Meals

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Here are six recipes you can make for under $12 that would feed a family of 4-6

1. Spicy Black Bean & Rice Skillet - serves 4-6:

- 1 can black beans
- 1 cup uncooked rice
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste.

Spicy Black Bean & Rice Skillet: Cook rice according to package instructions. In a skillet over medium heat, sauté onion and garlic in olive oil until softened. Add in black beans and diced tomatoes, along with chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. When rice has finished cooking, stir into the skillet. Cook until heated through.

2. Vegetable Stir Fry - serves 4-6

- 1 bag of frozen mixed vegetables.
- 1 onion, sliced .
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil .
- 2 cloves garlic, minced .
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce .
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar .
- Salt and pepper to taste .
- Optional: Served on top of 2 cups of rice .

Vegetable Stir Fry: In a skillet or wok, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add sliced onion and minced garlic, cooking until fragrant. Add frozen mixed vegetables, soy sauce, sugar, salt, and pepper. Cook until vegetables are heated through and tender. Serve over rice, if desired.

3. Cheesy Baked Ziti - serves 4-6:

- 1 box of ziti pasta
- 1 jar of pasta sauce
- 1/2 pound ground beef
- 1 egg
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

Cheesy Baked Ziti: Cook pasta according to package instructions. In a separate skillet, brown ground beef over medium-high heat, breaking up with a spatula. Drain any excess fat. Add in pasta sauce and bring to a simmer. In a separate bowl, mix together ricotta cheese and egg. Combine hot pasta and meat mixture with ricotta mixture. Pour into a baking dish and top with mozzarella cheese. Bake in a preheated 350°F oven for 20-25 minutes or until bubbly and golden.

4. Easy Chicken Tacos - serves 4-6:

- 1 pound chicken breast, chopped into small pieces
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1 red onion, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 8-10 small corn tortillas

Easy Chicken Tacos: In a skillet over medium-high heat, brown chicken until cooked through. Add taco seasoning and stir until evenly coated. Add sliced onion and green pepper to the skillet, and cook until vegetables are tender. Serve on warmed corn tortillas.

5. Creamy Tomato Soup and Grilled Cheese - serves 4-6

- 1 can of tomato soup
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 8 slices of bread
- 8 slices of cheese

Creamy Tomato Soup and Grilled Cheese: In a saucepan over medium heat, heat up tomato soup. Add in garlic powder and milk, stirring until heated through. In a separate skillet or griddle, butter one side of each slice of bread. Place a slice of cheese on top of each slice of bread, and press the slices together (butter side out). Grill sandwiches until bread is golden brown and cheese is melted.

6. Hamburger and Vegetable Soup - serves 4-6 :

- 1 lb of ground beef
- 1 can of diced tomatoes
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 4 cups of beef broth
- 2 cups of chopped vegetables (carrots, celery, onions)
- Salt and pepper to taste

Hamburger and Vegetable Soup: Brown ground beef in a large pot over medium-high heat. Drain any excess fat. Add in diced tomatoes, beef broth, vegetables, salt, and pepper. Cook until vegetables are tender and soup is heated through.