UNDER £30 for 84 Family meals from the Asda Essentials range

UNDER £30 for 84 Family meals from the Asda Essentials range - YES, Really!

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Жыл бұрын

Hey everyone. Here's a list of all the ingredients you would need to make these recipes. Where I could I used the Asda Essentials range, unless they didn't have a product in that range, then I went for the cheapest option they did.
Ess. Mushrooms - 50p
Ess. Onions - 50p
Garlic (3 bulbs) - 65p
Ess. Potatoes - 99p
Ess. Green Beans - 84p
Ess Round Lettuce - 45p
Ess. Cherry Tomatoes - 50p
Ess. 3 Peppers - £1.20
Ess. Rice - 48p
Ess. Pasta shapes - 35p
Ess. Bread Rolls (6 pack) - 49p
Ess. Garlic Bread - 32p
Ess Bread loaf x 2 - 39p
Ess. Plain flour - 55p
Ess. Soft Cream cheese - 80p
Ess. Grated Cheddar cheese - £2.40
Ess Ham 400g - £1.69
Ess Pizzas x 3 - 66p each
Ess Fresh Chicken Breasts - £3.38
Ess. Bacon - £1.25
Ess Pork Mince - £2.35
Ess Beef Mince - £1.69
Ess. English Mustard - 45p
Ess. 15 Eggs - £1.35
6 Pint Milk - £2.15
Cornflakes - 50p
Ess. Wheat Biscuits - 77p
Ess. Baked Beans - 25p
Ess. Spaghetti Loops - 16p
Total £29.77 - Prices correct at time of filming.
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@ruthrobinson2232 Жыл бұрын

Seen sooo many people scrutinising the packaging. If you’re On a tight budget, what does it matter what the packaging is like. I’m really impressed with the asda range! Haven’t tried all the items, but the bits we have had, have been great: x

@TheBudgetMumUK Жыл бұрын

Exactly! I pour my rice into a container, same with pasta. Once it’s in, who knows whether it’s Waitrose Essentials or Asda essentials 😉 I used to work for a continental food production company. We supplied pasta and continents meats to Asda, Sainsburys, M&S… the same product. Different pack.. 🤫

@ruthrobinson2232 Жыл бұрын

@@TheBudgetMumUK I store mine the same way. I’ve been shocked by peoples reaction to the packaging. As long as ther is a meal on the table for everyone, what does it matter what colour the packaging is. X

@Tiredmum Жыл бұрын

it's great for me as i am partially sighted and it helps me to spot it.

@ruthrobinson2232 Жыл бұрын

@@Tiredmum that’s a bonus then. People are so snobby it drives me insane! I will try the majority of the range, if I don’t like it, I don’t buy it again! Simple xx

@ChaCha-lt8rx Жыл бұрын

What does it matter..you don't eat the packaging,.

@suzie5772 Жыл бұрын

I love Asda essentials and don’t care what colour the packaging is. I’d rather eat well than worry about what other people think. Good for Asda, every penny helps. At least they are doing something unlike our useless government. Give it a go you’ve got nothing to lose and pennies to gain x

@TheBudgetMumUK Жыл бұрын

This is very true z

@lucylou9030 Жыл бұрын

Yes, I thought exactly the same

@ThisMomBudgets Жыл бұрын

We swapped our whole shop to Asda own brand last week and I was amazed at how much we saved. The kids, who are the hardest critics, love some of the stuff and prefer it to the branded items! I think everyone is wising up and buying the essentials though as most of the stuff are out of stock.

@TheBudgetMumUK Жыл бұрын

Yes there was a lot out of stock - obviously more popular than they anticipated!

@DeidresBudgetingJourney Жыл бұрын

You are so right about dried herbs/spices, I always have a lot of different ones on hand. 💞

@TheBudgetMumUK Жыл бұрын

Definitely. I use them ‘thyme’ and again - sorry, couldn’t help myself 😂

@pandabear181 Жыл бұрын

Respect to you my lady ! Excellent use of meal preparation and ingredients. 🎉❤ Good to see more people being sensible with their shopping .

@TheBudgetMumUK Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much 😊

@lesleyfarrington4809 Жыл бұрын

Adding a Lidl cheap fruit and veg box would be good

@loubudgets5992 Жыл бұрын

Great ideas, thank you. We don’t have an Asda near us, but I’m going to try this at Tesco.

@TheBudgetMumUK Жыл бұрын

ah brilliant!

@pippippin1854 Жыл бұрын

Love the colour of your units and built in ovens x

@TheBudgetMumUK Жыл бұрын

Thanks. They're lovely x

@traciewilliams4630 6 ай бұрын

Some good ideas here but not sure how my other half would feel about coming home to spaghetti hoops and toast after a 12hr shift 😂❤

@TheBudgetMumUK 5 ай бұрын

Hey! Pop some grated cheddar on there and it’s honestly the BEST comfort dinner! 🤭

@lifewithrayk Жыл бұрын

Love love love this xx

@TheBudgetMumUK Жыл бұрын

Aw yay! I’m so pleased 😃 Love making these videos but they are a lot of work and time 😅

@Kindredo Жыл бұрын

Oh I love this! We're a fam of 6 and nutritious, delicious budget cooking is my favourite hobby 😂

@TheBudgetMumUK Жыл бұрын

Aw fab! I love the challenge and seeing what I make 😃

@clusterbungle Жыл бұрын

I do exactly the same type of meal planning - dinners first so I can work out what will probably give me leftovers for lunch, then just fill in the gaps if I need to 👍

@TheBudgetMumUK Жыл бұрын

I think it's the best way :)

@budgetingbyme Жыл бұрын

Oh so good idea to to this video. Im slowly checking all shops to learn different price range. I have Asda near and it is on my list. Even if it will be only restock rice and pasta 😜

@TheBudgetMumUK Жыл бұрын

Brill. Got to start somewhere. You can find all the prices online now too - save you a journey. Just head to their website 😃

@leeannw7960 Жыл бұрын

new subscriber here i just came across your channel loved this video some great meal ideas. xxx

@rivahcat8247 Жыл бұрын

Here in the US, about 40 years ago, we had a slew of generic products hit the market, labeled in black and white with the simple name of the item inside listed. Not everything was top quality, but most items were at least on the level of house brands (which for the most part were and still are made by major manufacturers). It seems that ASDA is now doing the same thing there in the UK. I would love to see this sort of thing return here in the US.

@TheBudgetMumUK Жыл бұрын

Oh fab. Thanks for sharing this. I agree - it’s not always the best quality and can be hit or miss, but sometimes just a few changes can help x

@francisraffle2948 Жыл бұрын

You can cook a packet of mince add frozen veg or tinned veg to bulk it up then use half of the mince for cottage pie and he other half for to make a nminced beef pie love fran xxx

@TheBudgetMumUK Жыл бұрын

That’s brill. I do Something similar myself bulk cooking mince for several different dishes 🥰

@francisraffle2948 Жыл бұрын

@@TheBudgetMumUK I do but the is only me and my grown up son so if he doesn't want mince and I do ill just cook enough for me

@carolbuckley8535 Жыл бұрын

I just watched your veggie vlog and just watching you meal plan and do a shopping list is good but I want to see the meals please

@Mummybearbudgets 11 ай бұрын

Great video ❤

@TheBudgetMumUK 11 ай бұрын

Thanks so much 🥰

@Jo-mb4vf Жыл бұрын

This is a really good vlog with lots of brilliant but sensible ideas. Thank you. You mention that you wrote a book and that it is free but Amazon are currently charging £1.99. Maybe you need to take out the word 'free'.

@pippippin1854 Жыл бұрын

This is the way I cook every week plus homemade soups.

@TheBudgetMumUK Жыл бұрын

Fabulous! Love a home-made soup x

@DeterminedDIYer Жыл бұрын

Hey potatoes have a ton of vitamin c, b vitamins, potassium, and magnesium. So they're basically a fruit! ;)

@TheBudgetMumUK Жыл бұрын

Haha yes! LOVE this and I LOVE potatoes 😅

@wildemily2023 Жыл бұрын

Could I ask where you got the weekly meal plan and grocery shopping list from please? I could do with one that has all three meals of the day for the meal plan. Rather than the one I just ordered which just has a small box per day for meals.

@TheBudgetMumUK Жыл бұрын

Hi Emily! I created these myself and they’re on my Etsy store as either digital or physical. www.etsy.com/uk/shop/thebudgetmumuk

@wildemily2023 Жыл бұрын

@The Budget Mum UK oh thank you! I will check your store out.

@wildemily2023 Жыл бұрын

@The Budget Mum UK just ordered my physical copy! Can't wait to start meal planning more efficiently. Thank you

@pippippin1854 Жыл бұрын

Like the planners

@TheBudgetMumUK Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much x

@serenatomlins16 Жыл бұрын

will you do some cooking videos please

@TheBudgetMumUK Жыл бұрын

Yes I have some more planned x

@whythoidk Жыл бұрын

Read that all the "luxury"/branded food products are made in the exact same factories as the "budget"/unbranded food products

@lucylou9030 Жыл бұрын

Does anyone know what the essential sausages are like?

@annacats5240 Жыл бұрын

20 sausages for £1.50. I am going to buy them to give my 5 cats. Couple of sausages a day. Way cheaper than cat food. If my son's like them they can have too.

@ourfrugallife 5 ай бұрын

They are cheap for a reason. My brother worked in a sausage factory that supplied different supermarkets, he won't eat any sausages now.

@serenageddes6078 Жыл бұрын

My kids like the steak fillets we don’t eat steak but kids love it.

@TheBudgetMumUK Жыл бұрын

Ah brill. I had it the other day. Was really quite good 😄

@davidsworld5837 Жыл бұрын

why should you care about the colour of packaging your not going to eat it. people need to get out of there heads the stupid idea that it makes them look poor or that there buying substandard product. too many food companies are hiking up prices due to there name. paying 95p for a tin of soup is just not value for money

@Bessie66 Жыл бұрын

Our asda 10 miles or so distance from each other. 4 pack beans £1 smaller asda and £1.30 larger asda?? Essentials range can also vary - anyone else noticed this? 🤔

@TheBudgetMumUK Жыл бұрын

Oooh that’s odd. It’s usually the other way around. I find like the local Tesco metro is more expensive than the superstore - that’s the nearest supermarket to me. X

@Bessie66 Жыл бұрын

@@TheBudgetMumUK I know so I really stock up on the beans!! X