We have tried and like canned beef & gravy. Walmart has it's own brand and different brands can be found at places like Dollar General and Family Dollar. We use it along with a dry packet of beef/brown gravy to make beef & noodles. Usually makes about 4 servings and we then have leftovers for lunch the next day. Sometimes I simmer baby carrots and add in with it. Could also make a stew with it or a soup. The canned white meat/breast of chicken is good also and can be used for other things. Chicken enchiladas, soups, stew, noodles etc. And, there is always tuna.