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17 Dirt Cheap Meals When You Are Broke (Under $10 Per Meal)

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 4 people
Calories 600
A collection of budget-friendly meals that are easy to prepare and delicious.

Ingredients

Staples

  • 12 pcs eggs
  • 1 liter milk
  • 100 g butter
  • 500 g rice
  • 1 loaf bread

Instructions 

  • 1. Scrambled Eggs with Rice: Cook rice in broth, add scrambled eggs and veggies.
  • 2. Tuna Melts: Mix tuna with mayo, serve on bread or buns.
  • 3. Creamed Peas on Toast: Mix peas with flour, butter, milk, serve on toast.
  • 4. Beef Stroganoff: Combine hamburger, ramen noodles, and cream of mushroom.
  • 5. Chickpea Pasta: Mix chickpeas, pasta, tomato paste, boiling water, season.

Notes

Use leftover ingredients creatively to minimize waste.
Calories: 600kcal
Cost: $10
Course: Main
Cuisine: varied
Keyword: Budget