Favorite Budget Booster Meals

I'm taking the advice from many to use an annual target for spending in several categories rather than how I have done monthly targets. This will give me more flexibility to stock up on items we use when lowest price point. I'll still give myself fasting weeks, weeks to eat from the pantry and freezer. I thought it might be useful to think about some of my favorite go to meals, items that can be made inexpensively and for the most part with items always on hand. With the main dish, I'd also serve at least 2 fruits and vegetables, unless a serving is already incorporated into the dish itself. After each dish, I'll estimate the cost per main dish, plus the amount per average portion. theoretically, with one night of leftovers, I could feed my family of three all week for under $25. Imagine the savings if I did this kind of cooking and had no eating out for an entire month? 

Veggie Curry $4.60 for 5 servings at $0.92 each (serving of veg)

• 1 yellow onion
• 2-3 diced carrots
• 1 potato
• 2 cups broth
• 1 1/2 cup yogurt or coconut milk
• I can tomatoes
• 2 cups zucchini, broccoli, cauliflower etc. to choice
• 1 cup rice

Tuna hotdish: $3.17 for 5 portions at $0.64 each

• 8 ox cooked pasta
• 1 can cream mushroom soup
• 1/2 cup mayo
• 1 can tuna
• 2-4 ounce grated cheddar
• 1/2 can milk
• bread crumb topping

Vegetarian Chili: $5.85 for 8 portions at $0.73 each (includes oyster crackers but no other extra's)

• 1 packet or several tsp chili powder to taste
• 1 large can crushed tomatoes
• 1 small can diced tomatoes
• 1 can chili beans
• 1 can black beans
• 2 stalks celery
• 1/2 yellow onion
• Oyster crackers

Rice hotdish:$3.20 for four portions at $0.80 each (includes a serving of veg)

• 1.2 pound ground beef
• 1 cup long grain rice
• 3 cups water
• 1/3 cup soy sauce
• 2 stalks celery
• 1/2 yellow onion
•  chopped carrots-to about 1 cup

Turkey meatloaf and mashed potatoes: $3.47 for four portions at $0.84 each

• 1 pound ground turkey
• 1 egg
• 3/4 cup oatmeal
• 1/2 cup milk seasoning to taste
• packet instant potatoes

Pasta fagiole soup and egg salad sandwiches $4.46 for six portions at $0.75 each (includes serving of veg)

• 2 stalks celery
• 1/2 yellow onion
•  chopped carrots-to about 1 cup
• 1 potato
• 1 cup dried pasta
• 1 can chili beans
• 1 small can diced tomatoes
• 6 eggs, hard boiled
• squirt of mustard, mayonnaise (about 1/3 cup)
• 12 slices breads
• 4 vegie stalk cubes and 6 cups water, or 6 cups veggie broth

These are all basic chop a few vegetables, open a few cans, combine inexpensive ingredient type meals.I know none are fine dining, but they are tasty, not a lot of work, and still load healthier than picking up the cheapest fast food items. I know DH will still try to help in the kitchen and make special runs for high cost ingredients. By leveraging my cheapo recipe's, he can have his fun and I can control the budget. Please comment, share, or link to your favorite budget boost recipes.