Turkey mince is really good as well. 490 grams of Turkey mince at Aldi will set you back $4.99. Its enough to make a plate of yummy turkey mince balls or you can fry up with onion, and garlic and some chili paste and add to your spag bog.
You can also do a lot with canned four bean mix, and rice and a handful of soup bones, can make you a lovely meatbone broth. Throw in two handfuls of chopped veg, whatever meat comes off the bones and a cup ful of cooked rice and bang, you have dinner for the next two to three nights.
Fried cabbage is a big hit in my household as is mince on toast and chicken stew with vegetables and rice. All cheap and easy to make.