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    From MATT MUNSON@21:4/108 to All on Saturday, March 21, 2026 19:02:33
    Due to having 340 usd in extra expenses due to having to replace my car that was paid off, I need to do some cutting back.

    I was thinking of what type of dishes I can make and pre-make for the week that would cost less than $7 usd a meal.

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  • From GRiM@21:3/234 to MATT MUNSON on Saturday, March 21, 2026 22:12:33
    On 21 Mar 2026, MATT MUNSON said the following...

    I was thinking of what type of dishes I can make and pre-make for the
    week that would cost less than $7 usd a meal.


    Can't get much cheaper than a bag of dried pinto beans and a bag of dried rice. Throw in some chopped veggies (onion & bell
    pepper) and/or meat if you have some to get some extra flavor and nutrition.

    Spice it up with whatever you have. I tend to go with bouillon, cumin, chili powder, garlic & onion powder, whatever you have on hand that sounds good. Salt & Pepper to taste.

    Good luck!

    -GRiM

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  • From Geri Atricks@21:3/235 to MATT MUNSON on Saturday, March 21, 2026 22:38:45
    I was thinking of what type of dishes I can make and pre-make for the
    week that would cost less than $7 usd a meal.

    Stews, Chili, Pasta dishes. They can all be faily inexpensive to make, and they all reheat very well and the flavors actually improve the more times they are reheated.

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  • From poindexter FORTRAN@21:4/122 to MATT MUNSON on Sunday, March 22, 2026 09:31:47
    MATT MUNSON wrote to All <=-

    Due to having 340 usd in extra expenses due to having to replace my car that was paid off, I need to do some cutting back.

    I was thinking of what type of dishes I can make and pre-make for the
    week that would cost less than $7 usd a meal.

    There's countless videos on youtube about cooking on a budget. Rice,
    potatoes, beans, chicken thighs, eggs, greens, fresh vegetables and
    apples seem to be everywhere.



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  • From Nightfox@21:1/137 to MATT MUNSON on Sunday, March 22, 2026 14:23:13
    Re: Not Eating Out
    By: MATT MUNSON to All on Sat Mar 21 2026 07:02 pm

    Due to having 340 usd in extra expenses due to having to replace my car that was paid off, I need to do some cutting back.

    I was thinking of what type of dishes I can make and pre-make for the week that would cost less than $7 usd a meal.

    One thing that comes to mind is meatloaf - Even considering the price of meat, making meatloaf from one pound of ground meat could provide several meals. And while I'd traditionally use ground beef, other meats such as ground turkey or ground chicken would probably be less expensive and still work fairly well.

    I think sandwiches are a fairly simple option that doesn't cost that much but can still be fairly satisfying. Also, I suppose homemade hamburgers could fit into this category. And is a hot dog a sandwich? ;)

    Also, if you aren't opposed to frozen meals and canned versions of things (such as chili, soups, etc.), those can be an inexpensive option.

    Nightfox
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