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hearty cheap meals

Hearty Cheap Meals: Satisfying Comfort for Every Cook


  • Author: Julia marin
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Low Cost

Description

A collection of hearty meals that are budget-friendly and satisfying.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 cups of rice
  • 1 pound of ground beef
  • 1 can of diced tomatoes (14.5 oz)
  • 1 cup of kidney beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves of garlic, minced
  • 2 teaspoons of chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon of cumin
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons of olive oil

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add chopped onion and minced garlic, sauté until translucent.
  3. Add ground beef, cook until browned.
  4. Stir in diced tomatoes, kidney beans, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper.
  5. Simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  6. Meanwhile, cook rice according to package instructions.
  7. Serve the beef mixture over rice.

Notes

  • For a vegetarian version, substitute ground beef with plant-based meat.
  • Add bell peppers for extra flavor and color.
  • Garnish with fresh cilantro or avocado slices for presentation.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 plate
  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 600mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 7g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 9g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 50g
  • Fiber: 8g
  • Protein: 25g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg

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