Mama fed all 6 of us on $8 and change with this hearty dish. Still the absolute cheapest supper I know how to make.
My mother-in-law swore by this recipe that feeds 8 and costs under $9 to make. Leftovers were always gone by breakfast!
Grandma stretched $5 of groceries into a huge supper for 6 with this, and the whole family went back for thirds.