Every 2 weeks I create what I call a “Meal Plan”. I go through all my recipe sources, cookbooks, personal lists, Pinterest and my app Copy Me That and pick 8-10 meals for next 2 weeks. Yes, I realize that there are more than 8-10 nights in 2 weeks however we eat leftovers some nights, maybe my husband and I will have date night another and then there is also a night for Pizza so 8-10 usually gets us through 2 weeks. Also we don’t schedule dinners for certain nights ahead of time because with 3 kids under 3 our lives are pretty crazy and you never know what’s going to happen day to day.
Here are the dinners I picked this time. If you click on a dinner below it will take you to the recipe.
Undone Stuffed Pepper Casserole
When I made my trip to Aldi I spent under $100 and got more than what is on this list, HOWEVER I didn’t buy any of the meat. ( I did buy the Salmon there, if you didn’t know they do have FRESH salmon now) My husband and I just purchased a 1/4 cow from a local farmer and we get our chicken in 40lb batches from Zaycon Fresh. (HIGHLY RECOMMEND) *Click here for info about Zaycon* Obviously this total would have been more with the meat, probably around $50-60 more if you figure on the high side. (Those roasts are expensive!)
Printable shopping list: HERE
I have prepared and my family has ate ALL of these recipes. I have been trying to use my Instant Pot at least once a week. I have made the pot roast two times already! IT IS SO GOOD! Here is the one I have.
Let me know if you have any questions!! ENJOY!!
~Julie
