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    14 "Broke" Meals People Will Turn To When They're Low On Cash

    "It makes a solid $0.30 dinner."

    I'm someone who really enjoys eating at home — especially due to my always being money-conscious. However, with grocery prices being so high, sometimes buying ingredients and making an entire meal can get kind of pricey. I came across this Reddit thread where people were sharing their low-effort, very inexpensive meals they whip together when they're either trying to save a dollar or are short on cash. Here are some of the concoctions people shared.

    Person carrying an empty shopping basket in a grocery store aisle

    1. "Ramen noodles."

    A bowl of instant noodles with broth

    2. "Hotdogs, baked beans, and rice. I've heard it called several names, but my parents called it 'beanies & weenies.'"

    u/esoteric_enigma

    3. "American style goulash with hamburger, tomato sauce, and elbow macaroni. I am fully aware this is totally inauthentic from the Hungarian version, but I don't care, it's good

    u/llcucf80

    "My grandmother threw in corn and sometimes peas. So good."

    u/PenniesByTheMile

    4. "Toast bread, smash it down, put on pizza sauce and cheese and broil for personal pizza."