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What's your go to meal for under 2$ per person that isn't super common? (lemmy.world)

submitted 11 months ago by ericbomb@lemmy.world to c/asklemmy@lemmy.world

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I personally know some folks who spend all their money on fast food, and then online it seems pretty common folks not knowing how to cook causes massive financial problems.

My super duper cheap meal that takes no effort is "lazy rice veggie soup": Can of peas and carrots cooked with a bouyon cube until cube is dissolved Add cooked rice to mix, and heat until rice is flavorful with absorbed broth

I do a cup of dried rice, and a can of peas and carrots which means the soup has 800ish calories and I think it's pretty good as it's either 2 small meals that you can have sides with, or one large one!

So what are your cheap meals you like to make? The less well known, the better!

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[-] reddig33@lemmy.world 14 points 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago)

Don’t be afraid to “dress up” box dinners like Mac n cheese or suddenly salad. A handful of beans, tomatoes, onions, carrots, or whatnot can stretch it and make it healthier.

Cooked and then refrigerated Quinoa, Bulgar, and Couscous make great salad bases for something different than lettuce.

Savory oatmeal is supposedly a thing, but I’ve never tried it.

[-] ericbomb@lemmy.world 8 points 11 months ago

A quarter pound of beef in Mac and cheese is ace and still super cheap.

Or can of tuna.

[-] turtlepower@lemm.ee 6 points 11 months ago

Personally, I like "White Trash Heaven"- it's just mac and cheese with fried Spam slices.

[-] IMALlama@lemmy.world 2 points 11 months ago

The cousin of the also delicious Mac and cheese with hotdog slices.

[-] turtlepower@lemm.ee 2 points 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago)

Bro, it's like hotdog slices 10x on steroids. Spam is so fucking underrated. It's probably due to it being slightly slimy and gross coming out of the can, but damn if it doesn't smell like bacon when it's frying. Could also be that eating a lot of it will definitely give you a fucking heart attack lol.

https://youtu.be/cdpsfBsN_Dg?si=nYPfHnAEMlpnHGj9

[-] IMALlama@lemmy.world 2 points 11 months ago

Oh, don't get me wrong. I love some pan fried spam with eggs. Add some bread for a tasty sandwich.

[-] Starb3an@sh.itjust.works 2 points 11 months ago

Franks red hot sauce with Mac and cheese is amazing. If you want more protein, grab one of those already cooked chickens from the grocery store, rip it apart with your hands, and toss it in too.

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