I buy the trays of pork steaks and beef (ideal for schnitzel) in Woolies for $10/$12 a tray and freeze in lots of 2, that is 8 meals ..... 1 K of mince I divide into 4 and freeze and then I can make rissoles, chow mein, shepherd's pie, spaghetti sauce all for $12, of course the vegies are extra...