CraftyCoyoteCrafter+FollowMy 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 #Food1103Share
LyricLunar+FollowCheap 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 #Food36830Share
