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TIGHT BUDGET HEALTHY DINNER, MEXICAN OR ITALIAN



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This is basically just a very simple and plain chili/casserole. I made this meal for under 8.00 (i already had the seasonings in my pantry) and it made 2 good sized adult portions. Nothing fancy but definitly answers yes to the question of, "can a person still eat good,healthy, non -processed food for cheap?" I always get store brand organic meat or the meat offered that has no hormones, antibiotics, etc... . Some stores even have their own line of organic canned goods to really keep this price low. I have even made this without the meat and just subbed a small container of fresh mushrooms and it was still really good. BE SURE to use the liquid from both the beans and the tomatoes; it gives it more flavor and better texture. Hope it works for you.

Provided by jennifer in new jer

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h10m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 lb ground turkey or 1 lb ground beef
1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil or 1 1/2 teaspoons water
1 (15 ounce) can dark red kidney beans
1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
salt and pepper
1 teaspoon chili powder (for mexican version)
1 tablespoon sour cream (for mexican version)
parmesan cheese (for italian version) (optional)

Steps:

  • Place ground meat in pot, add oil, garlic powder, salt and pepper.
  • Brown ground meat.
  • Add beans and tomatoes.
  • If making mexican add chili powder.
  • Simmer for 1 hour.
  • Top with either sour cream for mexican or parm cheese for italian.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 713.6, Fat 25, SaturatedFat 6.6, Cholesterol 182, Sodium 665.2, Carbohydrate 63.5, Fiber 19.2, Sugar 8.7, Protein 60.3

TORTILLA PIE



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This came from Light and Tasty magazine. It looks so yummy! ZWT 3: Mexican or Italian, depending on tomatoes and seasonings used

Provided by lucid501

Categories     Savory Pies

Time 30m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 lb lean ground beef
1/4 cup chopped onion
1 garlic clove, minced
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can Mexican-style tomatoes, drained or 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can Italian-style diced tomatoes
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
3/4 cup part-skim ricotta cheese
1/4 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
3 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro, divided or 3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
4 (8 inch) flour tortillas
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • In a nonstick skillet, cook beef with onion and garlic until meat is no longer pink; drain.
  • Stir in tomatoes, chili powder and cumin.
  • Bring to a boil; remove from heat.
  • In a bowl, combine the ricotta, mozzarella and 2 tbsp cilantro (or parsley.
  • Place 1 tortilla in a greased 9 inch round cake pan. Layer with half of the meat sauce, 1 tortilla, all of the ricotta mixture, another tortilla and the remaining meat sauce.
  • Top with remaining tortilla, sprinkle with cheddar cheese and remaining cilantro (or parsley).
  • Cover and bake at 400 F for 15 minutes or until heated through and cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 453.5, Fat 20.8, SaturatedFat 10.1, Cholesterol 75.1, Sodium 1043.1, Carbohydrate 36.9, Fiber 2, Sugar 1.9, Protein 29.1

TIGHT BUDGET HEALTHY CHICKEN



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Inexpensive and very tasty. Makes a very nice, almost carmelized sauce on its own. If I cant afford organic chicken then I go to Wegmans and they have a "Food You Feel Good About" line of foods , and the meats have no hormones, antibiotics, preservatives, etc... I get a pack of 8 chicken drumsticks for 2 dollars or less to make this dish. Most of the ingredients are things usually found around the house. I usually use more garlic for my 3 yr old who likes extra on everything. Hope it works for you.

Provided by jennifer in new jer

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 3h5m

Yield 2-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

8 chicken drumsticks, thighs or 8 pieces chicken
3 medium potatoes, cut in wedges and unpeeled
6 cipollini onions or 1 vidalia onion, peeled and cut into quarters
2 tablespoons salted butter
1 lemon
1 teaspoon garlic powder
salt and pepper
1 teaspoon paprika (optional)

Steps:

  • Place chicken, potatoes and onions in a pyrex casserole baking dish, or other suitable oven proof dish.
  • Squeeze lemon over all pieces of chicken, potatoes and onion.
  • Sprinkle chicken, potatoes and onion with spices.
  • Cut up butter and place around meat and vegetables.
  • Cover with foil and bake at 325 for 2 - 3 hours or until chicken and potatoes are done.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 833.4, Fat 37.3, SaturatedFat 14.4, Cholesterol 267.1, Sodium 345.3, Carbohydrate 62.6, Fiber 9.7, Sugar 2.8, Protein 63.7

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