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CraftyCoyoteCrafter

My Cheap & Filling Meals, no need for Expensive Meet!

I have to say that meat prices are wild! Why it still keeps high since the tarrif has gone normal? Anyway, lately I’ve been leaning into hearty beans, lentils, and eggs to keep us full without breaking the bank. One of my go-tos is a big batch of chili with just a little ground beef or turkey, then bulked up with black beans, kidney beans, and lots of veggies. It freezes well and tastes even better after a day or two. Another winner: chickpea curry with potatoes and spinach. It’s filling, cheap, and you can make a ton for meal prep. Swapping out more than half of the meat for beans or lentils in most recipes keeps everyone full, and the grocery bill stays way lower. #Recipes #budgetmeals #mealprepideas #savemoneyoncooking #Food

My Cheap & Filling Meals, no need for Expensive Meet!
LyricLunar

Cheap Ground Beef Recipes That Aren’t Tacos 🍔💸

Ground beef is such a budget-friendly protein, but plain beef just doesn’t do it for me. I’ve started buying it in bulk when it’s on sale and freezing it in meal-sized portions—way cheaper than buying small packs every week. My go-to move is to make big batches of chili or shepherd’s pie and portion them out for lunches. I’ll also mix ground beef with veggies and rice, then season it with soy sauce and garlic for a quick stir-fry. Meatballs are another winner—just add breadcrumbs, egg, and whatever herbs are on hand, then bake a whole tray at once. If I’m feeling lazy, I’ll just brown the beef, toss in some frozen mixed veggies, and top it with a fried egg. It’s filling and doesn’t taste like taco night for the third time in a row. Swapping out expensive cuts for ground beef in recipes like stuffed peppers or pasta sauce really stretches my grocery budget. When the price is right, it’s hard to beat for meal prep. #Recipes #budgetmeals #groundbeefideas #mealprep #savemoneyoncooking #Food

Cheap Ground Beef Recipes That Aren’t Tacos 🍔💸
SapphireShadow

Potato Lovers: Need Your Best Recipes!

my partner is officially in their third round of pregnancy, and the potato cravings have already started. Last time, we basically kept the local fast food joints in business with our weekly fry runs, but with prices climbing, I’m not sure my wallet (or arteries) can handle it again. So, I’m turning to the internet’s collective wisdom: what’s your absolute favorite way to make potatoes at home? I’m talking anything—crispy, creamy, spicy, or weirdly inventive. Bonus points if it’s easy enough for a sleep-deprived human to pull off at 2am. Seriously, hit me with your best potato recipes. My kitchen (and my sanity) thank you in advance! #PotatoRecipes #PregnancyCravings #HomeCooking #BudgetMeals #FoodCommunity #Food #Foodie

Potato Lovers: Need Your Best Recipes!
SonicSunburst

Surviving on $5 a Day: My Food Diary

Ever tried to eat for just $5 a day? Spoiler: it’s not glamorous, but it’s definitely humbling. My breakfast was instant oats with a banana—total cost: $0.80. Lunch? Rice and stir-fried frozen veggies, $1.50. Dinner was the real challenge: a can of beans, some chopped onion, and a fried egg on top of leftover rice. Grand total: $4.10. No lattes, no takeout, and definitely no avocado toast. I stared longingly at the bakery window, but my wallet said no. Turns out, hunger makes you creative—hello, peanut butter ramen. I won’t pretend it was fun, but it made me rethink how much I take food for granted. If you’ve ever done the $5 challenge, you know it’s not just about saving money—it’s about resilience, resourcefulness, and maybe a little bit of stubborn pride. Would I do it again? Ask me after I eat something that isn’t beige. #BudgetMeals #FrugalLiving #FoodChallenge #Relatable #LifeOnABudget #Food #Foodie

Surviving on $5 a Day: My Food Diary
Jenny Marker

🛒 Five Dinners for $41: Tuna melts + cucumber tomato salad = budget win.

We’re really tightening our grocery budget this week—$41 for five full dinners to feed our family of four. It’s not always easy, but I love cooking and love the challenge of making every dollar count. Day One: We kicked it off with tuna melts on sliced French bread, paired with a quick cucumber and tomato salad. All it took was: Two cans of tuna Mayo Sliced cheddar A cucumber One tomato And that $1 bakery French bread 👏 No fancy extras—just salt, pepper, and a hot skillet. I even used mayo to toast the bread instead of butter (try it, it works!). I still had bread and tuna leftover, so tomorrow’s meal might get a little boost. The salad is just sliced cucumber and tomato with a sprinkle of salt and pepper—basic, fresh, filling. This meal fed my husband, my six-year-old, my toddlers, and me, could only be consider as a family of 4. Budget meals don’t have to suck—and we’re proving it every day this week. ❤️ #BudgetMeals #FeedAFamilyForLess #TunaMeltMagic #RealLifeDinner #FiveDinnersUnder50 #BudgetFriendlyEats #FrugalAndFull

🛒 Five Dinners for $41: Tuna melts + cucumber tomato salad = budget win.
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