Really cheap, really nice recipes

Posted by: Volcano

7th Jun 2012 12:13pm

I'm on a really tight budget at the moment, so I was wondering if anyone had any ideas for some really nice, really cheap recipes?

noly

21st Mar 2014 08:33pm

Hi Volcano, I have a few recipes here from a mag called Food Ideas 2001 I hope they help you out.
Italian Meatloaf. Serves 4. Cost $8.50
500g minced steak
1 egg
1/4 cup tomato sauce
1/4 cup fresh or dried breadcrumbs
1 tablespoon parsley, chopped
200g mozzarella cheese. sliced
2 cloves garlic crushed
2 tomatoes finely chopped
10 basil leaves

1./ Combine mince egg & breadcrumbs,sauce parsley and garlic in a large bowl Mix well to combine.
2../ Lightly press 1/2 the mince mixture into the base of a foil-lined 10 x 20cm loaf tin.
3./ Top with tomatoes, cheese, and basil. Lightly press remaining mince mixture over this. Smooth top.
4./ Bake in a hot oven (200*c) for about 1 hour or until cooked through.
5./ remove from tin. Serve sliced with vegetables or salad, or on Italian bread with salad.

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