The following list represents 15 dinners that if made twice a month represent the total number of dinners required to feed your family of 4.  The cost of the meals is approximately $200, with the average meal costing roughly $6.00 or $7.00.  Each of these meals can be cooked in under 30 minutes, use a minimal amount of pots and pans, and are very simple to prepare. In addition these meals are all healthy, contain no preprocessed food, and will guarantee to fill up your family. If you are a single parent of 1 child, cut the meal recipe in half. If you're a single man, just make enough for one. Every meal listed can be modified based on portion. To see how much each meal costs, the ingredients and how to cook it, just click the meal title.

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Beef and Bean Burritos with Spanish Rice and Corn
Spaghetti with Ground Beef Meat Sauce and Spinach
Chili Dogs with French Fries and Corn on the Cob
Salisbury Steak and Baked Potatoes with Green Beans
Ground Beef and Rice with Greens and Cornbread 
Ham Steaks with Baked Beans and Baked Potatoes
Burgers and French Fries with Carrots
Chicken and Rice with Broccoli
Sausage and Peppers with Black Beans and Rice
Fried Chicken with Mashed Potatoes and Corn
Shrimp Pasta wih Broccoli
Smothered Potatoes and Onions with Greens and Cornbread
Ham Steaks with Mac and Cheese and Broccoli
Turkey Burgers with Skillet Potatoes and Corn
Fish and Chips with Cole Slaw

Total cost of 15 meals listed: $100 Multiply by 2 for 30 meals = $200