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The Bare Bones Grocery Challenge Shopping List

​Using the original shopping list and menu plan as a base I have over the years come up with my own $20 a week grocery list and menu. This does of course rely on having some food in the pantry and fridge although they are mainly sauces, herbs and baking supplies. 

If your cupboards and fridge are already bare this shopping list will get you through the week. It is a very basic list and not at all something I would recommend as a long term eating plan but for a week to save money and use up food you have it works.
Item
Size
Price
​Eggs                            
SR Flour           
Mince             
Macaroni           
Cheese             
Margarine            
Milk                 
Potatoes            
Onions            
Carrots            
Rice                
600g
2kg
1kg
1kg
500g
500g
3L
4kg
1kg
1kg
1kg
​2.59
1.48
6.99
1.19
3.00
0.99
3.00
3.20
0.99
0.89
2.00
These prices are Aldi prices and the whole list cost just $26.10!

Although the prices may not be as low where you live, there are many ways to bring down the amount spent on groceries. 

This shopping list provides enough basics for a family of four for one week. It’s not gourmet cooking but it is filling, tasty and almost nutritional.
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