A Glasgow mum has revealed how she stretched her budget to feed her family of four for less than £25 a week while shopping at Aldi.
With the cost of living crisis continuing to worsen, Eilidh Wells took the the budget supermarket in an effort to locate the latest deals and budget friendly produce. As a result, she successfully created a series of seven dinners, with plenty of leftovers for lunches.
With Aldi offering a range of products at a lower price than its competitors, it is popular amongst those looking to save as much as possible on everyday costs without compromising on quality.
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Eilidh said: “The October Break can be a bit of a stress for families when you’re trying to stretch your budget to include breakfasts, lunches, dinners and snacks.
"I made the most of this shopping by meal planning ahead of time and buying some ingredients I could use across several meals. Having last nights leftovers for lunch always help too."
Aldi was crowned the UK’s cheapest supermarket in 2021 by consumer champion Which? and has been named as the cheapest UK supermarket for June, July, August and September 2022 by the same consumer champions.
Read on for a roundup of Eilidh's recipes.
Recipe 1: Scotch Beef Pasta Bolognese with garlic bread £4.23
- Nature’s Glen Scotch 23% Fat Beef Mince 750g
- Everyday Essentials Brown Onions
- Carlos Twin Pack Garlic Baguettes 338g
- Nature's Pick Carrots 500g
Recipe 2: Scotch Beef Chilli Con Carne with rice £4.22
- Nature’s Glen Scotch 23% Fat Beef Mince 750g
- Four Seasons Red Kidney Beans In Water 400g
- Cucina Chunky Chopped Tomatoes 400g
- Chilli Con Carne Seasoning Mix 50g
- Everyday Essentials Long Grain Rice
Recipe 3: Leftover Scotch Beef chilli con carne on baked potatoes £0.52
Recipe 4: Roast chicken breast with mushroom and leek sauce and mashed potatoes £9.39
- Nature's Glen Scottish Chicken Breast Fillets 650g
- Nature's Pick Leeks 500g
- McCallums Scottish Single Cream 300ml
- Nature's Pick Maris Piper Potatoes
- Nature's Pick Sliced Mushrooms 250g
- Quixo Chicken Stock Cubes
Recipe 5: Leek and potato soup £0
- Leftover leeks from the Roast chicken breast with mushroom and leek sauce
- Leftover potatoes from Roast chicken breast with mushroom and leek sauce
- Quixo Chicken Stock Cubes
Recipe 6: Teriyaki beef stir fry £3.29
- Ready, Set…Cook! Meal Kit Teriyaki Beef Stir Fry 500g
- Leftover onions from the Scotch Beef Chilli Con Carne
- Leftover rice from the Scotch Beef Chilli Con Carne
Recipe 7: Roasted red pepper and tomato soup with sourdough £2.28
- Nature’s Pick Cherry Tomatoes
- Bramwell Nature's Pick Loose Red Peppers
- Leftover potatoes from Roast chicken breast with mushroom and leek sauce
- Leftover onions from the Scotch Beef Chilli Con Carne
- Quixo Chicken Stock Cubes
- Specially Selected Bake At Home Sourdough Baguettes 250g/2 Pack
Snacks: £0.81
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