Affordable Family Dinners Worth Repeating

Which affordable dinner keeps its place in your meal rotation because people enjoy it? Tell us the ingredients, how many portions it makes, and what helps it feel like a satisfying meal.

Cost examples are welcome. Please include your region, approximate shopping date, and whether pantry ingredients are counted. Prices vary, so present the total as your own example rather than a price everyone can expect.

What do you substitute when a regular ingredient costs more than usual or is unavailable? Explain how that change affects the finished dish.