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Frugal Recipe: Hamburger Soup

This recipe was created on one of those “clean out the fridge and the pantry and get creative” kind of nights. I made this soup using items I had around, and my family ended up really liking it. It got its name from my kids, who asked for this dish again another time. In fact, this was one of my daughter’s favorite soups for several years, so I always saved a little ground beef when I made other dishes. Ingredients: ½ pound of ground beef (about a handful will work) 1 – 8 ounce can seasoned tomato sauce 1 can … Continue reading →

Frugal Recipe: Tuna Melts

Do you need a meal that uses low cost ingredients that you probably already have handy? How about a new way to serve tuna? This recipe is easy, inexpensive, and quick to make. It’s a tasty way to serve tuna instead of typical sandwiches. Ingredients: 1 can of tuna packed in water, drained and flaked 3 slices of American cheese broken into pieces 1 teaspoon milk 4 slices white bread Directions: In a microwave safe dish, combine tuna, cheese, and milk. Cook on the normal temperature setting for about thirty seconds. Stir thoroughly and cook for an additional 30 seconds, … Continue reading →