What food hacks are you using to save money?

[Aspychata]

I am starting to buy in bulk from Amazon. Frontier Co-op l used exclusively in AZ. I found Azure Standard, l need to check their prices. There are restaurant websites that also sell in bulk. We have three big box stores including Costco in my area. Plus l hate food shopping. l just bought a 2lb bag of black lentils, l have never tried them but they cook fast.

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[Rocco]

Amazon fresh has been a cost cutting savior for me. Their delivery is convenient and most grocery items cost about 10%-40% less than going to an actual grocery store. On average I’m saving about $150-$200 per month buying online.

Less impulse buys when shopping online and it’s easier to see what is on sale. I cannot afford to buy in bulk and have no where to store bulk items

 

[Metalhead]

Beans, rice, frozen veggies, seasoning - cheap health casserole time.

 

[Aspychata]

Do u use the beans in cans?

 

[Metalhead]

Do u use the beans in cans?

I do. I know dry beans are less expensive/

 

[Aspychata]

l use the beans in cans, l have to drain them because they are high in sodium.

 

[MildredHubble]

I tried mixing red lentils with minced beef, I believe people in the US call it ground beef? Anyway, its supposed to be a good way of stretching your minced beef. We used to make mince and dumplings as its pretty straightforward, filling comfort food and we thought "heck, what a great idea!". Unfortunately I had a major texture nope for some reason and I've never been able to eat mince and dumplings since

Assuming it doesn't make you react the way I did its supposed to be a good way to stretch your food budget and eat a little healthier in theory.

 

[Aspychata]

I love red lentils. Have you consider mixing in black eye peas? They have a great mouth feel, not a strong taste like black beans to mix in with your ground meat @MildredHubble ? l have made burgers out ot them only, with spices, chopped onions, tasted great.