Estimated Cost: $9-$11
1 lb ground beef (or ground turkey)
8 oz elbow macaroni
1 packet taco seasoning
1 can diced tomatoes with green chilies (10 oz)
2 cups beef broth
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
½ cup frozen corn
Optional toppings: sour cream, green onions, tortilla chips
Brown the ground beef in a large skillet and drain excess grease.
Stir in taco seasoning.
Add pasta, tomatoes, broth, and corn.
Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and cover for about 12-15 minutes until pasta is tender.
Stir in cheese until melted.
Top with your favorite taco toppings and serve.
🐝 Buzzy Tip: Serve with tortilla chips for scooping!
Estimated Cost: $10-$12
2 chicken breasts, diced
1 cup uncooked white rice
2 cups chicken broth
1 can cream of chicken soup
1 cup frozen peas and carrots
1 teaspoon garlic powder
Salt & pepper
1 tablespoon butter
Melt butter in a large skillet and cook chicken until no longer pink.
Stir in rice, broth, soup, vegetables, and seasonings.
Bring to a boil.
Reduce heat, cover, and simmer 20-25 minutes.
Stir before serving.
🐝 Buzzy Tip: Sprinkle shredded cheddar on top for an extra creamy finish.
Estimated Cost: $11-$13
1 package smoked sausage, sliced
4 small potatoes, diced
2 cups broccoli florets
1 bell pepper, chopped
1 onion, sliced
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Salt & pepper
Preheat oven to 400°F.
Toss everything with olive oil and seasonings.
Spread onto a sheet pan.
Bake for 30-35 minutes, stirring halfway through.
Serve with fresh fruit or a side salad.
🐝 Buzzy Tip: Swap broccoli for green beans or zucchini using whatever is on sale.
1 lb ground beef or turkey
2 chicken breasts
1 package smoked sausage
Shredded cheddar cheese
Butter
Sour cream (optional)
4 small potatoes
1 broccoli crown (or bag of florets)
1 bell pepper
1 onion
Green onions (optional)
Elbow macaroni
White rice
Taco seasoning
Beef broth
Chicken broth
Cream of chicken soup
Diced tomatoes with green chilies
Frozen corn
Frozen peas & carrots
Olive oil
Garlic powder
Italian seasoning
Salt
Pepper
Tortilla chips (optional)
Meal
Cost (Family of 4)
🌮 Cheesy Taco Pasta Skillet
$9-$11
🍗 Creamy Chicken & Rice
$10-$12
🌭 Sheet Pan Smoked Sausage & Veggies
$11-$13
💡 Average cost per meal: About $2.50 to $3.25 per person, making these perfect for busy summer nights when you want to spend less time cooking and more time making memories. ☀️🐝