Nowadays, many people are looking for budget-friendly recipes (including us). With the price of food and other necessities soaring, it's becoming more and more difficult to make ends meet. That's why finding recipes that are both affordable and delicious is essential.

If you're looking for a delicious and easy dinner option for your family, you might want to try this pork mince and basil stir-fry!



This dish is packed with flavour and can be easily tailored to your (and your loved one's) spice preferences. Plus, it's a budget-friendly meal that will leave everyone satisfied!

A mum shared this recipe on the ALDI Mums Facebook group, advising group members who are looking to reuse their leftover pork mince or vegetables to try making the dish.

She also noted that you can use $8 pork mince from ALDI and vegetables from your garden if you have some to keep this meal low-cost.


To make this dish, simply heat oil in a wok over high heat. Add garlic, onion and chillies, and cook for 30 seconds or until fragrant.

Next, add the pork mince and cook for a further 4 minutes, breaking up any lumps as you go. Then add in the beans.

While the meat and veggies are cooking, combine soy sauce, fish sauce, sweet soy, and oyster sauce in a small bowl.

Add the sauce to the wok and heat through for one minute while stirring occasionally. Add basil and remove from heat. Serve the stir-fry with rice and top with a fried egg.



Many group members were stunned by the delicious recipe, with some expressing their keenness to try making the meal.

One user wrote: 'Looks great! I'm going to make this!'

'Looking yummy!' another exclaimed.

Others offered their suggestions on how to improve the dish.

One person recommended: 'I prepare a similar meal but I add lemongrass paste.'

'You should always serve this with rice,' another pointed out.

Another user tipped that you can also use your leftover roast chicken or chicken means to make this recipe.

She wrote: 'We love this dish. I used chicken mince last time. Delish!'


This dish is the perfect way to use up any leftover veggies or meat you have in your fridge. So get creative and add in whatever you have on hand. The possibilities are endless!

One of the great things about budget recipes is that they can be just as creative as their more expensive counterparts. Just because you're using budget-friendly ingredients doesn't mean you have to skimp on flavour or nutrition. With a little bit of creativity, you can make budget-friendly meals that are just as delicious and healthy as anything else.

So if you're looking to save money on your next grocery bill, don't be afraid to try this recipe. You might be surprised at how good budget-friendly recipes can be!

Will you be giving this recipe a go? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below!



Pork Mince and Basil Stir-Fry Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp peanut oil
• 4 garlic cloves, crushed
• 1 onion, sliced
• 3 chillies, finely chopped
• 500g pork mince
• 2 tsp soy sauce
• 2 tsp sweet soy sauce
• 1 tsp fish sauce
• 1 tbsp oyster sauce
• 1 cup basil leaves
• 1 cup green beans
• steamed rice and 4 fried eggs, to serve

Instructions

1. Heat oil in a wok over high heat and add garlic, onion and chillies, and cook for 30 seconds or until fragrant.
2. Add the pork mince and simmer, breaking up any lumps, for 4 minutes or until thoroughly cooked. Then, add the beans.
3. In a small bowl, mix the oyster sauce, soy sauce, fish sauce, and sweet soy. Cook the sauce in the wok for one minute, stirring regularly, or until thoroughly heated.
4. Add basil leaves and remove from heat.
5. Serve the stir-fry with rice and top with a fried egg.

Credit: Facebook/ALDI Mums