Super general recipe for a lager or brown/amber ale?

Does anyone have any simple brewing recipes on the cheap?

I'm looking to make a pretty basic, but delicious beer. Nothing too complicated.

This was a very tasty amber ale I made a few months ago. Munich 60 Amber Ale
I am not sure how simple you are wanting to go, but this is an extract with steeping grain recipe.

http://www.brewprint.com/recipe/shoultz-meyer+brewery+red+caramel

This was my first. tasted it yesterday while bottling... is excellent. and easy.

Are you new to brewing?

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