Childhood meals that were budget-friendly and filling, often enhanced with fresh herbs or corn. Even better the next day and perfect for freezing!

Poverty Meal

Steps for Poverty Meal

Here's a step-by-step instructions for making Poverty Meal:

  1. Saute onions and garlic in olive oil until translucent.
  2. Brown ground beef and drain.
  3. Add ground beef, tomatoes, water, raw macaroni, salt and pepper to the onion and garlic mixture.
  4. Cook for 15 to 20 minutes or until macaroni is tender.
  5. If desired, top with Parmesan cheese.
  6. Serve with crusty bread and a salad.
  7. Zwiebeln und Knoblauch in Olivenöl glasig dünsten.
  8. Rinderhackfleisch anbraten und abtropfen lassen.
  9. Hackfleisch, Tomaten, Wasser, rohe Makkaroni, Salz und Pfeffer zur Zwiebel-Knoblauch-Mischung geben.
  10. 15 bis 20 Minuten kochen lassen oder bis die Makkaroni weich sind.
  11. Auf Wunsch mit Parmesankäse belegen.
  12. Mit knusprigem Brot und Salat servieren.
  13. Sofría la cebolla y el ajo en aceite de oliva hasta que estén transparentes.
  14. Dore la carne molida y escúrrala.
  15. Agregue la carne molida, los tomates, el agua, los macarrones crudos, la sal y la pimienta a la mezcla de cebolla y ajo.
  16. Cocine de 15 a 20 minutos o hasta que los macarrones estén tiernos.
  17. Si lo deseas, cubre con queso parmesano.
  18. Sirva con pan crujiente y ensalada.
  19. Faire revenir les oignons et l'ail dans l'huile d'olive jusqu'à ce qu'ils soient translucides.
  20. Faire revenir le bœuf haché et égoutter.
  21. Ajouter le bœuf haché, les tomates, l'eau, les macaronis crus, le sel et le poivre au mélange d'oignons et d'ail.
  22. Cuire de 15 à 20 minutes ou jusqu'à ce que les macaronis soient tendres.
  23. Si vous le souhaitez, garnissez de parmesan.
  24. Servir avec du pain croustillant et une salade.

Why you'll love Poverty Meal

  • Cost-Effective Nutrition: Poverty meals are often made from inexpensive ingredients, making them an accessible option for individuals and families on tight budgets. By focusing on staple foods such as rice, beans, or lentils, these meals can provide essential nutrients without straining financial resources, promoting food security for those in need.
  • Encourages Creativity and Resourcefulness: Preparing poverty meals can foster creativity in cooking as individuals learn to make the most of limited ingredients. This process can encourage people to experiment with various flavors and cooking techniques, leading to the discovery of new recipes and ways to enjoy meals made from basic staples.
  • Fosters Community and Sharing: Many poverty meals can be made in large quantities, making them ideal for sharing with family, friends, or neighbors. This aspect of communal eating can strengthen social bonds and support networks, helping to alleviate the isolation often felt by those experiencing financial hardship and promoting a sense of community resilience.
Poverty Meal

Poverty Meal

Ingredients

Instructions 

  • Saute onions and garlic in olive oil until translucent.
  • Brown ground beef and drain.
  • Add ground beef, tomatoes, water, raw macaroni, salt and pepper to the onion and garlic mixture.
  • Cook for 15 to 20 minutes or until macaroni is tender.
  • If desired, top with Parmesan cheese.
  • Serve with crusty bread and a salad.
  • Zwiebeln und Knoblauch in Olivenöl glasig dünsten.
  • Rinderhackfleisch anbraten und abtropfen lassen.
  • Hackfleisch, Tomaten, Wasser, rohe Makkaroni, Salz und Pfeffer zur Zwiebel-Knoblauch-Mischung geben.
  • 15 bis 20 Minuten kochen lassen oder bis die Makkaroni weich sind.
  • Auf Wunsch mit Parmesankäse belegen.
  • Mit knusprigem Brot und Salat servieren.
  • Sofría la cebolla y el ajo en aceite de oliva hasta que estén transparentes.
  • Dore la carne molida y escúrrala.
  • Agregue la carne molida, los tomates, el agua, los macarrones crudos, la sal y la pimienta a la mezcla de cebolla y ajo.
  • Cocine de 15 a 20 minutos o hasta que los macarrones estén tiernos.
  • Si lo deseas, cubre con queso parmesano.
  • Sirva con pan crujiente y ensalada.
  • Faire revenir les oignons et l'ail dans l'huile d'olive jusqu'à ce qu'ils soient translucides.
  • Faire revenir le bœuf haché et égoutter.
  • Ajouter le bœuf haché, les tomates, l'eau, les macaronis crus, le sel et le poivre au mélange d'oignons et d'ail.
  • Cuire de 15 à 20 minutes ou jusqu'à ce que les macaronis soient tendres.
  • Si vous le souhaitez, garnissez de parmesan.
  • Servir avec du pain croustillant et une salade.

Notes

  • Focus on using inexpensive, versatile ingredients such as rice, beans, or pasta, which provide a good base for meals while being budget-friendly and filling.
  • Emphasize creativity and resourcefulness by utilizing leftovers, seasonal produce, and spices to enhance flavors and make the most of what you have on hand.