Poor Man’s Comfort Food: Beef and Veggie Mash-Up
Ingredients:
- 1 can of sliced potatoes ($0.88)
- 3/4 can of green beans ($0.75)
- 1 package of brown gravy mix ($0.50)
- 1 pound ground beef ($3.99)
- 1 package instant mashed potatoes ($1.50)
Total Cost: $7.62
Instructions:
- Prepare Gravy:
- Follow the package instructions to prepare the brown gravy. Allow it to thicken on low heat while you proceed with the next steps.
- Brown and Season Beef:
- In a large skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat.
- Season the beef to your liking with salt, pepper, or any preferred spices.
- Add Potatoes and Green Beans:
- Drain the sliced potatoes and add them to the skillet with the browned beef.
- Add 3/4 can of green beans (drained) to the mixture.
- Stir the ingredients together.
- Pour in Gravy:
- Once the gravy has thickened, pour it over the beef, potatoes, and green beans in the skillet.
- Stir the mixture well to coat everything in the savory gravy.
- Allow it to simmer for about 5 minutes until the vegetables are cooked through.
- Prepare Instant Mashed Potatoes:
- While the beef and veggies are simmering, prepare the instant mashed potatoes according to the package instructions.
- Serve:
- Create a bed of mashed potatoes on each plate, forming a bowl shape.
- Spoon the beef and veggie mixture onto the mashed potatoes.
- Enjoy:
- Serve your Poor Man’s Comfort Food hot and enjoy the hearty, flavorful combination of beef, potatoes, and green beans over creamy mashed potatoes.
This budget-friendly recipe offers a comforting and satisfying meal that won’t break the bank. Feel free to customize the seasoning and add your favorite herbs for an extra touch of flavor.
