Last month I was buying ground beef for $1.99 per lb. As I shopped today the cheapest I could find it for was $2.79 per lb. on sale.
I will have to say it again, now more than even we have to focus on a food budget that allows us to feed our families healthy, delicious meals that are affordable and at $5 or less per meal, that’s my only option right now.
As promised I continue on my quest to provide you with cheap family meals that are $5 or less to prepare.
Amie P. submitted her family favorite cheap meal – Beef Enchiladas – Not only is it easy to make but the flavor was out of this world.
A great family meal that only costs $5.00 to make.
Beef Enchiladas
Submitted by Amie P.
- 1 lb Hamburger
- 1 Can Re-fried Beans 12 oz
- 1 Can Red Enchilada sauce 10-14 oz
- 8 Tortilla Shells
- 2 cups Shredded Cheese
- 1 can Olives 6 oz (optional)
Brown ground beef in skillet til fully cooked (season with favorite seasonings), drain off excess grease, mix 1/4 can enchilada sauce to ground beef. Take a spoonful of enchilada sauce and spread around on tortilla, put in 2 spoons of re-fried beans 2 spoons of ground beef mixture, sprinkle with cheese roll up and start process over for each additional tortilla. When they are all rolled and in the pan spoon the rest of the enchilada sauce over the tops, sprinkle on remaining cheese and bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes.
TIP: Make a second batch for the perfect freeze ahead meal next week.
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