To help combat the rising cost of living, we’ve come up with some family recipes for under $15, so here is this week’s addition.
This week’s recipe comes from Stacey Cooper co-creator of Simple Ways for Modern Days – a group all about sharing ways to live a simpler life.
“It can be hard to please everyone in the family whilst sticking to a budget, that’s why planning is important,” she said.
“Make sure you have a few well-chosen staples on hand, according to your family’s tastes, then choose seasonal vegetables which will usually be cheaper than those out of season.
“I will usually buy what’s on special at my local produce store and deli and let that dictate what I cook for the week.”
Mrs Cooper said buying in bulk and then freezing or preserving your foods is very cost effective.
“If you see a bargain on bulk items, don’t be afraid to research how to freeze or preserve foods to use later, and make sure you compare prices in supermarkets,” she said.
Mrs Cooper’s beef goulash recipe is much loved by her family of four and comes in at $13.
Beef Goulash
Ingredients
500g of cubed round steak or gravy beef
½ cup flour season with salt and pepper
1 tbs oil
1 brown onion
½ red capsicum
3 tsp paprika
3 chopped tomatoes (or 1 can of diced)
2 cups beef stock
Steps
Cube the steak and toss it in the seasoned flour.
Heat the oil in the pan and sauté onion for 2 minutes, then add capsicum and cook until tender. Add the paprika and stir until fragrant.
Gradually add the beef to brown it and then add the tomatoes, making sure you stir to loosen up anything sticking to the pan.
Add 2 cups of beef stock, season with salt and pepper. Bring to the boil then transfer to the slow cooker and put it on low for 4 hours. Or you can pop it in the oven at 120 degrees for 4 hours.
Mrs Cooper said this dish could by served with rice, mashed potato or crusty bread with your choice of steamed vegetables.
