Description
A collection of budget-friendly meals perfect for serving a large group.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds of ground beef
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 4 cloves of garlic, minced
- 2 cans of diced tomatoes
- 1 can of kidney beans
- 1 can of black beans
- 2 tablespoons of chili powder
- 1 tablespoon of cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 cups of cooked rice
Instructions
- In a large pot, brown the ground beef over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, and cook until softened.
- Stir in the diced tomatoes, kidney beans, black beans, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper.
- Simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Serve over cooked rice.
Notes
- This recipe can be doubled for larger crowds.
- Serve with toppings like cheese, sour cream, or green onions.
- Make it vegetarian by substituting beef with lentils.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: cheap meals to feed a crowd