Cheap dirty rice.
This was a stable for us growing up. It’s cheap, easy and good.
Box of beef rice roni
Package of hamburger
Cook the hamburger up, season it with red pepper powder, garlic powder, & onion powder. Season with your heart. 
Once the hamburger is done, remove it and set it aside and make the rice roni according to the package. Instead of water I use beef broth but do whatever works for you. I then add frozen peas and carrots and let the rice roni cook up.
Once your liquid is gone add the hamburger and then add a lot of hot sauce, I grew up with Texas Pete and Louisiana Hot sauce.
I top mine off with cheese sometimes. I also add more hot sauce.
I usually will serve it bread & butter.
Clearly you can make this anyway your heart wants but it’s a comfort food for me.
