Amid the cost of living crisis, many households will be looking for secret money saving hacks and cheap budget meals to help spare up some extra cash here and there. One prepared mum is here to the rescue as she shares a simple four ingredient 'staple' dinner dish that can be made to comfortably feed a family of four for only 62p each.
The easy well known corned beef meal which is packed with nutrients can be made for four people for an extremely affordable price of £2.50 in Lidl, the Mirror reports. The recipe which consists of only four key ingredients, most of which are common household food items, includes beef and barley, spaghetti, hotpot, broth and corned beef hash.
Reporter Amy Fenton wrote for Lancaster Live: “When I was little my mum had a bank of 'go to meals' which she could serve up quickly and easily for tea after my sister and I got home from school.'' She added: “At the time I didn't quite appreciate how they provide all the nutrients and vitamins a growing kid will need.