One of my goals this month is to be more mindful of grocery spending, and this week, I’m proud to say I kept my total grocery spend under $10. This wasn’t by chance—it was all about leveraging what I already had stocked up from earlier in the month and stretching those purchases strategically. 💡
🏷️ Grocery Haul for the Week
- 🥩 Beef Belly — $4.49 with 20% off
- 🍲 Tofu Block — $1.99
- 🥟 Dumpling Wraps — $1.99
These three items were the only things I bought to add to my meals. Everything else came straight from my pantry and freezer. It’s amazing what you can create when you take inventory of what you already have! 🔎
🗃️ Pantry & Freezer Staples
From my earlier Costco hauls and leftover supplies, I used:
- 🦬 Ground Bison (frozen)
- 🥕 Carrots
- 🍶 Ponzu Sauce
- 🍯 Honey
- 🥬 Bok Choy
- 🥚 Egg Whites and Eggs
- 🍚 Rice
- 🍦 Greek Yogurt
- 🥣 Granola
- 🍃 Green beans (frozen from two weeks ago)
- 🍤 Ground shrimp (from freezer)
🍽️ Eats for the Week
- 🍛 Beef Gyudon Bowl with Rice — Simple yet satisfying. The beef belly cooked with onions and a touch of ponzu is perfect over steamed rice. 🍚
- 🍲 Miso Soup — Made with tofu, bok choy, and miso paste I already had. 🥣
- 🥟 Homemade Dumplings — I used the dumpling wraps, ground bison, and bok choy to whip up some easy dumplings.
- 🍯 Snacks — Greek yogurt with granola and a drizzle of honey for some sweetness. 🍯
- 🍳 Breakfast — Egg whites, toast, and sometimes a protein shake. 🥤
💰 Total Spent This Week: $8.47
By stretching my pantry and freezer items and only buying what I needed, I managed to keep my total under $10! 🙌
💡 How Do You Budget for Food?
I’d love to hear how you stretch your budget when it comes to groceries. Share your tips with me in the comments below! 👇
