This is my standby when I need to come up with a quick meal.  It’s also a great way to disguise leftovers!  Choose at least one item from every category for the best result.

Protein, approximately 1 lb.:
Ground beef or turkey, browned
Shredded cooked chicken
Sliced roast beef
Cooked sausage
Diced turkey
Canned beans
Et cetera…

Carbohydrate, approximately 4 cups:
Brown rice
Sliced potatoes, cooked (leftover baked potatoes work great!)
Pasta, cooked and drained
Et cetera…

Seasoning:
Can of mushroom soup (check labels for unhealthy ingredients like MSG…Amy’s soups are in our pantry for emergencies)
Packet of taco seasoning (again, check labels…it’s easy to make your own seasoning as well)
8 oz. shredded cheese
Homemade gravy or broth
Salt & pepper, to taste
Et cetera…

Vegetable, approximately 2 to 4 cups:
Frozen peas, green beans, corn, etc.
Diced onions
Steamed broccoli
Canned tomatoes
Sliced green peppers
Chopped celery
Mushrooms (yeah, I know it’s not a veggie!)
Et cetera…

It’s hard to go wrong with this one.  Simply gather your items, mix together in the order given, and cook (if they are not pre-cooked) or simply reheat (if pre-cooked).  The variations are virtually endless, and once you come up with your own system you’ll be able to whip this out in less than 30 minutes start to finish.
So when someone asks The Question, voila!  There you have it.