Guess who's coming to dinner challenge

[jodi]

Re: Guess who's coming to dinner challenge

Wow, I don't think I could buy enough meat alone for 20 people for under $10. One pound of hamburger for 20 people? We eat that much with four adults and two kids in one meal. But if I had to, I would probably make a huge pot of chili and stretch it with a lot of beans.
2 lbs. ground beef = $3.98
4 cans beans (kidney, black, red, whatever) at 2/$1 = $2
tomatoes and peppers from garden - no cost
onions = $.50
cornbread - normally I would make from scratch, but if we have to buy everything, I would buy the Jiffy mixes, 2/$1 - three batches = $1.50
I don't know what else is needed for the mixes - maybe eggs/water? I'll throw in another $.25 for eggs
seasonings - chili powder, cumin, garlic powder
Two generic bottles of soda = $1.50
Water
$9.73 total
If 20 people are showing up at my house with only a few hours notice, at least one of them ought to be bringing dessert!

[kealina]

Re: Guess who's coming to dinner challenge

I actually have to do this Friday..not 20, 10-15

unfortunatly I froze when asked what was for dinner, and picked veggie meatloaf..because DH found garbanzo beans on sale, and bought 10 cans! I used one in the recipie I asked for them (a chili) and one I mixed with fake hamburgerhelper.

niether was good it so I have 8 left, nbut eons ago I read a recipie for veggie burgers that needed garbanzo beans, I couldn't find them then, so I didn't make it..I sure hope it was good....and that I can find the recipe again!

garbanzo beans are really good for making hummus if you like that...

[Duchesse]

Re: Guess who's coming to dinner challenge

Wow, I don't think I could buy enough meat alone for 20 people for under $10. One pound of hamburger for 20 people? We eat that much with four adults and two kids in one meal. But if I had to, I would probably make a huge pot of chili and stretch it with a lot of beans.
2 lbs. ground beef = $3.98
4 cans beans (kidney, black, red, whatever) at 2/$1 = $2
tomatoes and peppers from garden - no cost
onions = $.50
cornbread - normally I would make from scratch, but if we have to buy everything, I would buy the Jiffy mixes, 2/$1 - three batches = $1.50
I don't know what else is needed for the mixes - maybe eggs/water? I'll throw in another $.25 for eggs
seasonings - chili powder, cumin, garlic powder
Two generic bottles of soda = $1.50
Water
$9.73 total
If 20 people are showing up at my house with only a few hours notice, at least one of them ought to be bringing dessert!

Haven't you ever eaten spaghetti w/o meat. This small amount of meat is used to flavor the sauce but I do see what you are saying. So...

2 lbs of ground beef 4.78
3 cans of store brand green beans1.50

Grand Total $9.86


FYI Spaghetti marinara is found on the menu at many fine italian restaurants.

[Duchesse]

Re: Guess who's coming to dinner challenge

Do we have to buy everything or can we use pantry items?

The purpose of a pantry is to be prepared. The real challenge was to get everything from the store other than seasoning ie salt, pepper, seasoning salt, garlic either powdered or fresh from fridge or garden, chives fresh or from garden, curry, cumin, oregano, basil, (garden spices are fine).

[PrincessPerky]

Re: Guess who's coming to dinner challenge

Princess Perky:

Try here... the one w/Walnuts sounds good.

http://www.google.com/search?sourceid=navclient&ie=UTF-8&rls=GWYA,GWYA:2006-16,GWYA:en&q=veggie+burger+garbanzo

Good luck with your meal. I'd make it into veggie meat loaf and save the costs of buns and make hot rolls to go with instead!

Doh! I never would have thought of putting garbanzo beans in the search! I would have been scrolling down looking atr tons of varities for hours! thanks.

[Duchesse]

Re: Guess who's coming to dinner challenge

Here's another without pantry use.

Curry Chicken with Rice
Peas and Carrots


9lbs of chicken legs at .49 cents/lb 4.41
2 lb bag of onions .69
1 large green sweet bell pepper.50
sprig of fresh thyme
salt,
black pepper
garlic
curry powder
crushed pepper (optional)
5 lb bag of rice 1.79
1 lb store brand margarine .59
4 cans of store brand peas and carrots 2.00

Grand total $9.98

[Koppur]

Re: Guess who's coming to dinner challenge

My famous Mexi-Beans and Rice.

1 box boca ground "beef" ($2.49)
10 c white rice (1 large box for $2.39)
3 large cans red kindney beans ($.99 ea = $3)
Chilli powder to taste (in my pantry!)
Shredded cheddar cheese ($2.39 a package) (- $0.50 coupon) = $1.89
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Total: $9.74 plus tax

Drinks would be diet pepsi or diet sierra mist. I have so much soda stocked up it's not even funny!