Eating on a budget? These under $10 recipes are proof that deliciousness doesn't have to be expensive
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Are you feeling the pinch of the current cost of living crisis? It's no secret that finances can get pretty chaotic during times like these, making it harder to afford even the most basic necessities, like food.
Luckily for us, social media has come to the rescue with an exciting new trend that Aussies are going wild for - the '$10 meal challenge'!
The challenge is simple: whip up a delicious meal for under ten bucks. And the best part? Foodies all over the country are sharing their favourite budget-friendly dishes on various social media platforms like TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook.
Don't know where to start? Just search the phrase, and voila! You'll be bombarded with endless ideas for cheap, tasty meals. But don't worry; we've got you covered. We've scoured through all the mouth-watering options and picked out the best ones for you to try at home.
Curried Pumpkin Soup
Get ready to warm up your taste buds with Jen Hanlon's scrumptious Curried Pumpkin Soup recipe! This dish is not only easy on your wallet, but it's also bursting with flavour thanks to the delicious curry mix that Jen swears by.
Here are the ingredients you'll need to whip up this mouth-watering soup for under $10:
Let's get cooking! The first step in Jen Hanlon's Curried Pumpkin Soup recipe is to slice and dice your onion and garlic and sauté them in a pan until they're golden brown. Then add the flavourful curry mix and cook them together until they start to smell heavenly.
Next, add the chopped pumpkin and four cups of liquid stock. If you're looking for a creamier texture, feel free to add a cup of coconut milk or coconut cream at this point (and reduce the stock to three cups). But since we're sticking to the budget, let's move on for now.
Cover the pan with a lid and let everything simmer for around 40 minutes until the pumpkin is nice and soft. Then use a stick blender to mash everything up into a smooth soup base. Season with salt and pepper, and feel free to add any veggies or potatoes you like.
Serve your delicious soup with some crusty bread, and you've got yourself a hearty meal that's perfect for cold weather. And the best part? You made it all for under ten bucks!
Mi Goreng Steak Noodles
Get ready to indulge in Nathan Lyons' Mi Goreng Steak Noodles - a simple yet delicious recipe that's perfect for those on a budget. With just a handful of ingredients, you can whip up this flavourful dish in no time!
Here's what you'll need:
Start by cooking and boiling the noodles as directed on the package. While the noodles are cooking, slice up your beef into bite-sized pieces. In a pan, add a generous amount of chilli oil and cook your beef to your liking. Then crack an egg into the pan and mix it with the beef.
Once the egg is cooked, add the cooked noodles and the seasonings from the packet. Give everything a good stir and let it cook for a few more minutes until everything is heated through and well combined.
And that's it! You've got yourself a tasty and easy noodle recipe that's perfect for those nights when you don't feel like cooking a huge meal for yourself. Nathan's Mi Goreng Steak Noodles are sure to satisfy your cravings without breaking the bank.
Chicken and Spaghetti Meatballs
Get ready to try out Chris Mertz's delicious chicken and spaghetti meatballs recipe - a budget-friendly meal that's perfect for busy weeknights! With just a handful of ingredients from Woolworths, you can whip up this tasty dish in no time.
Here's what you'll need:
To start, cook your spaghetti pasta in a large pan until al dente. In a separate container, season your chicken mince with garlic powder and all-purpose seasoning, then shape them into bite-sized meatballs.
In a pan, cook your chicken meatballs until they're done, then set them aside. Using the same pan, cook your onions along with the pasta sauce, then add in the meatballs. Once your spaghetti is cooked, drain it and add it to the pan with the meatballs and sauce. Give everything a good stir to combine.
This recipe can make up to four servings, so you'll have dinner for four nights sorted with just one cooking session! Chris Mertz's chicken and spaghetti meatballs recipe is an easy and satisfying meal that's sure to please everyone at the table.
Sausage Pasta
Are you ready for a budget-friendly recipe that's packed with flavour? Look no further than Meredith's sausage pasta! This recipe is a hit among ALDI shoppers and can be made for just $10. Here's what you'll need to get started:
First, slice up the sausages into bite-sized pieces and cook them to perfection with some olive oil. While the sausages are cooking, boil your pasta until it's al dente. In a separate pan, cook the frozen peas according to the package instructions.
Next, in another pan, add some butter, drained pasta, salt, parmesan cheese, and garlic, and cook them all together. Once everything is cooked, combine everything on a plate, and you're good to go!
This recipe is quick, easy, and delicious - perfect for busy weeknights when you don't want to spend hours in the kitchen. Plus, it's customisable to your preferences, so feel free to add any extra veggies or spices you have on hand. Enjoy!
As we've seen throughout this article, there are plenty of affordable and delicious meal options out there, especially if you're willing to get creative in the kitchen. From pumpkin soup to sausage pasta and mi goreng steak noodles, the possibilities are endless.
So why not try something new and experiment with different ingredients and flavours? Have you tried any of the recipes we've featured here (or in the Cooking and Recipes forum on the SDC website)? Do you have any other budget-friendly meal ideas to share? Let us know in the comments below, and happy cooking!
Luckily for us, social media has come to the rescue with an exciting new trend that Aussies are going wild for - the '$10 meal challenge'!
The challenge is simple: whip up a delicious meal for under ten bucks. And the best part? Foodies all over the country are sharing their favourite budget-friendly dishes on various social media platforms like TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook.
Don't know where to start? Just search the phrase, and voila! You'll be bombarded with endless ideas for cheap, tasty meals. But don't worry; we've got you covered. We've scoured through all the mouth-watering options and picked out the best ones for you to try at home.
The cost of living crisis has made cooking on a budget more important than ever. Credit: Unsplash/Conscious Design.
Curried Pumpkin Soup
Get ready to warm up your taste buds with Jen Hanlon's scrumptious Curried Pumpkin Soup recipe! This dish is not only easy on your wallet, but it's also bursting with flavour thanks to the delicious curry mix that Jen swears by.
Here are the ingredients you'll need to whip up this mouth-watering soup for under $10:
- Coles Bakery French Stick ($1.90)
- Coles Liquid Real Stock Chicken ($1.90)
- Continental Curried Sausages Recipe Base ($1.80)
- Brown onions ($0.60)
- Garlic ($1.33)
- Wrapped Butternut Pumpkin ($1.64)
Let's get cooking! The first step in Jen Hanlon's Curried Pumpkin Soup recipe is to slice and dice your onion and garlic and sauté them in a pan until they're golden brown. Then add the flavourful curry mix and cook them together until they start to smell heavenly.
Next, add the chopped pumpkin and four cups of liquid stock. If you're looking for a creamier texture, feel free to add a cup of coconut milk or coconut cream at this point (and reduce the stock to three cups). But since we're sticking to the budget, let's move on for now.
Cover the pan with a lid and let everything simmer for around 40 minutes until the pumpkin is nice and soft. Then use a stick blender to mash everything up into a smooth soup base. Season with salt and pepper, and feel free to add any veggies or potatoes you like.
Serve your delicious soup with some crusty bread, and you've got yourself a hearty meal that's perfect for cold weather. And the best part? You made it all for under ten bucks!
Mi Goreng Steak Noodles
Get ready to indulge in Nathan Lyons' Mi Goreng Steak Noodles - a simple yet delicious recipe that's perfect for those on a budget. With just a handful of ingredients, you can whip up this flavourful dish in no time!
Here's what you'll need:
- Indomie Mi Goreng Fried Noodles ($1.00)
- Woolworths Beef Scotch Fillet Steak ($5.83)
- An egg
- Chilli oil
Start by cooking and boiling the noodles as directed on the package. While the noodles are cooking, slice up your beef into bite-sized pieces. In a pan, add a generous amount of chilli oil and cook your beef to your liking. Then crack an egg into the pan and mix it with the beef.
Once the egg is cooked, add the cooked noodles and the seasonings from the packet. Give everything a good stir and let it cook for a few more minutes until everything is heated through and well combined.
And that's it! You've got yourself a tasty and easy noodle recipe that's perfect for those nights when you don't feel like cooking a huge meal for yourself. Nathan's Mi Goreng Steak Noodles are sure to satisfy your cravings without breaking the bank.
Chicken and Spaghetti Meatballs
Get ready to try out Chris Mertz's delicious chicken and spaghetti meatballs recipe - a budget-friendly meal that's perfect for busy weeknights! With just a handful of ingredients from Woolworths, you can whip up this tasty dish in no time.
Here's what you'll need:
- Woolworths Chicken Mince ($5.50)
- Woolworths Pasta Spaghetti ($1.00)
- Dolmio Traditional Recipe Tomato & Basil Pasta Sauce ($2.50)
- Brown onion ($0.60)
To start, cook your spaghetti pasta in a large pan until al dente. In a separate container, season your chicken mince with garlic powder and all-purpose seasoning, then shape them into bite-sized meatballs.
In a pan, cook your chicken meatballs until they're done, then set them aside. Using the same pan, cook your onions along with the pasta sauce, then add in the meatballs. Once your spaghetti is cooked, drain it and add it to the pan with the meatballs and sauce. Give everything a good stir to combine.
This recipe can make up to four servings, so you'll have dinner for four nights sorted with just one cooking session! Chris Mertz's chicken and spaghetti meatballs recipe is an easy and satisfying meal that's sure to please everyone at the table.
Sausage Pasta
Are you ready for a budget-friendly recipe that's packed with flavour? Look no further than Meredith's sausage pasta! This recipe is a hit among ALDI shoppers and can be made for just $10. Here's what you'll need to get started:
- Mild Italian-style Chicken Sausage
- Gluten-free Organic Brown Rice and Quinoa (or your favourite pasta)
- Frozen peas
- Butter
- Parmesan cheese
- Olive oil
- Garlic
- Salt
First, slice up the sausages into bite-sized pieces and cook them to perfection with some olive oil. While the sausages are cooking, boil your pasta until it's al dente. In a separate pan, cook the frozen peas according to the package instructions.
Next, in another pan, add some butter, drained pasta, salt, parmesan cheese, and garlic, and cook them all together. Once everything is cooked, combine everything on a plate, and you're good to go!
This recipe is quick, easy, and delicious - perfect for busy weeknights when you don't want to spend hours in the kitchen. Plus, it's customisable to your preferences, so feel free to add any extra veggies or spices you have on hand. Enjoy!
As we've seen throughout this article, there are plenty of affordable and delicious meal options out there, especially if you're willing to get creative in the kitchen. From pumpkin soup to sausage pasta and mi goreng steak noodles, the possibilities are endless.
So why not try something new and experiment with different ingredients and flavours? Have you tried any of the recipes we've featured here (or in the Cooking and Recipes forum on the SDC website)? Do you have any other budget-friendly meal ideas to share? Let us know in the comments below, and happy cooking!
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