Spaghetti is my absolute go-to meal. It's easy, inexpensive, and you can make a huge batch and freeze it in single-meal servings in ziploc bags, saving even more via bulk purchasing, and allowing for super simple meal preparation later.
Because of this, the measurements I will be giving are relative, easily adjusted to the size batch you are making. Just be aware so that you scale them appropriately. I usually use a 3-lb container of ground beef, 6 jars of sauce, and about 4 large onions, for example.
For parents with vegetable-averse kids, it's easy to sneak in some extra veggies in this, too. Just finely mince whatever veggies you like – carrots and bell peppers are great choices, for example, thanks to their nutrient contents – and add them midway through the browning of the onions. By the time it's done cooking, they should be unidentifiable.
