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Savvy Scots mum shares how she feeds family of four for £25 a week from Aldi

A savvy Scots mum-of-two has shared how she manages to feed her entire family on a tight budget from Aldi.

Kimberley Grant, from Falkirk, recently shared her perfect shopping list that creates a full weeks worth of budget-friendly and healthy family meals with items all purchased from Aldi.

As many families across the country continue to feel the pinch from the cost of living crisis, many have been looking for ways to cut back on their spending - especially at the supermarket. The soaring rate of grocery price inflation has forced many households to look into cutting back on their weekly food bill out of a necessity these days.

And it looks like it the budget chain continues to be a great place to visit for families looking to get in the weekly shop for less, as the money-savvy mum manages to feed her entire family for just £26.95.

Kimberley, who is mum to two toddlers, recently took to her Instagram account to share just how a weekly food shop from Aldi helped her to create seven tasty meals that fed her entire family - with leftovers to spare for lunches.

Kim Grant from Falkirk creates 7 delicious family-friendly meals on a budget (Aldi)

From Scotch Beef Mince and Tatties to a Creamy Tuscan Chicken Pasta bake, Kim's weekly meals from Aldi can work out at as little as just 85p per portion.

And as the Scots mum understands how the cost of living is currently on everyone's minds right now, especially for those with families, she has decided to share her entire weekly meal plan that you can purchase yourself from Aldi.

Speaking of her Aldi shopping list, Kim 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 have managed to perfect my shopping list and can get a week’s worth of dinners for £25.95 and they’re generous portions meaning lots of leftovers for me and my family."

Here is a full breakdown of Kim's entire weekly meal plan with ingredients all purchased from Aldi:

Recipe 1: Scotch Beef mince & tatties £5.10

  • Nature's Glen 20% Fat Beef Mince 0g
  • Nature's Pick Brown Onions 3 Pack
  • Nature's Pick Carrots 500g
  • Quixo Beef Stock Cubes 12 Pack
  • Nature's Pick Maris Piper Potatoes 2.5kg
  • Everyday Essentials Garden Peas 300g (185g Drained)
All items for the shopping list were purchased from Aldi (Aldi)

Recipe 2: Smoky tomato & halloumi pasta bake £4.32

  • Emporium Halloumi 225g
  • Nature's Pick Garlic 4 Pack
  • Everyday Essentials Peeled Plum Tomatoes 400g
  • Four Seasons Cannellini Beans In Water 400g (240g Drain
  • Everyday Essentials Penne Pasta 500g
  • Ready, Set…Cook! Oregano 11g
The meal plan has enough for leftovers for lunches (Aldi)

Recipe 3: Creamy Tuscan chicken pasta £6.01

  • Nature's Glen Scottish Chicken Breast Mini Fillets 400g
  • Nature's Pick Loose Red Peppers Each
  • Nature's Pick Baby Spinach 240g
  • McCallums Scottish Double Cream 300ml
  • Cucina Stir-in Sun-dried Tomato Pasta Sauce 150g

Recipe 4: Chicken noodle stir fry £5.34

  • Nature's Glen Scottish Chicken Breast Mini Fillets 400g
  • Nature's Pick Mushroom Stir Fry 320g
  • Asia Specialities Ready To Wok Medium Noodles 2x150g
  • Asia Specialities Dark Soy Sauce 150ml

Recipe 5: Potato wedges and Scotch Beef mince £0

  • Leftover potatoes
  • Leftover mince from Scotch Beef Mince & Tatties

Recipe 6: Tuscan chicken filled wraps £0.85

  • Leftover chicken from the Creamy Tuscan Chicken Pasta Wraps
  • Village Bakery Super Soft Original Wraps 8 Pack

Recipe 7: Specially Selected Scotch Beef quarter pounders, potato wedges and peas £4.33

  • Specially Selected Scotch Beef Quarter Pounders
  • Specially Selected Brioche Bun
  • Four Seasons Garden Peas

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