Over the past two weeks, I’ve been writing a lot about how to save money on meat. Putting philosophical arguments aside, there are budget-directed reasons to try to minimize our meat intake. The obvious answer, of course, is to create meatless meals. It’s not hard — Google “Meatless Meals” and 2 million results will pop up.
But what if you’re like me, living with a family of hearty eaters who simply love some meat with dinner? It’s always good to have a few tricks up your sleeve to make it stretch. I wanted to share some of my favorite recipes that feature meat as a supporting character, rather than the star. Each of the following recipes can be made with 1/2 pound or less of meat per recipe (not per serving):
- Apple and Sausage Roast – Lots of veggies, a few sausage links
- Chicken Quesadillas
- Spaghetti, Sauce, and Homemade Meatballs
- Chicken Tortilla Soup
- Mu Shu Beef and Cabbage Wraps
- Any Stir-Fry: throw in tons and tons of vegetables, and any leftover beef, shrimp, or chicken you have in the fridge
Looking for even more inspiration for nearly meatless meals? Check out Almost Meatless, a new cookbook available on Amazon. Save money on the meat you do use by checking out these meat coupons.
What are your favorite nearly meatless meals?
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