8 Tips for Unofficial Slimming World Cheap Meals on a Budget

Personally, I think eating healthy shouldn't cost a fortune. And I certainly don't pay much, that's for sure.

And with a handful of my top tips, hopefully, you can create some delicious meals that don't break the bank either.

Buy Meat in Bulk.
If you're a meat and two veg kind of family like us, we always buy job lots of meat to freeze for later. And by shopping at a meat market or opting for a Musclefood deal like this 69 Piece Summer Slimming Collection* or their humongous New Customer Offer I received last November, it's usually much cheaper than a supermarket and lasts months! It's all delivered with protective insulation and freezer packs; just make sure you've got plenty of freezer space and bags at the ready for portioning off.
Shop with Your Local Farmers and Farm Shops. I know it can be frightening walking down strange alleys to family run businesses that don't have Tesco written on them, but you will get a better quality product by cutting the middle man out. I can usually pick up a 25kg sack of red potatoes for £6 with a huge selection of baked potato-sizes too. Trays of eggs can also be easy to find which I pick up 30 small ones for £1.80.
Cooking in Bulk.
By getting organised and cooking in bulk, you're saving time and money on leccy bills. I find the easiest way to do this is to use a slow cooker so you can leave it to do its business and cook huge quantities. You'll need plenty of storage tubs and freeze. Here's all of my Slow Cooker Recipes to get you started.
Don't Be Shy Buying Reduced Section.
My fiance usually steps back while I rummage through the reduced veg et al. I've been on a budget myself since we bought our first do-er-upper house and this is a great way to save money. Usually, the later you shop, the cheaper things can be but you have to beat others to it. I see more cheap veg than anything else and they don't need to look perfect for souping, stew making etc. Plus, some of my best creations have been made this way like my Leek, Apple & Cheddar Soup.
Lentils and Other Pulses.
It doesn't always have to be about meat. Pulses are perfect hunger suppressants. They're filling, cheap and have a great shelf life. Here's my Red Lentil Curry or Tuscan bean soup to see what I mean!
Cook Things Before They Turn.
To avoid waist, it's best to keep a regular check on the contents of your fridge and cupboards. I've been using my new Savisto 3 in 1 hand blender* for turning wilted veggies in to soup or blitzing stale bread in to breadcrumbs and freeze for later when I'm ready to make my KFC style chicken.
Use Your Freezer. Most things can be frozen, not just cheap meats. If we go back to number 3, I've cooked many cheap found veg to freeze and use for soup bases or frozen passata, cheeses, fresh herbs to use for later. It just requires a little bit of organisation and planning.
Opt for World Food Aisles for Dried Spices. Healthy recipes need great herbs to tickle the taste buds but if you go to the World Food aisles and not the regular spice section, you can buy bags of ground coriander, turmeric, chilli and so much more for half the price. I just reuse my spice jars, top them up and store the remaining away. It's not as tidy having surplus stock, but it will pay off if you use them every day.