Easy Supper Casserole

2 cans pinto/black beans or 1 can beans & 1/2 lb lean hamburger ($.50-$1.25)
1 tsp oregano ($.01)
1 onion, chopped ($.33)
1/2 tsp chili powder ($.01)
1 cup dry macaroni ($.25)
1/2 tsp salt ($.01)
2 1/2 cups tomato juice ($1)
1/4 tsp pepper ($.01)
1 cup grated Cheddar Cheese ($.50)

Brown hamburger/beans & onion. Cook until onion clear. Turn down heat. Add macaroni, juice and spices, stir to combine. Cover pan & simmer for 20 minutes. Remove pan from heat, stir & sprinkle with cheese. Cover and let sit until cheese melts.

Serves 6.

TOTAL: $2.62

Red Stroganoff

1 lb ground beef ($2)
1 onion, chopped (.25 - .50)
2 tsp Worchestershire sauce (.10)
2 tsp celery salt (.01)
1 tsp salt (.01)
Freshly ground pepper to taste (.10)
3 cups canned tomato juice ($1) or 2 cans tomato paste with 4 cups water ($.60)
1 cup sour cream (.50)
Minced parsle to taste

Brown beef and onion in deep skillet. Add all ingredients except sour cream and parsley. Cover and simmer for about 25 minutes, stir occasionally. Serve over rice - or you can add 3 cups dry noodles with tomato mixture and cook until tender. Stir in sour cream before serving. Sprinkle with parsley before serving.

Serves: 6-8

Total Cost = $3.85