Why you should add 1kg packets of mince to your shopping trolley: 'Such a saving'

In the midst of the ongoing cost of living crisis, families are seeking savvy hacks to make their grocery budgets stretch further. One ingenious tip shared by a member of the Aldi Mum's Facebook group has caught the attention of budget-conscious cooks everywhere, shedding light on how to maximise value while serving up a beloved family favourite: lasagne.

In a post that has garnered much praise and gratitude, a member of the group shared her simple yet effective strategy for getting the most out of a humble kilogram of mince. "Stretch your dollar further," she urged fellow group members, revealing her secret to creating not one, but multiple hearty meals from a single batch of lasagne mix.

"I started years ago," she explained, "no one knew how much more veggies than meat was in here."

By incorporating grated vegetables into the mince mixture, this clever cook not only boosts the nutritional value of the dish but also extends its yield. With equal parts onion, carrot, and zucchini seamlessly blended into the mince, the resulting lasagne promises to be not only healthier but also more flavoursome.

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"I can get 2 very large lasagnes out of this mix," she wrote, "such a saving benefit, for a family now of 4 adults this will do about 6-8 meals, easy frozen portions for coming weeks, all from 1kg of mince."

The group's response was overwhelmingly positive, with members eagerly sharing their own culinary innovations to bulk up their mince-based dishes. "That's brilliant, thanks for sharing," one person wrote, acknowledging the clever tip before others started sharing their own kitchen wisdom.

Maximising value in the kitchen

"I like adding pureed pumpkin or something like that to add some depth to a dish," another member chimed in, pointing out the value of pantry staples in enhancing both flavour and texture. Whether it's incorporating cubes of pumpkin for a sweet twist or blending mushrooms into the sauce for added depth, it seems the ingenuity of home cooks knows no bounds.

But perhaps the most ingenious tip came from a member with a large family to feed. "We bulk up almost all our beef mince meals with lentils equal to the mince amount," they revealed. "It makes the meat go much further, and we still load it up with plenty of veggies and onions."

Feeding fussy eaters

It's not just about stretching the budget, though. Sneaking vegetables into meals is also a clever way to get fussy eaters, both young and old, to consume their daily dose of greens without complaint.

"I've always added eggplant in with mince to make a bigger batch. Kids have no idea!" one parent shared her stealthy approach to veggie consumption.

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And for those who need a little extra persuasion, there's no shame in resorting to more covert tactics. "My husband regularly grates up mushrooms, zucchini, carrots, and even broccoli to force me into it!" confessed another member. "It's a great way, especially now we have a hungry toddler!"

In a time where every dollar counts, these clever tips from the Aldi Mum's Facebook group serve as a reminder that with a little creativity and resourcefulness, it's possible to feed a family well without breaking the bank.

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