6 Walmart Grocery Items That Help Stretch Your Weekly Food Budget
Like everyone else, you’re trying to stretch your grocery budget like it’s made of Silly Putty. Of course, there’s only so much you can do before you’re out in the woods, hunting and foraging like a contestant on some survival reality show. To avoid being a bit player in “The Hunger Games,” you’ll need some grocery items that can help you push your weekly food budget as far as it can go.
Unlike Katniss and co., you have the benefit of a local Walmart stocked with goodies at great prices that can help you pad your meals and beef up your budget. When you’re shopping, stop at Walmart for these items.
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1. Great Value Black Beans, 15 oz.
Price: $0.86
What can’t you do with a can of black beans? This protein- and fiber-rich staple adds bulk and nutrition to meals for less than a dollar. Use them in soups, casseroles and rice bowls, or toss them into pasta dishes to stretch portions and boost leftovers. They’re an easy way to make meals more filling without adding much cost.
2. Great Value Penne Pasta, 16 oz.
Price: $0.98
Penne pasta is the foundation for countless great meals you can make in bulk. You can go with a classic pasta dish your grandparents used to make — and freeze what you don’t eat for later. You can also make a variety of creative pasta salads — even with raisins, if that’s your thing — to add some fun to your menu. At under $1 a box, stocking up is a no-brainer for budget-minded shoppers.
3. Great Value Tomato Condensed Soup, 10.75 oz.
Price: $0.70
This pantry staple pulls double duty. Use it as the perfect accompaniment to grilled cheese sandwiches or a salad. Make it a core ingredient in your casserole. Whatever you do, don’t miss the chance to grab this tomato soup for less than a dollar a can.
4. Great Value Plain Nonfat Greek Yogurt, 32 oz. tub
Price: $2.94
When it comes to culinary versatility, Greek yogurt is truly a jack-of-all-trades. Need a smoothie? Add a dollop of Greek yogurt. Want a healthier substitute for sour cream in a recipe? Greek yogurt is your friend. Craving a quick snack with some fruit or granola? Yeah, Greek yogurt all the way. For less than $3 a tub, you need it in your fridge.
5. 73% Lean/27% Fat Ground Beef, 1-lb. roll
Price: $5.94
Ground beef is one of the easiest proteins to stretch across multiple meals. From Taco Tuesday to pasta Friday, you have plenty of options for feeding a family with only one of these rolls. There’s always an answer to “What’s for dinner?” if you keep a ground beef roll in your freezer. Maybe two, while prices are so low.
6. Goodles Mac & Cheese Dreamy Creamy Noodles, Cheddar and Cream Cheese Shells
Price: $2.97
Need to feed a gaggle of hungry kids on a budget? Or just want a very young-at-heart snack to get yourself through a hard day? A box of mac and cheese fits the bill. And for less than $3 a box, you can stock your pantry inexpensively.
Editor’s note: Prices and availability are subject to change.
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