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With the state of the economy everyone is looking for something cheap and easy to fix for a meal. Some very unique and inventive things can be done when you need something fast, filling, and low cost. These meals do not necessarily have to be less than ideal for your diet either.

One great meal that we’ve found that will feed a family very nicely and also has most of the nutrients that your body needs and not a ton of calories is a very simple “Hamburger helper” type meal that you make yourself.To make the meal it needs just this

1 pound of lean ground beef

4 slices bacon fried crisp

2 green onions chopped

1 box Velveeta Shells and Cheese

dash of garlic powder

1/4 cup grated cheddar or colby jack cheese
Make the shells and cheese according to the packet directions.

Fry the hamburger and bacon and crumble them into the shells and cheese

Add the chopped onion, the garlic powder and season to taste with salt and pepper.

Arrange it in a baking dish and spread the shredded cheese over the top. Pop into a hot oven for about 15 minutes or microwave it to melt your cheese for about two minutes.

Serve it with a tossed salad and some crusty bread.

The cost of each serving is about one dollar. For under ten dollars you can buy the fixings for the entire meal and save a bundle on your meals.

You can also sub sausage for the burger if you like.