Need some IDEAS for cheap

[iyamamaschke]

OK, so I am extremely Broke I need some ideas for cheap food that I can eat other then eggs, Please any Ideas I am not straying from this WOE just cause I am Broke. I don't have much for food right now, I have, eggs, mushrooms, hamburger, broccoli, califlower, salmon,some chicken not much, pork chops and steak this has to last me 2 weeks till nex payday when I hope I will get a breat. I basically could only afford to pick myself up some veggies I have to make do other wise.

Sarah

[Miss Phode]

Re: Need some IDEAS for cheap

Canned tuna fish is cheap. Sorry you're having tough times. I've been there

[Richt]

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Pork chops are generally a lot cheaper here than most meats. Is that the same in the States?

Rich

[Pinky Mallone]

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Canned Tuna (tuna salad, tuna patties)
Canned Chicken (chicken salad)
Cabbage (to make coleslaw-yummy)
Tofu can easliy bulk up a lot of meals and it's cheap

Good for you for figuring out alternative food choices to mainatin your WOL plan. We all understand tight money weeks. Hang in there Sarah! ~Pinky

[jsj0305]

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Oh honey, I am ALWAYS broke!! LOL.

Since steaks are sooo yummy, yet expensive, make minutes steaks.

Take ground beef, add some seasonings if ya like, and make the meat into THIN patty type shape, kinda like a burger, but not as thick. Then fry them up with some mushrooms and onions and VOILA a yummy cheap dinner!

Canned tuna is pretty cheap, the chunk light is a lot cheaper than the solid white, it does taste different, but it's a meal...I eat the light all the time.

I hope this helps even a tiney bit!

[iyamamaschke]

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Good ideas Guys thank you. I think I will make some chicken salad,

I don't know about Pork in the States but, Pork is not too bad in Canada it's about 20 bucks for a BAG I have one bag left that I bought last paycheque.

I never had Toefo is it ok if you have HYPOTHYROID I ahve heard it's not good if you have it???But I suppose for a couple days it would be ok.

How do you make Tuna Patties with Eggs I am interested in that one????

Sarah

[sunflowergrl]

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I take one can tuna, a tablespoon mayo, one egg, one ounce cheddar cheese, and I chop up some veggies (broccoli, mushrooms, asparagus) and mix it all up and fry it in a pan. It is so yummy!!!!
I am sorry money is tight for you, I have been there! You are in my thoughts, and hopefully things will get better. Hang in there, we are pulling for ya!!!

[not2late]

Re: Need some IDEAS for cheap

OK, so I am extremely Broke I need some ideas for cheap food that I can eat other then eggs, Please any Ideas I am not straying from this WOE just cause I am Broke. I don't have much for food right now, I have, eggs, mushrooms, hamburger, broccoli, califlower, salmon,some chicken not much, pork chops and steak this has to last me 2 weeks till nex payday when I hope I will get a breat. I basically could only afford to pick myself up some veggies I have to make do other wise.

Sarah

Basically you need to make this food last for two weeks right?

The eggs and vegetables can be used to extend the meat ration you have.

Use a part of the meat ration to make casseroles or stirfry.

Hamburger meat can be sauteed and extended with the eggs for meat and veg omelettes.

Pork chops: If they have bones, slice use the meat of two pork chops. Slice them into strips, and use for stir fry.

Steak: slice it into strips, use for stir fry or a veggie-meat casserole.

Chicken: slice into strips or cubes, for stir fry or veggie-meat casserole.

Soup is filling and nourishing. You can make your own by boiling meat bones (any kind will do) in water. If you can spare enough for a can of chicken or vegetable broth, use it. Just add a can of water to the broth and boil the bones in it. Skim away any of the white foam on the surface and you can use that broth for egg drop soup, etc.

[MotherOfGizmo]

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Make a crustless quiche, with the eggs, some veggies, cheese and salmon.

[AudreyM]

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Do you have "manager's special" meats at your grocery stores up in Canada? If you have time to stop at the grocery store two-three times a week you can buy GOOD meat very cheap that way. You just have to be prepared to cook it within 48 hours of buying it otherwise it will pass the sell-by date. I got a $9 chicken for $4 the other night manager's special.

[MotherOfGizmo]

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If you buy that marked down meat, all you need to do is freeze it if you can't use it right away. I've noticed here that they mark meat down the day before the new fliers come out with the new sales --here that means they mark it down on Tuesday's. You can ask your butcher what day they mark theirs down, they'll usually tell you.

[iyamamaschke]

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Thanks ooo much for all the awesome Ideas. I am sure everything will be a ok it has to be, I will make do and do well it's just a little bump I am sure that it will be better next month at least I sure Pray it will. Thanks for all your kind thoughts I can feel ya all with the warmest heart.

Sarah

[big_bad_john]

Re: Need some IDEAS for cheap

I find here in the UK that a lot of foods with extra fat are cheap sometimes.

For example I brought mince beef today that is nearly 30% fat at 63p for 1lb.

Thats about a dollar US for a pound of ground beef. Not the greatest beef to eat but hey it gets you through!

Try looking at the fatty foods if you're short of a few bucks...People dont like buying fatty foods because they are unpopular. Dont foget people who eat lots of carbs put on weight if they even look at a fatty food!

Finaly this is a recipe from my college days...not the greatest but it keeps you alive:

Tuna and eggs: tin of tuna (drained), 3 eggs, 3tbps cooking oil.

Fry tuna in the oil for a couple of minutes, add the eggs and mash it all together, add pepper and serve as soon as the eggs are cooked. once you get used to it you can use it as a staple to keep you going. Lots of protein in there for a bodybuilder too!

[jsj0305]

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Aw Sarah, that's cause we LOVE YA!!

I was wondering, do you have a membership to BJ's or Sam's club? You can get steaks and things like that SUPER cheap! I'm talkin 10 GREAT ribeyes for 11-12 bucks! Definately worth the membership when you can swing it.

I wish I could mail you a low carb casserole!! (I wish I knew how to make one, too!)LOL

[iyamamaschke]

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Man I wish I knew how to make one HE HE HE.

I got lots of great Idea I am gunna make those Salmon Patties MMM they sound really good I will tell you all how I make out.

Sarah