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Budget Friendly Meals

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All you do is take ground beef brown it and season it how you prefer, dump everything into the pot that I have listed. I use 2 of everything. (Can goods)
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Chilli

These ingredients make a ton of chilli and you can either eat it for days or stick it in the freezer and have for later. I make a lot of this at one time because we eat left overs for like 3 or 4 days and we're okay with that, but if you don't want t...

 
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Mccormick is the best brand of chilli seasoning. That's just my opinion though. I use 2 packs of these.
McCormick Chili Seasoning Mix, 1.25 oz Envelope
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I prefer using light red beans instead of the dark ones because of the texture that the dark red kidney beans have.
Great Value Light Red Kidney Beans, 15.5 oz
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Bush's is the best black beans that I use. They are less dry, but there are several to choose from.
Bush's Canned Black Beans, Canned Black Beans, 15 oz Can
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I never usedto use pinto beans, but I use them now for almost all my soups I make.
Great Value Pinto Beans, 15.5 oz Can
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I use the 3lb because it makes a lot and my family and I enjoy eating left overs. I love having them because that means I don't have to cook every night.
All Natural* 73% Lean/27% Fat Ground Beef, 3 lb Roll
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I use the italian style because it adds more flavor. You can also use rotel tomatoes too. It just depends on how spicy you want it.
Great Value Italian-Style Stewed Tomatoes with Basil, Garlic & Oregano, 14.5 oz Can
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I use this in almost everything I season.
Great Value Oregano Leaves, 0.87 oz
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Basil is an awesome seasoning too!
Great Value Kosher Basil Leaves, 0.8 oz
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You can use onion powder or minced onion
Great Value Onion Powder, 3.25 oz
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This just adds color
Great Value Paprika, 2.5 oz
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We use saltine crackers but there are many others to choose from.
Great Value Saltine Crackers, 16 oz, 4 Count
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This is the best cheese in my opinion!
Great Value Finely Shredded Colby Jack Cheese, 8 oz
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Who don't love sour cream with some chilli
Daisy Pure and Natural Sour Cream, 16 oz (1 lb) Tub (Refrigerated)
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I use 2 of these, but don't drain. You can use regular diced tomatoes, but my family and I love the extra flavor.
ROTEL Mild Diced Tomatoes and Green Chilies, 10 oz - Walmart.com
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Tater Tot Casserole

When I make tater tot casserole, all I do is get a 13×9 pan and add all ingredients in there. I brown the ground beef (season it how you prefer) and then after draining the grease, I add the cream of chicken and cream of mushroom and just a little bi...
 
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These are the best tater tots to use with this recipe.
Ore-Ida Golden Tater Tots Seasoned Shredded Frozen Potatoes, 32 oz Bag
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I use the family size because this is going to help stretch out the recipe. Campbell's is a the best in my opinion.
Campbell's Condensed Cream of Chicken Soup, 22.6 oz Family Size Can
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I love the cream of mushroom soup to, not only the taste, but also how creamy it makes the casserole. It also helps stretch out the recipe.
Campbell's Condensed Cream of Mushroom Soup, 22.6 oz Family Size Can
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I just use a little bit of this in the mixture of the meat and the soups.
Great Value Worcestershire Sauce, 10 fl oz (Regular)
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I use the 3lb because it thickens up the mixture.
All Natural* 73% Lean/27% Fat Ground Beef, 3 lb Roll
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Just sprinkle some of this over the soup and meat mix and then add tater tots.
Great Value Finely Shredded Fiesta Blend Cheese, 8 oz
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You can use this or onion powder. Either one doesn't matter.
McCormick Kosher Minced Onions, 6.37 oz Bottle - Walmart.com

Taco Soup

When I make taco soup, I make a lot so we have leftovers for a few days and freeze the rest. I use 2 cans of everything plus seasing and meat.
 
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I use two packs of this. One pack for meat and one pack for soup mixture.
Old El Paso Taco Seasoning Mix, Original Flavor, 1 oz. - Walmart.com
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I use 2 of these but drain them.
Great Value Black Beans, 15 oz Can - Walmart.com
 
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You can use the cheaper, but I find these taste better. I drain these also.
DEL MONTE FRESH CUT Golden Sweet Whole Kernel Corn, 15.25 ...
 
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I use 2 cans and drain
Great Value Great Northern Beans, 15.5 oz Can - Walmart.com
 
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I use 2 of these and drain.
Great Value Navy Bean, 15.5 oz Can - Walmart.com
 
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I use 1 of these and season it with many different seasonings plus taco seasoning. Such as onion powder, oregano leaves, basil, and ground cumin
All Natural* 73% Lean/27% Fat Fresh Ground Beef, 3 lb Roll - Walmart
 
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I use a little not much
Great Value Onion Powder, 3.25 oz - Walmart.com
 
Great Value Oregano Leaves, 0.87 oz - Walmart.com
 
Great Value Kosher Basil Leaves, 0.8 oz - Walmart.com
 
Great Value Ground Cumin, 2.5 oz - Walmart.com
 
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These are best to me.
Fritos Regular Corn Chips, 9.25 oz - Walmart.com
 
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You can use namebrand or generic. I like whichever, but some have a preference.
Great Value Original Sour Cream, 24 oz - Walmart.com
 
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Colby jack or fiesta blend are my favorite to use.
Great Value Finely Shredded Colby Jack Cheese, 8 oz - Walmart.com
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