Is the total the real cost?

The total is the cost of what the week actually uses. You will pay a little more at checkout for whole packages, and that surplus carries into next week, which is why a second planned week is always cheaper than the first.

How much should two people spend on groceries a week?

This tight week lands at $150, or $3.57 a serving, with real package sizes. That is the till, not a best-case spreadsheet.

Does a cheap weekly meal plan come with a grocery list?

Yes. 33 items, sorted by aisle, sized for 2 of us. One shop. The list is on this page.

What do you eat on a cheap weekly meal plan?

Tofu green beans skillet, Chickpea mushrooms skillet, Tofu broccoli skillet, Steak with chimichurri & crispy potatoes, Tofu kale skillet, plus 13 more. 21 meals, one list.

How do you meal prep this cheap weekly meal plan?

3 of the meals batch. Cook those first, eat the leftovers for lunch, and the grocery list barely changes.

Cheap weekly meal plan: a week of meals for $150 with grocery list

Tight budget · 2 of us · Anything

Eggs, beans, rice, pasta and the cheaper cuts, priced against real packages so the total is honest.

This weekon budget

$150 for the week

Per serving: $3.57
Avg time: 23 min
Grocery list: 33 items

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The week

Why this week

Not a fancy week. Lentils, beans, eggs and the cheaper cuts. Nothing needs a special trip. It still tastes like a real meal.

Two people is the sweet spot. Most things get used up, and leftovers make lunch.

The quickest meal is Tofu green beans skillet at 20 minutes and the slowest is Beef meatball mozzarella bake at 40. Across the week you get 6 different main proteins, around 26g of protein per serving, 19 meals in 30 minutes or under, and 3 that double up well if you want to cook once and eat twice.

Grocery list

Already written. Rounded to the packages you’d actually buy. One trip.

33 items · sorted by store section

Produce

Lemons16
Firm tofu4.4 lb
Potatoes4.4 lb
Baby potatoes3.3 lb
Arugula11 oz
Cherry tomatoes9 oz
Onions3
Garlic4
Shallots6
Green beans14 oz
Fresh cilantro2 oz
Spinach3.1 lb
Mushrooms1.3 lb
Fresh basil1 oz
Broccoli1.5 lb
Fresh parsley3 oz
Kale7 oz
Eggplant6
Bell peppers3
Zucchini4

Meat & seafood

Sirloin steak3 lb
Lamb chops14 oz
Ground beef1.1 lb
Chicken thighs2.2 lb

Dairy & eggs

Greek yogurt1.1 lb
Parmesan5 oz
Mozzarella9 oz
Feta7 oz
Eggs12
Butter9 oz

Bakery

Bread16

Pantry

Chickpeas (can)6
Strained tomatoes17 fl oz

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You probably have these already.

Olive oil
Dried oregano
Balsamic vinegar
Salt & pepper
Red pepper flakes

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Questions about this week

Is the total the real cost?: The total is the cost of what the week actually uses. You will pay a little more at checkout for whole packages, and that surplus carries into next week, which is why a second planned week is always cheaper than the first.
How much should two people spend on groceries a week?: This tight week lands at $150, or $3.57 a serving, with real package sizes. That is the till, not a best-case spreadsheet.
Does a cheap weekly meal plan come with a grocery list?: Yes. 33 items, sorted by aisle, sized for 2 of us. One shop. The list is on this page.
What do you eat on a cheap weekly meal plan?: Tofu green beans skillet, Chickpea mushrooms skillet, Tofu broccoli skillet, Steak with chimichurri & crispy potatoes, Tofu kale skillet, plus 13 more. 21 meals, one list.
How do you meal prep this cheap weekly meal plan?: 3 of the meals batch. Cook those first, eat the leftovers for lunch, and the grocery list barely changes.