These are more guidelines for saving money on food rather than an actual recipe:
Buy cheap cuts of meat on sale in large amounts; freeze in smaller portions in ziplock baggies from the dollar store.
Eat less meat
Eat old-fashioned oatmeal instead of boxed cereals
Buy just the amount needed in bulk food section ie: rice or beans
Make a big batch of soup or stew and freeze it in meal-sized containers for later
Buy very few prepared foods and cook from scratch instead.
Stock up on basics that wont go bad when they are on sale
Compare prices of smaller amounts; sometimes buying a larger size saves money in the long run
Try to use inexpensive sources of nutrient rich foods in a variety of ways so you wont get bored and stop eating them
Use what you have that is going to go bad first before buying new food or using the fresher items
Drink water instead of pop
Spaghetti
Buy fruits and vegetables in season
Learn to make something out of what seems to be nothing in the fridge--challenge yourself
Beef Stew:
sautee 1lb cubed beef (stew meat should be pounded first) and one coarsely chopped onion in a large skillet over med high heat
Add the rest after the meat is seared and the onions are half cooked
Peel and cube two large baked potatoes
2 small handfuls of peeled baby carrots
add water to almost cover everything in pan
5 or 6 Knorr beef boullion cubes to taste
cook on med low stirring occasionally for about 20 minutes until potatoes are fork soft but not falling apart,
add a cup of cheap red wine (I use Lambrusco) 3 minutes before serving
serve with buttered, toasted, garlic sourdough. Keeps for 3 days in fridge