Three years ago I made some basic Italian beef with pureed tomatoes and red wine. I had leftovers and canned them for later.
Combine that with oven fries, smoked mozzarella and some seasonings and we have this monster meal. Not available in stores.
Cost: $4.00
Cost from today with beef prices from three years ago thanks to the power of canning. If I found beef for under $2 a pound I always found a way to can it for later.