Plan meals before you shop. Prices are rough US per-serving estimates and vary by store and region.
15 cheap meals
| # | Meal | Est. per serving |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chicken thighs, rice, frozen broccoli | $2.50 |
| 2 | Bean and rice burritos | $1.25 |
| 3 | Pasta with canned tomato and veggies | $1.50 |
| 4 | Egg fried rice | $1.25 |
| 5 | Lentil soup with bread | $1.40 |
| 6 | Sheet-pan sausage and potatoes | $2.75 |
| 7 | Oatmeal with banana | $0.60 |
| 8 | Tuna pasta salad | $1.75 |
| 9 | Baked potatoes with chili | $1.90 |
| 10 | Vegetable stir fry with noodles | $2.00 |
| 11 | Black bean quesadillas | $1.50 |
| 12 | Slow-cooker pulled chicken | $2.30 |
| 13 | Omelets with toast | $1.20 |
| 14 | Peanut butter banana toast | $0.70 |
| 15 | Homemade pizza on flatbread | $2.10 |
12 habits that cut the grocery bill
Plan meals first. Shop with a list. Check the pantry before you write it. Buy store brands. Buy frozen vegetables. Buy rice, beans and oats in bulk. Compare unit prices. Cook double and freeze half. Eat leftovers within 3 days. Eat before shopping. Limit pre-cut and pre-made foods. Track what you throw away.
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The Meal Plan and Grocery Budget Planner has the weekly planner, store-section grocery list, pantry inventory, monthly budget tracker and eating-out log: https://spectre5.gumroad.com/l/omyrp ($5)
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