>>15617310Stew/hotpot. Incredibly cheap, efficient, nutritious etc.
>big pot / slow cooker>fry onions and garlic>add any meat + potatoes carrots mushrooms w/e is available cheap>cover with stock >simmer for 1-4 hours If gas/electricity is a concern just make a huge batch in 1 go and it will feed you for days and can be eaten cold.
You could probably eat for a week on $20 if you buy bulk