Ingredients1/2 lb ground sirloin ($.95) I used the other half here. And here‘s how I got it so cheap!
1 packet Taco Seasoning, or The Frugal Mom’s Taco Seasoning ($.50) I omitted the flour in Donna’s recipe!
1/2 cup dry kidney beans, cooked ($.25)
1 cup salsa ($.20) On sale for $1 at Kroger and I had a $.50 ecoupon from Shortcuts.com
1 cup water
4 corn tortillas, cut in 1 1/2 inch squares ($.25) Flour be great too!
1 cup shredded cheese ($.75) Omit if GFCFSF
1/2 bag frozen organic green beans ($.75)
1/2 bag frozen organic corn ($.75)
Sour cream, guacamole, lettuce, tomato ($.50-$1)
Directions
1. Soak beans overnight or at least 2 hours in hot water. Boil 1 – 1.5 hours until soft. Watch the water level. Start with water at least 2 inches above the beans. Add more during boiling if necessary.
2. Brown meat and drain. Add taco season, beans, salsa and water.
3. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and let simmer for 5- 10 minutes.
4. Stir in tortillas, top with cheese. Cover and let sit for 5 minutes or until cheese in melted.
5. Garnish with sour cream, tomato, lettuce and guacamole – whatever you wish. I did not garnish as I was all out of these things this week
It tasted just fine without the garnishes!
6. Cook frozen green beans and corn as directed on package.
2. Brown meat and drain. Add taco season, beans, salsa and water.
3. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and let simmer for 5- 10 minutes.
4. Stir in tortillas, top with cheese. Cover and let sit for 5 minutes or until cheese in melted.
5. Garnish with sour cream, tomato, lettuce and guacamole – whatever you wish. I did not garnish as I was all out of these things this week
It tasted just fine without the garnishes!6. Cook frozen green beans and corn as directed on package.
Cost $4.90-$5.40
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I made this recently as well and thought it was very good. Your version sounds delicious! (although I’d skip the guac ;])
My family loves Mexican! I will have to write this recipe down!
At our Meijer, 1 pound of ground beef sells for $1 at 8pm at night. The sell by date isn’t for a few days and the meat is really good.
This has become one of our family’s favorites! With 9 kids to feed, I love that one skillet can be used for the entire meal, just adding a quick side dish! It’s even better the next day for lunch.
I am going to start following the weight watchers plan at home. I am on a strict budget and will don’t now how to cook. I was wondering could anyone help me out with filling sandwiches, & any other quick budget firendly meals you can think of that can be done in the slow cooker or quick skillet meals.