Rather than preparing a meat, vegetable, starch, and salad for dinner, make breakfast instead. Buy a box of pancake mix, a carton of eggs, and bacon.
You can make enough pancakes for your family (5 people on estimate) for about $1.00-$1.50. Eggs are super cheap at about $1.00 for a dozen. Bacon will cost you about $4.00. Based on my estimate, you can feed a family of 5 for less than $10.00.
If you are feeding hungry teenagers, you will probably spend a little more, but it will generally be less than preparing a huge meal.
