Chili

Ingredients:

1 lb. ground beef ($.99)
1 can diced tomato with chilis (store brand $.50)
1 8 oz. can regular tomato sauce (store brand $.39)
1 cup water
1/2−1 onion, chopped (pennies)
1 green pepper, chopped (as little as $.30/however, when on sale I
chop a bunch & keep in freezer so I don't have to pay the higher
prices when I need one)
2−3 cloves garlic, chopped or minced (pennies)
3−5 Tablespoon chili powder
salt, pepper, onion & garlic powder, and cumin to taste.

Directions: 

In a dutch oven brown ground beef with onion, green pepper & garlic. Drain. Add tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, water & seasonings. Bring to a boil & then simmer approximately 20 minutes. While simmering I shred cheese to go on top. If in a hurry I warm flour tortillas; if more time I bake a quick cornbread recipe. Add a salad & you've got a quick meal. Leftovers are great as "Frito" pie or chili dogs!