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This week of chilly weather has me in the mood for, well, chili! What is it about frost on the ground that makes us crave hearty stews and roasts? Here are some recipes to warm your tummy but still keep your budget in check!
*These prices are based off of averages and are subject to change weekly
Provencal Beef Stew – Recipe
London Broil, $3.49-$3.99 lb (Publix, Bi-Lo)
Onions, 48-59¢ lb (Lowes, HEB)
Mushrooms, 8 oz, $1.50-$2 (Food City, Food Lion)
Carrots, 13¢-79¢ lb (almost everywhere)
Pinto Beans, 16-29 oz, 59¢-$1 (Ingles, Harris Teeter, HEB)
Beef Broth (pantry)
Tomatoes, Diced, 14.5 oz, 59¢-$1 (Aldi, Food City, Earth Fare, Winn Dixie)
(5 Points Plus)
Cheesy Chili-Mac – Recipe
Lean Ground Beef, $3.97 lb (Lowes)
Onions, 48-59¢ lb (Lowes, HEB)
Tomatoes, Diced, 14.5 oz, 59¢-$1 (Aldi, Food City, Earth Fare, Winn Dixie)
Tomato Juice, 46 oz, $1.50 (Food City)
Green Chiles, 4 oz, 35% (Commissary)
Macaroni Noodles, 12-16 oz, FREE-50¢ (Publix, Ingles, Kroger, Food Lion)
Pinto Beans, 16-29 oz, 59¢-$1 (Ingles, Harris Teeter, HEB)
Low Fat Cheddar, 8 oz, $1.75-$2 (Harris Teeter, Winn Dixie, Food Lion)
(7 Points Plus)
Roasted Pork w/ Sage Berry Dressing – Recipe
Dried Cranberries (pantry)
Apple Cider (or use Apple Juice in a pinch)
Onions, 48-59¢ lb (Lowes, HEB)
Bread crumbs, 8-15 oz, $1 (Ingles)
Pork Loin, $1.99 lb (Kroger)
Spinach, Fresh Express, 9 oz, $2 (Sweetbay)
(8 Points Plus)
Sirloin Steaks w/ Mushroom Sauce & Chive-Garlic Potatoes – Recipe
Boneless Sirloin Steak, $4.99 lb (Winn Dixie)
Mushrooms, 8 oz, $1.50-$2 (Food City, Food Lion)
Red Wine (pantry)
Mashed Potatoes, 20-24 oz, $2.49 (Bi-Lo)
(8 Points Plus)
Vegetarian Shepherd’s Pies – Recipe
Potatoes, 5 lb, $1.77- $2.99 (Lowes, Sweetbay, Food Lion)
Buttermilk (not on sale, grab a small bottle)
Carrots, 13¢-79¢ lb (almost everywhere)
Corn, 44¢ ea. (Kroger)
Vegetable Broth (pantry)
Lentils, Tasty Bite, 10 oz, $3 (Earth Fare)
(8 Points Plus)
