A Thrifty Meal Plan

This week I am trying to spend as little as I can on groceries.

I already have the following on hand:

• turkey bacon
• potatoes
• beans
• frozen vegetables
• items for pizza: sauce, cheese, pepperoni
• frozen chicken breast
• brown rice

Here’s my menu:

Baked Potato Soup

Chicken Noodle Soup

Chicken Pot Pie (using half of the chicken from making the broth for the chicken soup)

Shepherd’s Pie

Black Bean Burritos

Homemade Pizza

White Chicken Chili

Some tips for planning less expensive weeks:

• Use items you have in your freezer and pantry
• Make soups
• Make meals that have a little or no meat in them
• Plan to use items like potatoes, pasta, beans, and rice