Not Made Of Money

Trying to come up with budget-friendly meals is a given for any family in a budget. However, November meals have to be more than cost-effective. November meal planning requires you to come up with ideas that battle the cold of winter, nourish your family, and still allow you to stay within your food budget.

Check out these great meal ideas to add a little zest to your November evenings:

Sloppy Joes – Nothing is as hearty and satisfying as good old-fashioned sloppy joe sandwiches. Simply mix the sloppy joe seasoning with some browned ground hamburger. Then, build your sandwich on hamburger or hot dog buns. Even your pickiest family member will love sloppy joe night.

Home-made Quesadillas – Normally enjoyed at many different restaurants, quesadillas are easy to make and customize in the comfort of your own kitchen. Begin by layering cheese and browned pieces of chicken or beef into a flour tortilla. Add peppers, onions, or spices to your own tastes. Then warm the concoction in your oven until the cheese is melted. If these tasty treats don’t keep the cold away, nothing will.

Baked Spuds – Oversized-potatoes dressed with bacon bits, cheese, and any other goodies that you like can be used to create a warm, comforting dinner. You can buy large potatoes inexpensively during almost any season. Then, choose your toppings according to the grocery stores’ sales. Bake the potato, split it open with a knife and heap on the extras.

Spaghetti & Meatballs – What family doesn’t love pasta? Spaghetti is an easy to make, low-budget favorite on everyone’s list. Simply boil pasta to build a base for this Italian entrée. Roll tiny hamburger patties into small balls and brown them to add meatballs to your meal. Now all you need is a jar of your family’s favorite sauce, bought during a sale, of course.

Tacos – Another dinner idea that allows you to put your family’s own spin on your dinner plans is making tacos. Choose hard or soft shells depending upon your preference, or price. Brown hamburger and add all of the fixings you like. If your family enjoys things on the spicier side of life, don’t forget to add a packet of taco seasoning to your meat.

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