$40 Weekly Meal Plan: 7 Dinners. 7 Days. Only $40

Описание: Grocery prices are out of control right now. Every time I go to the store, it feels like everything has gone up again. So this week, I decided to push myself with a challenge:
7 Dinners. 7 Days. Only $40
Yep...I said what I said!
Budget-friendly grocery haul
How I meal-planned to stay under $40
Simple, delicious, family-friendly recipes
Tips to stretch ingredients without sacrificing flavor
A full breakdown of what I spent and I made it work

If you're looking for ways to save money, eat well, and get creative in the kitchen, this challenge is for you!

One-Pot Turkey Sausage and Noodles
https://diethood.com/turkey-sausage-n...

Loaded Taco Pasta Bake
https://cookzip.com/loaded-taco-pasta...

Amish Harvest Casserole
https://lifewithjanet.com/2024/12/06/...

Hobo Casserole Ground Beef
https://wasiancookery.com/hobo-casser...

Grocery List

Dairy -
Half gallon of whole milk
1 pound of cheddar cheese
8 oz of Pepper jack cheese

Meat -
1 pound of ground beef
1 pound of ground frozen turkey
1 package of smoked Turkey

Produce -
1 5 pound bag of russet potatoes
1 bunch of green onion
1 green bell pepper
1 package of salad mix
2 onions

Frozen food -
1 package of frozen green beans
1 package of frozen carrots

Bread -
1 bakery French bread - be sure to check the discount bakery rack first

Pantry items -
1 can of corn
1 can of pinto beans
2 cans of diced tomatoes
1 can of cream of mushrooms
1 jar of salsa
1 can of Hunts pasta sauce
1 packet of taco season
1 pounds of pasta
1 package of egg noodles