Beating inflation: Buying groceries for a family of four without breaking the bank

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Empty shelves and higher prices are making it harder for families to shop for weekly groceries. Action News Jax, Meghan Moriarty, worked with a Jacksonville grocery chain and Baptist Health dietician to shop for a family of four for five nights of dinner, spending under $25 a night.

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“All the recipes that I chose are very versatile,” Sara Falk said.

Falk is a registered dietician with the ‘Personalized Approach to Health’ (PATH) program at Baptist Health. Ahead of our shopping spree, she picked out five different meals.

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Falk said it’s always good to go to the store with a list. She adds to also download your grocer’s app to see if it has any deals that week.

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Most of the meals Falk chose are quick and easy. She recommends picking generic, store-brand items, as they tend to be cheaper.

Recipes:

• Tuna Casserole
• Whole wheat spaghetti + Turkey Meatballs + Side Salad
• Whole wheat spaghetti noodles
• Jarred pasta sauce
• Romaine Lettuce
• Tomatoes
• Cucumber
• Avocado
• Ranch salad dressing
• Turkey Burgers (**not using bacon**)
• Whole wheat burger buns
• Baby Carrots
• Cucumber
• Chili with Lean Ground Beef
• Brown rice and white rice
• Sheet Pan Chicken Thighs + Carrots + Potatoes
• Italian Seasoning

Shopping list/ingredients:

• Tuna Can
• Ground Turkey x 2
• Chicken Thighs
• Lean Ground Beef x 2
• Egg Noodles
• Onion x 2
• Celery
• Frozen Peas
• Romaine Lettuce
• Tomatoes
• Cucumber
• Avocado
• Carrots
• Potatoes
• Worcestershire Sauce
• Diced Tomatoes
• Beef Broth
• Tomato Paste
• Mushroom Soup
• Panko Bread Crumbs
• Chili Powder
• Cumin
• Parsley
• Garlic Powder
• Italian Seasoning
• Whole Wheat Spaghetti
• Ranch Dressing
• BBQ Sauce
• Kidney Beans x 2
• Cheddar Cheese
• Milk
• Butter
• Eggs
• Whole Wheat Burger Buns

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