Stretching Groceries to Feed 8 | Real Budget Meals for Broke Families

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Fresko Automax Vacuum Sealer V2: https://amzn.to/4cu63sK 20% OFF code (04/01-04/14) : RNXSBXCT If you’ve seen the headlines—or just felt it at the grocery store lately—you know how quickly food costs are rising. In times like this, learning how to stretch what you have becomes so important. In this video, I’m sharing simple, filling meals that help stretch a grocery budget and feed a family well. These are the kinds of recipes people have relied on for generations—made with basic ingredients, flexible, and designed to go a long way. From lentil soup and ragda, to homemade bread, bean burgers, and budget-friendly sheet pan meals… to stretching a single roast chicken into multiple dinners… and even using affordable cuts of beef in slow-cooked meals like Julia Child’s Boeuf à la Flamande—these are practical ways to make the most of what you already have. Whether you’re trying to save money, cook more from scratch, or just need dependable meal ideas for a busy season, I hope this gives you some inspiration and encouragement. Let me know in the comments—what are your favorite meals when you’re trying to stretch your grocery budget? RECIPE LINKS Ragda https://hebbarskitchen.com/ragda-chaat-recipe-matar-chaat/ Lentil Dal https://www.connoisseurusveg.com/dal-soup/ BEST EVER BEAN BURGERS https://www.loveandlemons.com/black-bean-burger-recipe/ Cuban Back Beans https://singinganewsong.com/simple-black-bean-soup-with-chimichurri/ Black Bean Chili https://singinganewsong.com/award-winning-vegetarian-chili-recipe/ CHAPTERS 00:00 Intro: Stretching your grocery budget 00:45 The humble legume: Lentil Soup (Dal) 01:30 Trick for leftover lentils 01:54 Saving money with vacuum sealing 06:15 Ragda: The Indian "Gateway" dish 07:18 Easy homemade Naan bread 08:07 Hearty Bean Burgers 09:08 Saving money with homemade bread products 09:59 Cuban Black Beans and Rice 10:33 1930s Navy Beans and Ham 11:20 Potato and Hot Dog sheet pan bake 12:45 Roast Chicken: Building a base for multiple meals 13:38 Chicken Pot Pie & Dumpli