my DS is a really picky eater, but he loves tacos sooo I make a chili that he likes which is very filling especially for growing kids!
1/2 lb ground beef (cooked & drained/rinsed of fat I'm real particular about that)
2 cans dark red kidney beans
2 pkgs taco seasoning
1 can tomato sauce
cook all together and serve over rice with corn bread and a salad
I usually serve chili/rice/corn bread and a salad, I haven't made this in a bit since DS is away but I used to call it my $5 meal.
I just bought taco seasoning .50 pack, tomato sauce .18, beans .69 can and ground beef 1.00 1/2 lb = 3.56 for chili so I'd say its pretty darn close today.