Looking for Cheap Fast and Easy

kristinathenina

I am looking for recipes that are cheap, fast, and easy. I work 50 + hours a week, and still poor. I am hoping for some stick to the ribs ones, as most of mine are fairly light. Now that its gotten colder I'd like some heartier meals Thanks

coyoteo

I thought this was going to be a job to apply for. I'm not very fast though.

Akahime

http://www.cookinglight.com/ Is where I get a lot of mine it's free to join and save recipes right on the site and they give nutritional info. They often feature cheap and quick meal ideas.

Helloitsdan

Get "The Flat Belly Diet" app on your smart phone!

kiwi1855

Number one: save up and invest in a slow cooker.

That said, slow cooker soups are amazing. My current favorite (and my husband loves it too!) consists of:
-1/2 cup chopped onion
-1/2 cup chopped celery
-10 to 12 baby potatoes quartered (or sixth-ed, depending on their size!)
-1 cup chopped carrot
-1 to 2 cups sliced (I like big slices, but that's just me!) mushrooms
-4 small chicken thighs (skin off, but use the dark meat as it will cook better) (optional - you can make this vegetarian!)
-1 can crushed tomato
-1 to 2 cups chicken (or vegetable) stock

Put everything into the slow cooker, and add spices that you like (my current mix is some cayenne pepper (ok, more than some, but I like spicy!), ground black pepper, garlic (lots!), ground mustard, and a couple bay leaves (take out before serving of course!). Cook on high for about 6-8 hours. EDIT: I start this in the morning and it's ready at dinner... so I can feel productive all day!

Pretty low cal, and very filling. I have served this to a lot of people, and haven't had any complaints!

Laura_beau

I agree with the slow cooker- you can stick that thing on low and leave it overnight, great for stews, curries, chillis, soups etc... buy one and get a good slow cooker cookbook.

In the meantime- heres a few links to some yummy quick, but hearty winter style recipes:

Potato, bacon & savoy cabbage soup- http://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/4772/potato-and-savoy-cabbage-soup-with-bacon

Pork & Mushroom stroganoff- http://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/12766/pork-and-mushroom-stroganoff

Quick Beef Goulash: http://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/1497/goulash-in-a-dash

Chilli beef shepherds pie: http://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/8096/chilli-beef-shepherds-pie

Chilli con carne soup: http://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/1293/chilli-con-carne-soup