1 tbsp oil 3 potatoes cubed 3 carrots sliced 1 onion diced 2 celery stalks sliced 2 cups beef broth 2 tbsp tomato paste 1 tsp dried thyme Instructions Toss beef in flour salt pepper. Brown in…

Protein-packed lentil soup that costs very little to make. Ingredients 1 tbsp oil 1 onion diced 2 carrots diced 2 celery stalks diced 3 garlic cloves minced 1 cup red lentils rinsed 1 can diced tomatoes 4 cups vegetable broth 1 tsp cumin 1 tsp paprika Instructions Heat oil. Saute onion carrots celery 5 min….

Quick economical fried rice using leftover rice and chicken. Ingredients 2 cups cooked cold rice 1 chicken breast diced 2 tbsp oil 2 eggs beaten 1 cup frozen mixed veg 3 tbsp soy sauce 2 green onions sliced 1 tsp sesame oil Instructions Heat 1 tbsp oil. Scramble eggs. Remove. Add remaining oil. Cook chicken…

Creamy comforting casserole stretching simple ingredients into a hearty meal. Ingredients 1 lb beef mince 1 tbsp oil 1 onion diced 2 garlic cloves minced 1 can cream of mushroom soup 1/2 cup milk 1 cup frozen mixed veg 4 cups mashed potatoes 1 cup shredded cheddar Instructions Preheat oven to 190C. Heat oil. Brown…

Everything roasted on one tray – sausages and vegetables. Ingredients 8 sausages 3 potatoes cubed 2 carrots chunked 1 zucchini chunked 1 red bell pepper chunked 1 onion quartered 3 tbsp olive oil 1 tsp dried rosemary Instructions Preheat oven to 200C. Line baking sheet. Toss veg in oil rosemary garlic powder salt pepper. Tuck…