BEAT INFLATION with these 3 EASY BUDGET MEALS // 3 DINNERS for $20 in 2023

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  • $20 can still buy some pretty filling and tasty dinners even for my family of 5 in 2023!
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Komentáře • 319

  • @tradergirl7067
    @tradergirl7067 Před 9 měsíci +14

    my life has literally gone from trying to make the most tastiest gourmet meals to making whatever I can get full on for less than $5 a day. and even $5 a day is hurting sometimes.. great video

  • @tiffanybramlette6998
    @tiffanybramlette6998 Před rokem +151

    Confession I don't peel large carrots. I just take a brand new scotch Brite pad (the green ones that don't come with the sponge) and under some cold water I just scrub them clean. Less waste and its easier and faster. Chop as normal. My hubby showed me that because when he worked at a ponderosa as a teenager that's what they did in the restaurant

    • @Kleefinland
      @Kleefinland Před rokem +15

      I don't think I've ever peeled a carrot to eat it in my entire life LOL

    • @heidis6210
      @heidis6210 Před rokem +1

      Same here I just use the green side of a sponge lol

    • @legslikewhoa
      @legslikewhoa Před rokem +3

      That or a scrubby brush.

    • @natememart
      @natememart Před rokem +6

      This is the first time I ever heard about this...... and I'm going to do this now!

    • @heidis6210
      @heidis6210 Před rokem +6

      @@natememart yeah I hear all the vitamins are in the skin as well but I just do it cause it's easier and don't have to find a peeler or clean it afterwards lol

  • @kelseybaxter2269
    @kelseybaxter2269 Před rokem +2

    Swap out
    1. the stewing beef for 2 packs of Tofu (Tofu and beef have same protein amount but while beef is higher in potassium Tofu is higher in calcium, folate and omega 3s as well as lower in fat)
    2. Lentils for the ground turkey (lentils again high in thiamin and folate, lower in protein but still decent amounts, lower cholesterol, high in iron and dietary fiber which we don't get enough of- could keep fuller longer)
    Both of those swaps could save you at least $5 on the low end, probably up to $7/$8 depending on where you are. And lentils stay good forever when Dried, and can be a bulk Pantry staple to have on hand to keep future grocery bills low.

  • @nancycarney
    @nancycarney Před rokem +121

    I love these type videos. My nephew (28 ) asked me recently to create almost homemade meals for less than $4 ea. YAY! Most were about $3. Canned meats, eggs, Rice-A-Roni and Knorr $1 packages, Frozen 89c veggies. Made him 1 week of menus for $45 - 3 meals a day. After the first week he told me it was all awesome. So proud that he is willing to cook his own meals. Walmart is the only place I can find canned ham in a small can. I have been following Meals with Maria for about a year now. She is great.

    • @SeeMindyMom
      @SeeMindyMom  Před rokem +10

      I also really like those pasta and rice sides, especially for small families, or young people just starting out. I still use them myself!

    • @billyannecrews6651
      @billyannecrews6651 Před rokem +4

      That’s awesomeness

    • @shelzp7272
      @shelzp7272 Před rokem +6

      @Nancy If he’s open to it, tell him he can stir in a can of rinsed kidney or garbanzos beans into those type of boxed mixes. We don’t eat meat and I use a box of rice mix when in a rush and I think they’re good. Box of Zatarains jambalaya and add kidney beans at the end of cooking…it’s 🎶…

    • @CelluliteYogaPants
      @CelluliteYogaPants Před rokem +2

      Dollar tree in some places has smaller “spam” type cans. (It really just depends on the store as the one close to me often has very different stuff than the one about 40 minutes away.) They also sometimes have spices and other items. I have found lots of products are “interesting”. Some Dollar trees have frozen foods also.

    • @laurensrule421
      @laurensrule421 Před rokem +3

      @@shelzp7272 You're in for a treat if you can find Tony Chachere's jambalaya and mix the 2 jambalaya mixes together. It creates a lot of food, but I freeze a gallon size bag and save it for later. They are great each on their own, but together its magic.

  • @simplypatti6705
    @simplypatti6705 Před 9 měsíci +2

    I’ve been known to throw a big towel (folded over a few times) over my slow cooker to hold in heat and hasten the cooking 😉 it really helps

  • @shelzp7272
    @shelzp7272 Před rokem +10

    I prefer regular whole carrots because I feel like they’re fresher than the baby ones because they don’t sit around peeled and in water for quite a few days… 🤷🏻‍♀️

  • @WendyMcCleskey
    @WendyMcCleskey Před rokem +32

    Just bought all the ingredients I need to make these meals and it was $15.57! I am so excited to see how far these recipes take me and my two toddlers! Holy cow 🥹🫶🏼 thank you for doing these videos! I know how much work it is to just film and edit! So to have the budgeting and cooking and pricing? 🤯 THANK YOU! From one grateful mama!

    • @aemunasif4287
      @aemunasif4287 Před rokem +2

      How did it go?

    • @brittanyweatherbee7
      @brittanyweatherbee7 Před rokem +4

      It amazes me how cheap food is in the US. The beef alone would be at least $10 CAD where I live. Even a bag of frozen vegetables is pushing $5 now.

  • @christophervogt7456
    @christophervogt7456 Před rokem +10

    Paid $4.99 for a dozen eggs today at Aldi. Crazy! Love Meals With Maria! You're pretty special too! 😉

  • @FrugalLifeThriftyWife
    @FrugalLifeThriftyWife Před rokem +78

    I love these budget meal dinners! I was able to make 7 dinners for $20 a few weeks ago and they were so tasty and my wallet thanked me 😊

    • @SeeMindyMom
      @SeeMindyMom  Před rokem +5

      Great job!

    • @comasiba3
      @comasiba3 Před rokem +7

      Care to share the recipes you made for that price? With a large, single, income family I'm always looking for new, yet actually cheap and tasty meals.

  • @rachelbuckley4499
    @rachelbuckley4499 Před rokem +2

    If you peel the carrots you peel away the nutrients (or so I read) so maybe just clean them off good

  • @Mar-uk2ig
    @Mar-uk2ig Před rokem +24

    I appreciate your videos so much. I found them a few months ago, and I don't do anything as extreme as your challenge videos, but the information in them has helped me save so much money. I used to spend over $100 a week on groceries and toiletries, but I've used your videos to start planning ahead, using ingredients over multiple meals, and putting in a little more work (like grating a block of cheese instead of buying shredded). Now our weekly grocery bill (family of 3 + a dog), is usually about $60-$70. Your videos have been so helpful!

  • @marjoriejohnson4559
    @marjoriejohnson4559 Před měsícem

    I also subscribe to Maria cuz each meal channel has their own take on what they have in their meal rotation. The more the merrier.😊 I love learning hacks for mixes

  • @punkinpie27
    @punkinpie27 Před rokem +42

    I never thought I'd see the day where eggs in the US were more expensive than in Canada. I'll definitely be trying some of these recipes very soon!! Everything looked delicious.

    • @SeeMindyMom
      @SeeMindyMom  Před rokem

      Thanks!

    • @laurensrule421
      @laurensrule421 Před rokem

      Owning chickens is becoming so much more appealing these days.

    • @specialtwice4975
      @specialtwice4975 Před rokem +1

      Honestly they are hard to keep. My now ex's mom had 3 chickens and she to give them away because everything to care for them costed too much. (Feed, bedding, etc)
      And it was much cheaper and more economic to just buy a carton of eggs.

  • @nataliepantoja636
    @nataliepantoja636 Před rokem

    Love your videos! So realistic to make and easy!

  • @cookingforcollegekids
    @cookingforcollegekids Před rokem +6

    I adapted your beef noodle soup recipe and cooked everything minus the noodles in the instant pot! Mindy, I know you don't *love* using the instant pot, but the beef was fall-apart tender and absolutely delicious.

  • @angelamarden9684
    @angelamarden9684 Před rokem

    Great job on this one Mindy. These meals look great. I'm gonna try en all. ♥

  • @lisaremy4817
    @lisaremy4817 Před rokem

    These are my favorite videos Mindy! Thank you ❤

  • @loriclickpatrick32
    @loriclickpatrick32 Před rokem +2

    Love videos like these, I hit the bread rack everytime we shop amazing

  • @brandyatkinson5253
    @brandyatkinson5253 Před rokem

    Love this video SMM (NEED to utilize these ideas this week) also love the nail color🤎

  • @cindyleastorch194
    @cindyleastorch194 Před rokem +1

    LOVE the pureed onion idea!!!

  • @TanyasTastefulTable
    @TanyasTastefulTable Před rokem

    Delicious Meals on a Budget. Thanks for sharing.

  • @Knitnana
    @Knitnana Před rokem

    Always my favorite videos, tho I'm excited every time I see you got a new one out!

  • @amandaleeann22
    @amandaleeann22 Před rokem

    All of these meals look delicious!!!!! Making some for next week's meals!

  • @ashleyperryman1480
    @ashleyperryman1480 Před rokem +1

    Just started watching you and subscribed! Thank you for these meal ideas! 😊

  • @XwynntopiaX
    @XwynntopiaX Před rokem

    Fantastic! Everything you cooked was super yummy and simple. Thanks to Maria for turning us to you! And thank you for your deliciousness!

  • @KKsW842
    @KKsW842 Před rokem +1

    Loved the video and love you and Maria🌺both. Thx Mindy

  • @withelissaann
    @withelissaann Před rokem +2

    Just found you today and subscribed! I’m always looking for yummy meal ideas to make that don’t break the bank. The prices are out of control at the grocery store so this video is super helpful! 😊

  • @Leslie_Oramas
    @Leslie_Oramas Před rokem

    Thanks for this amazings videos,i love your channel,they give me tons of ideas of what i can cook,i had always spend too much no matter what,but with tour videos i finally say that i spend so much less that i used to,thank you ❤❤

  • @stuartpierce121
    @stuartpierce121 Před rokem

    Thanks Mindy needed this video,! Thanks Jennifer 🦋😃

  • @christeenprice5637
    @christeenprice5637 Před rokem

    Awesome ideas, thanks for sharing ❤️❤️❤️

  • @JuliaCantley
    @JuliaCantley Před rokem +3

    OH! Meals with Maria is a favorite of mine. I like this collab :)

  • @JewelBlueIbanez
    @JewelBlueIbanez Před rokem +1

    Finally! My Canadian eggs are cheaper than American eggs! I used to watch this an envy how cheap eggs were in the us.

  • @oliviarucker5013
    @oliviarucker5013 Před rokem +2

    Thanks for these videos! It seems like you are incorporating more dairy free meals which I appreciate.

  • @elizabethkelly9790
    @elizabethkelly9790 Před rokem

    Love this idea. Just watched Maria’s video and started subscribing to her as well.

  • @cornflakesgaming7867
    @cornflakesgaming7867 Před rokem

    Thank you for making these videos 🙏🏼

  • @patriciarodriguez92
    @patriciarodriguez92 Před rokem +2

    I am a family of one and I really do appreciate these videos!!! It’s hard to cook for one!

  • @carmenn5609
    @carmenn5609 Před rokem +3

    Interesting idea in increasing the servings in the pouch of muffins, I like that idea.

  • @alphadog3384
    @alphadog3384 Před rokem

    Mindy this was really good. Thinking about making the noodles & beef soup.

  • @aprilinalabama9074
    @aprilinalabama9074 Před rokem

    Great recipes! Yummy 😋 Thanks Mindy 😁❤️

  • @murphy81775
    @murphy81775 Před rokem

    I love your creativity!

  • @sharonhart3735
    @sharonhart3735 Před rokem +1

    I love these videos great ideals for meals and reasonably prices.

  • @k4hdr5
    @k4hdr5 Před 6 měsíci

    Just rewatched this video after a long time…definitely a winner:)

  • @homeofjoy2164
    @homeofjoy2164 Před rokem

    I loooovvveeee this Lady! You thought me soooo much! Im always binge watching your videos learning so much🥰 for me you're like my older sister I wished i had😊

  • @margeebechyne8642
    @margeebechyne8642 Před rokem +3

    Over from Maria's group. I do the same thing at Walmart - head straight to the discount bakery items. LOL I like your ideas and I've subscribed. 😊

  • @squirrelfamily4126
    @squirrelfamily4126 Před rokem

    Love this video…. On the hunt for more budget friendly meals…. Love u did Walmart too

  • @kristycastillo993
    @kristycastillo993 Před rokem +3

    I buy the cheap can biscuits. Put two together and add butter, garlic,parmesan and oregano. They fluff up big and they are so good.

  • @tangoandali6112
    @tangoandali6112 Před rokem

    Thanks I will make the first two recipes.

  • @Ms_AP_
    @Ms_AP_ Před 2 měsíci

    I add a chopped zucchini & yellow squash to my beef stroganoff about 15 minutes before its done. Yum.

  • @kittyfeline6857
    @kittyfeline6857 Před rokem +3

    Blueberry muffin: I had almond flour so added 1/2 cup instead of wheat flour, 1 tsp baking powder, 1 tblsp sugar, 1 tsp vanilla, 1 egg, 3/4 cup milk, 1 tblsp butter and 1/2 real blueberries. Makes a healthier muffin. Very good. Also made the teriyaki bowl, great ideas!

  • @nyna007
    @nyna007 Před rokem

    Love Maria I watch her and you too all the time!

  • @ionafisher3730
    @ionafisher3730 Před rokem

    Hi Mindy great meals for a little money thanks!

  • @annirvin6555
    @annirvin6555 Před rokem

    All looked lovely 👍

  • @connieh2999
    @connieh2999 Před rokem

    Love these videos!

  • @loveb.515
    @loveb.515 Před rokem

    When your mom isn't available so you borrow this one. Thank you ma'am. Heading to Walmart and my mom is busy with gbabies. Right in time. New subbie♥️

  • @dianatennant4346
    @dianatennant4346 Před rokem +1

    Just came over from Maria's channel I have loved her channel for a while and now I find another. Looks like I will like it equally as well.

  • @GodFirst607
    @GodFirst607 Před rokem +2

    With being on a fixed income, these meal suggestions are wonderful. I'll continue to look out for your meal ideas, because it saves on cooking the same meals everytime. Thanks

  • @BassKayake
    @BassKayake Před rokem

    I was really not expecting to see the Ramen noodles spice in your video, because I save them and use them in other meals too. You're very good!

  • @reginacheesbro8209
    @reginacheesbro8209 Před rokem

    I watch both of you every day.

  • @LadyRayden
    @LadyRayden Před rokem

    Hi Mindy i came across your video. Thank you so much for making this video, i subscribed to your channel and turned on the bell so i won't miss any of your videos. Again thank you so much.

  • @nancylargent6203
    @nancylargent6203 Před rokem

    I love your videos so much!!! I heard you say once that you live in Tulsa. We drive through there several times a year going to Springdale Ark. where we grew up! ( live in Colorado now) Love Tulsa!

  • @rosemarydoran9907
    @rosemarydoran9907 Před rokem +5

    Such great videos for these inflationary times! Heading over to Maria's channel!

    • @SeeMindyMom
      @SeeMindyMom  Před rokem

      Good deal! I think you're gonna love her :)

  • @mangopilar
    @mangopilar Před rokem +2

    Came over from Meals with Maria, exciting times alright just subscribed.😊

  • @jaycilangehennig2059
    @jaycilangehennig2059 Před rokem +1

    Our eggs are $8-10 it's insane. Thank you for this video!!! I've subscribed and am going to make my husband happy with your saving ideas!!! God bless you!!! ❤️🙌

  • @alphadog3384
    @alphadog3384 Před rokem

    Our Mindy & Maverick will be trying some of your suggestions about buying frozen fruits, and vegetables.

  • @CookingwithCatLover0330

    Looks good. Thank you~

  • @aprilcitygirltocountrywife7440

    Eggs are crazy now. I remember when they were a go to cheap meal. We live in Iowa and can get a dozen from a farmer for 2.50 so that helps. TFS

  • @cassandrarosa4106
    @cassandrarosa4106 Před rokem

    These are my favorite types of videos

  • @kellyharris4639
    @kellyharris4639 Před rokem +1

    That Turkey would be great when th the pack of frozen stir fry pepper mix

  • @kallistoindrani5689
    @kallistoindrani5689 Před rokem

    👍👍👍👍 It all looks delicious!

  • @texnewmexneen
    @texnewmexneen Před rokem

    Loved it!

  • @carmarasmussen8118
    @carmarasmussen8118 Před rokem +5

    Wow, you are almost at 160k subs! How awesome for you!! You deserve it. 👏👏👏

  • @lynnchristensen4439
    @lynnchristensen4439 Před rokem +3

    I just noticed. Don't leave your purse unattended. My kids bug me about this all the time. Love your videos . I have a family of 6. Your meals are life savers. Thank you

    • @tracyadelizzi6831
      @tracyadelizzi6831 Před rokem

      Clip your purse to the cart kids seat belt so if you do get distracted, no one can just grab it and run

    • @penelopegrier5073
      @penelopegrier5073 Před 7 měsíci +1

      After the birth of my last child I decided I didn’t want to lug around a big diaper bag and a purse. So I bought a smaller back pack. Never leaves my back when I’m shopping. Just one less thing to worry about.

  • @Lisa-sg6lp
    @Lisa-sg6lp Před rokem

    You are an absolute God send ❤️

  • @patriciarodriguez92
    @patriciarodriguez92 Před rokem +3

    Bought eggs in Fresno, Ca today. A 18 pack was $8.97 so I got a 60 pack for $25 because I’m tired of buying them weekly!

  • @danielintheantipodes6741

    Thank you for the video

  • @lisaharr1477
    @lisaharr1477 Před rokem

    Your food always looks so delicious ! I am excited to try your mom’s stroganoff ! It looks fantastic ! Mindy you are the Queen of budget cooking and I appreciate your budget and easy meal recipes so much ! Thank you !

    • @SeeMindyMom
      @SeeMindyMom  Před rokem +1

      Thank you so much, Lisa. You’ve been a big supporter for a long time, I really appreciate it!

    • @lisaharr1477
      @lisaharr1477 Před rokem

      @@SeeMindyMom you are very welcome !

  • @briannagarrett5022
    @briannagarrett5022 Před rokem

    One of my go to cheap family meals is taking some ground Italian turkey sausage brown it up and set it aside then take a box of rice a Roni after the rice is browned add the meat in and follow the directions on the box. For a side I do a frozen bag of veggies.

  • @joanneschoenke2767
    @joanneschoenke2767 Před rokem

    Both your channel and Maria’s channel are favorites of mine

  • @hello-vs4me
    @hello-vs4me Před rokem

    Thanks for your videos thanks love your videos thanks ❤️ 😊

  • @darciwaterman7824
    @darciwaterman7824 Před rokem

    Thank you, Thank you!! I was looking on how to turn my chicken into oriental style chicken. For a lighter meal.

  • @Kana16
    @Kana16 Před rokem +1

    love discount bread! those big rolls you got would prob be very good as bread bowls with a stew or thick soup!!

    • @SeeMindyMom
      @SeeMindyMom  Před rokem

      Yes! I think that's what they were intended for.

  • @TalliesbyDee
    @TalliesbyDee Před rokem +1

    Good suggestions. Thank you.

  • @sherrydaugherty6144
    @sherrydaugherty6144 Před rokem +1

    Mindy and family have a great day have fun thanks from Oklahoma

  • @frogonmytoe2946
    @frogonmytoe2946 Před rokem +1

    I’m one of those weird people that is fascinated by the way people say things or the way their mouths move when they speak. I love the way Mindy says “noodles”, it’s such a satisfying sound LOL 😂

  • @victoriaLL345
    @victoriaLL345 Před rokem

    Great ideas.

  • @anthonydavid5121
    @anthonydavid5121 Před rokem

    I would love to see you make these recipes with chicken only and fewer carb based fillers!

  • @James-dk8kx
    @James-dk8kx Před rokem

    They looked all so delicious North Texan here myself

  • @doloresbruce3622
    @doloresbruce3622 Před rokem

    Great muffin hack. Thanks for sharing

  • @hannahheartsedward
    @hannahheartsedward Před rokem

    I will have to do that soup! We have stew meat in the deep freese and I have no idea what recipe we used last time. We don't do onion, but this one looks easy to just leave out the onion.

  • @jillgott6567
    @jillgott6567 Před rokem +14

    Love the collaboration. I watch both of you ladies often, and proud to say Maria she is from neck of the woods. ALWAYS ASK an employee about the clearance rack. Yes it is often in the same space however, you never know it could be they moved it or, as in this case are filling it with new goodies. Great recipes - I am so tired of people thinking eating inexpensive meals mean always eating Rice & Beans or Tacos

  • @cathyfeigert5660
    @cathyfeigert5660 Před rokem +1

    These look delicious!

  • @johnbrooks8258
    @johnbrooks8258 Před rokem

    great ideas!

  • @XXLaLa8623
    @XXLaLa8623 Před rokem +1

    Love this thank you! We're a family of 7 so I would likely double these meals, but still a good value.
    Do you have a link for your Dutch oven?

  • @danieldennison40
    @danieldennison40 Před rokem

    Great video!

  • @MissTopDJ007
    @MissTopDJ007 Před rokem +8

    Thank you for putting in the time to create frugal meals! This is helping me to be able to continue to pay off my debt while still eating healthy!

  • @Becka034
    @Becka034 Před rokem

    Love the ideas! I really want to give something like this a go and show the results in my local FB frugal group I admin! Gonna share the video there too😊

  • @Budget_with_Karlee
    @Budget_with_Karlee Před rokem

    your vids are so inspirational!!

  • @CreativeChicCorner26
    @CreativeChicCorner26 Před rokem

    Love ur channel ❤ I’d love to see a dollar tree version of this video 😊

  • @cajuncutiepie334
    @cajuncutiepie334 Před rokem +1

    Here is a good idea about rice it’s better to save some money to the side and buy a sack of rice it will last you much longer, we gave a Sam club and we bag a huge sack of rice and pour it into two large glass jars and keep in a cool area

  • @loriki8766
    @loriki8766 Před rokem

    Hello & thanks for the great tips! Do you any Instant pot or multicooker recipes? I recently sold my slow cooker and purchased an Instant Pot (which can also act as a slow cooker). Best decision ever! Tender stew meat in 20 minutes!