SUPER CHEAP FAJITAS!

Fajitas are a great way to extend whatever meat you have on hand. I had less than $3.00 worth of steak and this is how I put it together with extra stuff in the freezer. How many did I make?
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[@CFord-wu3in]

I totally agree with you! We have been out of debt for 15 years and own our own house with no mortgage. Although we're on a fixed income, we need very little money to live on. Thanks for the video!

[@supersue3392]

I feel so at home and comfortable watching this video. Feels like being with a friend, sitting in her kitchen and chatting over dinner being cooked. Conversation full of valuable knowledge.

[@melissaholder1294]

I bought your book and I'm learning from you. Switched my phone to Mint (saving 65$/month). I got a Roku and got the most basic cable because it makes the high speed Wifi bill a little less. My truck is now paid off. Next year, I'm selling my expensive home and buying a home with cash. You're a great teacher!

[@tamiweber7118]

Only buy out of necessity and on sale 💯

[@elizabethcarte6465]

My mouth dropped when you poured out that wonderful sauce left in the pan!

[@tinahinote4104]

Something I started doing last year was on payday after shopping and paying bills I looked at how much I had left. Let's say I had 600.00 left I would figure out how much one of my bills cost for a year. Like for one year of cell is 600.00 so I put 600.00 in a envelope mark it cell and use that to pay my cell all year. Next pay pick another bill do the same thing. Make a game of it. I worked on it all year and starting Jan 1 all I will have to pay is rent credit card and food cause I have envelopes to pull from. It helps with stress.

[@Dayna_Bennett]

That’s a great idea!

[@racheldebasitis8184]

I really like that idea! I do something similar already (I put aside $$ each year in a savings account I named 'planned bills', for those big, but not monthly bills, like taxes, insurance, medical deductibles, etc.) but I think I'll do the same with the regular bills as you do. Thanks for the inspiration. :)

[@tinahinote4104]

@@racheldebasitis8184 There are alot of videos about cash stuffing monthly and how to do it if you don't want to get a whole year ahead. I like baddies and budget she does big stuffing and two sister bees does smaller lower budget stuffings. I learned a lot. I'm very impatient and have a hard time slowly stuffing the envelope and waiting for it to get full so I put a whole lot in one at a time instead of a little in each one. I even have a envelope for each of my three grandbabies.

[@jomomma1512]

If you check the sales ads, Go to the grocery store the day After the sale & you can get meat that is marked down! I do it for my family. I only shop twice a month for my family of 4. We eat pretty darn good! Instead of saying you can’t, start thinking outside the box & finding the way you CAN!

[@NanaPapa123]

In our home, fajitas are super cheap. I always have cut up peppers and onions in the freezer from our garden, roasted jalapeno as well. We go VERY generously with the veggies, mind you. Stretches things, tastes amazing and is a more nutritious way to stretch steak, chicken or shrimp. Adding mushrooms is also a good idea. My husband just foraged some chanterelle mushrooms this morning, so I am craving them for sure. I season things myself with onions and garlic we grow ourselves, same with cilantro (I even freeze some and use out of season - does not look gorgeous, but tastes just great) tomatoes, same thing, cumin that I buy in bulk, chilis, salt, etc. When the store has limes on markdown, I buy them and freeze them for dishes such as this. Even a squeeze or two of lime imparts such lovely flavor. About every couple months, i cook up either some black or pinto beans in homemade chicken stock. Add in all the flavor goodies, portion out and freeze. That way, say we decide to make fajitas, I can thaw and warm some homemade beans to go alongside. Easy and cheap!

[@THEGLASSMANSWORLD]

Sounds super delicious! And I didn't know you can freeze lime! Do you freeze them whole or squeezed in a container? Also... For the cilantro in freezer, I believe you can combine fresh cilantro with butter or olive oil in ice cube trays and use by the cube.

[@NanaPapa123]

@@THEGLASSMANSWORLD I freeze some (washed/dried) limes whole in a Ziplock bag. You can thaw and juice as needed. I also wash and zest some limes (freeze the zest on waxed paper on a cookie sheet - makes transferring into a container or whatever much easier, once frozen. The waxed paper can then be used to help start a fire in the wood stove. After the limes are zested, I juice them and freeze in tiny containers. That way, when I just need a little fresh lime juice for recipes, I'm all set.

[@NanaPapa123]

@@pennynickels5216 The wilds of the Pacific NW. If you live in this region, you might consider asking on an online community board for someone to help you. We do this for people from time to time.

[@THEGLASSMANSWORLD]

@@NanaPapa123 Thank you for sharing your ways! I will be freezing limes from now on! I get them by the box load sometimes throughout the years.

[@NanaPapa123]

@@THEGLASSMANSWORLD Limes and lemons are not nice for slicing after being frozen, but once thawed, seem to yield even more juice, it seems. One thing you can do though, is to take a lime or lemon that's really pretty, make nice, little slices, lay those on a cookie sheet and freeze. One frozen, pop into a container of your choice and freeze. These pre-made slices will look nice in a glass of water, as a garnish on salmon, etc. My good friend gave me some containers, little disposable condiment containers, like a restaurant would give you sour cream or salad dressing in for a to-go order. I use these for portions of homemade pesto, faux guacamole (mash ripe avocados, add plenty of fresh lime juice, salt, pepper and garlic powder) This freezes beautifully and say you want tacos but don't have a perfect avocado - thaw one of these little guys and you're all set! Sometimes I will thaw a couple for my husband and me and mix in finely chopped onion, cilantro, jalapeno, but it's ok as is. I do wash and re-use the containers, because well, I'm cheap, lol! They are also nice for storing lemon and lime juice, tomato paste, you know when you just need a couple TBSP for a recipe. Anyway, hope this tip helps! Have a great day! 🙂

[@jeaniewalters4709]

I will be 65 in January. Thank God I bought my little 1969, 12x52 trailer 15 yrs ago. My daughter was 16 at the time and I knew she would be moving out in a couple of years. So this trailer needed a good bit of work. I paid cash when I bought it. Within a couple of years I had put a roof on and skirted it and built a small porch. In the meantime I painted and did the inside. I didn’t do anything extravagant, oops paint, and things like that. I still need to do a few things but, I did this as single parent with health issues. Now I have tiny home basically, that is paid for and I drive a car that is paid for. So I’m ready for retirement. I don’t live in a fancy home or drive a fancy car but everything is paid for. And I am debt free. And I live on less than $1,00 a month. When I first started watching your channel, I was so thrilled to see I had made wise choices when it wasn’t the popular thing to do.

[@sheilariley1261]

I love your skillet. I fixed this the other day with reduced meat strips from kroger and it was soo good. Love your advice. Im debt free and even on a fixed income Ive saved 2000 in 6 months. Im frugal. No coffee trips no eating out no new clothes no entertainment out. Stayhome and watch netflix that my son pays for and weekly board games at my church. Life is good. Is there an inflation? I dint realize it. I have bought things and because of lack of orgination i have too many extras of certain things. But I am getting better. I shop twice a month at the middlle and the end of the month. Stores dont put much on sale the first week or so because of the elderly and social security peoplewho are always out and about when their checks come

[@shannarowell1819]

I agree with you and we have just a small mortgage since 16 years ago today we bought and moved into our home and no other debts. Still our home was bought for 65k and 900 square ft. with an unfinished basement. It comes with a small metal shed. Have a great day and over time we all will be debt free. Don't give up hope.

[@frogmoonmama]

I live in the NE and a weighted blanket saves me a lot in the winter. No electricity required.

[@bcampbell1826]

You can use a simple Baking Soda brine to tenderize all kinds of meat. Asian dishes I learned this trick.Wet Brining with Baking Soda to Tenderize Meat Step 1: Dissolve Baking Soda into water. Use 1 teaspoon of baking soda and ½ cup of water for every 12 ounces of meat. Step 2: Soak meat in solution for at least 15 minutes. ... Step 3: Remove meat and rinse thoroughly. ... Step 4: Cook as desired.

[@catloverx2]

What a great tip!

[@SacNuts99]

8:02 I have never seen so much goodness washed down the drain.

[@SacNuts99]

LOL! 👍

[@ninagink5666]

Good advice👍I have only one thing to add is make sure you spend some time in the area before you buy. A cheap house is great but not if the neighborhood is loud and noisy or if crime is an issue in the area 🧐

[@teresat1388]

Thank you for your helpful tips. You’ve never came across as a snob. You’ve never acted like you’re better than anyone else but your aim has always been to help. I appreciate that, especially being someone that lives on a fixed income and did not learn this valuable information when I was in the working world. Thank you again, Princess.

[@themeatymama]

That is the best attitude to have. Don't focus on what you can't do, focus on what you CAN do.

[@jeannecrum9921]

We buy our beef and pork from a local farmer. There is only 2 of us. So I have the meat packed to serve 2 people. That way I have no waste or leftovers very often. We eat well. I buy canned goods when I find a really good buy. A local store had there brand for 69 cents a can. Plus I froze squash , peppers cabbage , and many other veggies. I watch my money very closely. I like to buy fresh fruit and veggies. We are coming into colder weather so I'll be making my own bread too

[@ColeBean1972]

I like to buy boneless pork chops cut thin. In my area I often find them 30% off at my local Safeway but even not on sale, you can get 4-6 in a package for $5. Pound them thin, dredge in flour then egg then breadcrumbs (I keep old bread in the freezer then when I have enough I make homemade bread crumbs). I fry them in left over bacon grease and put a little lemon juice on top. So yummy. We had an exchange student from Austria who taught me how to make this dish, schnitzel. Very filling too. You can also serve with potatoes, gravy or put on a Kaiser roll for a sandwich.

[@theclumsyprepper]

I grew up in Poland and this was a staple dish in my family. No lemon juice though.

[@TheVikingblonde]

I can never do pork without over cooking it 😒

[@ColeBean1972]

@@TheVikingblonde this recipe is hard to mess up!

[@QuitKickingTheCan]

Worked as a butcher for 20+ years, FYI ...I always reduced the most meat on Monday mornings.

[@laurabrown5983]

great tip!! ty wonder if it holds true today

[@ragdollpreppers2648]

Prepper Princess, I have been watching your videos for years and have been learning so much from you. Thanks to your encouraging videos, I bought a tiny cabin/shed which I paid cash for, added solar generator system and am now living debt free off grid . I have a chronic illness …and not having to worry about bills has been the greatest relief. Thank you for all of your valuable information 🙏🙏🙏. You have helped change my life ❤️

[@smalltownhomesteadAC]

Sorry to hear about your Illness, that's really rough, but wow, good on you for the Cabin. I don't have the courage to do that, but maybe one day. Did you get the cabin built? Do it yourself? was it there? Just curious how you achieved it. :) Again, good for you. I'm jealous.

[@ragdollpreppers2648]

@@smalltownhomesteadAC thank you so much ! I have been saving for and researching all kinds of tiny homes for over 5 years. I finally came across one that was beautifully made and very solid. I knew I needed something rugged that would last. That being said, it cost under $25g….I bought a pretty big BLUETTI solar generator system with extra panels …very user friendly and easy for me to understand . I say Go for it . Life is precious. Do the things you dream of doing… live simply in peace 🙏

[@smalltownhomesteadAC]

@@ragdollpreppers2648 That's awesome, and I'm just completing my Bluetti setup atm, it should be able to cover most of my energy needs for my small home.(AC200 Max). It's great hearing from people who have achieved that independant lifestyle, it's motivating :)

[@ragdollpreppers2648]

@@smalltownhomesteadAC that’s is WONDERFUL!!! I love my BLUETTI. I bought the 300 with two batteries and two panels and am loving it !! You are already living it 🙏❤️🎉

[@katrinagauld5639]

Who washes grease down the drain? I would expect a plumbing issue at some point.

[@catloverx2]

I buy reduced meat all the time at Lidl. I either use it that day or throw it in the freezer.

[@awpetersen5909]

Me, too . I live in North Germany, though. We have Lidl everywhere.

[@FeenixT]

Aughhh! You poured out the sauce!!! That stuff is golden for making other stuff with. Pour it in a jar and put in fridge for later

[@whydoyoucare27]

I was just about to say the SAME thing!!!!!

[@RobertJohnson-lb3qz]

Very interesting idea, thanks. I’m no expert chef, but I’ve been trying to replicate a broccoli beef dish I had in a Chinese restaurant a few years ago. Basic dish but it had a complex amazing flavor.👍

[@TylerLenhart]

i am gay 30 year old man who lives in new york city… & i’ve been watching your videos for years. don’t know what’s prompted me to comment now, but i’ve picked up some helpful habits from you, even out here in manhattan. your audience and influence is wide. just wanted to thank you for your content😊

[@lisapop5219]

It's great that you have received helpful habits and tips to survive a pretty expensive city. My question is what prompted you are say anything about your sexuality? Being gay has nothing you do with your ability to learn helpful habits & tips. I would argue that your age is pertinent because often young people do impulsively get into debt in their 20s & you have chosen another path. Being gay isn't really pertinent

[@TylerLenhart]

@@lisapop5219 hello! just highlighting the diversity of the demographic of her audience: gay, younger, and from a densely populated city. :) have a great day!

[@josephblanchard943]

U go Tyler !

[@EJLily686]

try heating tortillas in a pan, griddle or burner. it will taste better

[@thunderdrumass]

When people leave stupid comments ! You're too funny, I love it Ha haaaa. You rock for sure , certainly have yourself together. You've saved me almost $600.00 a year by switching cell phone companies. Thanks Beautiful !!

[@AMarie_USA]

Thanks for this. Today I was thinking why on earth I pay Chipotle $15 for ONE burrito bowl that I do NOT get rice, beans, lettuce I … I get meat, cheese, sour cream and guacamole and I pay them $15. Insane. Decided today to pick up avocados and I have all the other stuff. Can make my own bowl for like $3-4

[@mollyswanner1607]

Beef always cooks better if you dab it with paper towels before cooking, gets a nice sear! I learned from Julia child. Food looks great

[@amyschaefer1140]

I'm moving to a 900 sq ft home on 2 acres. Paid in full! I have no debt. Eating cheaply is easy. I pay less than $100 per month on food including eating out. ❤️ Your videos.

[@kcmarie3774]

That's awesome!

[@amyschaefer1140]

@@pennynickels5216 Tennessee!

[@wendysteinberg2595]

Awesome advice, I'm going to be going to food pantry for fruits and vegetables. I saw an older woman in grocery store last week that looked just hopeless, it was like looking at myself. I'm going to try something different. Thank you so much!

[@karenallen919]

I bought my house in 1997 using straight 40 hrs income in spite of broker encouraging me to purchase twice the house using the OT I worked on a regular basis. My house is paid off while being able to maintain my house during serious illness. Now I'm only concerned with upkeep, insurance and taxes. 🏠😁

[@caroldolan1485]

Love the exchange story…being generous with neighbors is always a win win! 😊

[@yoligooding]

Don't know if you know this, when cutting up onion put some vinegar or acv on your cutting board it cuts down on tears, and you don't taste vinegar in your cooking. God bless and love to all.

[@paulmccracken1038]

I noticed You poured the liquid down the drain. Could You have saved it to maybe flavor some cooked rice or perhaps in a soup?

[@Ms-nh8bk]

Or on dog food

[@Bex-rg8pj]

@@Ms-nh8bk I wouldn’t feed my dog spicey food.

[@mkhuntstreasure3192]

Puppies have sooo much energy!

[@bevybee2012]

I have learned to cook everything under the sun so that when something goes on sale I know how to cook it. A slow cooker is good for cheaper cuts if meat

[@luckyrobinshomestead]

I am learning how to make beef tongue, heart, and liver, because besides from hamburger that is all that is left from the steer that we bought in summer of 2021. Next up will be halibut because my husband's boss caught a bunch this summer and his wife needs room in the freezer for a hog, so we'll be getting about 20 pounds of it.

[@ligbzd837]

My family lives together and we have 4 income members. We are also frugal, have no debt, save a lot, and grow our own food. So recession or depression is not going to impact us either...

[@germangardyn256]

You can shop sales anywhere. Live in Washington state one of the most expensive places to live. I found chicken for .55 cents/lb last week. You just have to put in a little effort and only shop the sales. Don’t just eat what you’re in the mood for. Eat what’s on sale that week and stock up on sales when you find them.

[@laurenclinton7417]

A little tip... I use scissors to cut up my vegetables. It saves me quite a bit of time.

[@diannthomas7849]

I do the same thing!

[@PrepperPrincess]

I’ll try that thank you

[@kimsaggio5637]

These cooking ones are some of my favorites of yours. Always love when you throw in pups too 😊

[@tracygrant3305]

I took your advise about saving the leftover stalks for soup. IT WAS AMAZING!!!!! It filled out the soup I made and my family was very pleased.

[@asapasiafury4100]

I ABSOLUTELY LOVE this types of videos!!! 😉 please make Mike of them! We are a family of 3, shopping at the reduced sections is smart! The only time I had an issue is with spoiled meat! Very few times, smelling the meat before your put in the freezer is the key. Thanks PP!!!!

[@claireforsberg2089]

My husband and I have a "Brady bunch" of 9 kids and oodles of grands plus great grands. We sold our home after 7 years and purchased a very rustic artsy log cabin. We have a short 40 acres in the woods. We paid cash for it. We paid off all the credit cards, car loans, etc. We lived off his SS for the first three years before I went on SS. I've been a self sufficient doer all my life as I came from a family of 9 kids. The only bills we have are insurances, land taxes, utilities etc. We have savings for those emergencies. I guess we challenge ourselves all the time to be less dependent on money. Our kids think we are nuts, but they have many questions. Thank God. Thanks for being here lady! Keep it up!!

[@margaretbidinotto2995]

Looks delicious! But why not save the liquid to toss into another dish? Maybe some rice or pasta?

[@susankearns9083]

Never thought of that 🤔. Thank you!

[@dede.terrebonneterrebonne9914]

I thought about the same gravy was wasted and clogging the drain

[@tkidd1973]

I love your videos. I'm trying to cut corners, shop sales, mark downs and reduced, and always use my coupons both paper and digital...but my husband, oh my god. He's literally a spending machine with expensive tastes. Give me thrifted clothes and furniture and I'm a happy gal You and I are definitely on the same page...he and I, world's and moons apart. He drives me nuts. It's like I take 2 steps forward and he sets us back 30. (Insert many, many, many obscenities here). Thank you for sharing and listening lol

[@hillary_was_here]

Did anyone else panic when the sauce went down the drain? 😅 I typically use that over rice!

[@dogpaw775]

i put it on the dawgs kibble, chillie, garlic, bring it on.

[@supersue3392]

I sure did wonder if she's ditching it in order not to eat the grease. I don't waste nothing. Even if I fry bacon or sausages, I reuse the lard for all kinds of things.

[@minivanventuring]

Yes! I was so sad lol

[@hillary_was_here]

@@supersue3392 I wouldn’t think so because the grease would clog the drain. Yes, bacon grease is great for cooking. So flavorful!

[@supersue3392]

@@hillary_was_here exactly, very delicious bacon fat ... I assume she likes it less moist and has kept enough leftovers and doesn't have any use for the sauce, but it's almost painful to watch it go down the drain

[@sherriehunter-henry6245]

Yes having your house paid off and your car paid off is such a relief and just shop for the sales for groceries and you’ll be surprised at how low you can find the items that you normally buy; you may have to go to more than one store which is what I do each week I go to two different stores at least and I pay a fair price because I catch it on sale.

[@racheldebasitis8184]

I live in a not-cheap part of New England, and I'm debt-free and retired. I also split from my husband about 18 months ago so I have less $$ behind me. I've still managed to live what I consider a pretty comfortable lifestyle while not going into debt. For instance, I noticed that every few months, pork shoulder and pork butt roasts are on sale locally for $.99/pound. I have a recipe for slow-cooker pulled pork that's phenomenal and super-easy. So I take advantage of that sale, and create a ton of meals for $7-10. For more expensive cuts (I really like to buy directly from farmers when I can), I treat the meat as an ingredient, rather than the focal point of a dish. SO - pieces of meat in a stew, soup, casserole, etc., rather than a steak. Or if I do grill steak, I slice it thinly and have it over salad or with other veggies, so I can get 3-4 meals out of one steak. I also make my own vegetable and chicken broth, which is better and cheaper (it's FREE - I make it from food scraps) than anything I can get at the store. Yes, food prices have risen. But there are ways to be smart about shopping and cooking, just as PP says. Everyone's experience and tastes are going to be different, so you may not be able to do exactly as she does, but use your smarts and your imagination, and figure something else out that helps you save. Use her ideas as inspiration, not as the only way to save money.

[@stephaniet9264]

Same here. Living in not-cheap part of New England. I agree with the meat part of the meal. Treat it as an ingredient not the main part the meal. We cut our own lawn and clean up our own leaves on 2 acres and we are in our 60's (unheard of in this part of NE). It's our workout while the others are paying 1,200+ to have someone blow the leaves off the property. I see people just throwing money away everyday in this part of NE.

[@paulawinstead5660]

You drained the sauce down the sink drain!!!😳😳😳

[@texasjones9541]

Looks yummy...PP. Bought $6 package of Sam's club chicken thighs, boiled, saved broth, split out 1/2 for my pups to add to their iams kibble. Made the rest into big pot of chicken veggie soup. Tossed in frozen bits of onion, okra, green beans, bell peppers from end of season garden, bag of mixed veggies. Added a salad with it or 1/2 grill cheese to mix it up a bit. We all ate on about 10.00ish for the week lunch and dinner. Breakfast was toast/coffee/banana/or nothing at all. Yes, we can skip meals. Love my $44,000.00 home on 3/4 acre of land...paid off many years ago which has been remodeled with basic supplies, nothing fancy. House is nice tidy painted(I like to paint)(my paint job looks better than the ones done by contractors in the neighborhood) new roof and upkept. Yard is landscaped. Mowed and trimmed by me. Exercise is good for you, I promise. Not being a slave to consumption is great. Picked up a carpool no longer under covid restrictions of riding with others, so gas bill is cut down to 300.00 from 600.00 a month. Would move closer to job but it would be along the coast and more expensive, no real-estate is affordable at the moment, retirement is in 6 years so cannot justify.

[@saintcreole9860]

That's wonderful Texas!

[@KsoPlans]

I love when you make simple meals. Lately I cook up rice, onion and tomato with a little chicken stock powder. It’s a great base for taco bowls and fried rice and you only need a lil meat or seafood to make a cheap meal (few tablespoons of mince, 4-5 frozen prawns bought in bulk or shredded ham/egg goes a long way. I just use frozen veg and a little kecap manis or oyster sauce to change the flavour, or add tomato ketchup for ‘red rice’. Just sharing as sometimes plain rice can get boring. I have some porterhouse steak in my freezer I got nice and cheap, so will need to add this to my list of meals to make this week :0)

[@helenkathrynhoover7298]

Inflation still affects the debt free. My mom (age 89) is completely debt free. She has been a widow for many years. Her fixed income gets tighter as groceries, utilities, property taxes, auto insurance go up. She has kidney disease and has surprised her doctors by improving her health by eating a large amount of raw fruits and vegetables daily (in accordance with her renal diet.)So she needs to spend money on that food. I agree with your ideas and have subscribed for years. But inflation can effect the debt free.

[@heidicook2395]

I agree with you. I am debt free. My challenge is my need for medical specialists to keep my eyesight and help me keep my teeth so I can eat. There have been a couple months just this year where my co-pays for the month were $1,000, that's 2/3rds of my income. I have the best insurance I can get to have all my meds and specialists covered. If you've never had a major congenital medical condition how can you understand? So, how do you suggest I improve? I live bare bones in every other category.

[@lisapop5219]

Same camp.

[@laurabrown5983]

sadly anything medical or dental is very hard to lower costs..basics like generic vs name brand meds if available? call insurance company and ask when a test is needed..is there a lower cost location or lower cost copay for me somewhere? ...could you find blessing boxes food banks church food donations if you qualify to suplement your groceries and could use the saved $$$ towards medical?

[@lisapop5219]

@@laurabrown5983 for myself, I have a rare condition that only has had drugs approved since the 2000s so no generic available. Dental is just the worst.

[@laurabrown5983]

@@lisapop5219 that stinks :(

[@velvetrevolution2387]

Travel to Mexico for dental care and look for natural alternative means to heal your body. Also cut out all the sugar in your diet and go keto or carnivore to heal yourself.

[@soniamoss734]

Why did you throw the yummy gravy down the drain? Could have saved it to be a dipping sauce 🤣

[@christinascleaning]

These videos are the best! they are always my favorite

[@freedomspromise8519]

There are always reduced meat products at Kroger. I have not seen any at Walmart.

[@charlottar0403]

YUUUM. Only thing I'd do different is keep the gravy. and make a pasta sauce or topping for a jacket potato with it. just add a veg and maybe a dash of cream....

[@saintcreole9860]

Hi Charlotta, you must be British eh? Your reference to jacket potatoes is what we in the U.S. know as baked potatoes. I agree with you. Save that yummy sauce.

[@lukepeck8519]

Can you please do more videos like this about 1$ meals or cheap meals?

[@westiebrigade]

FINALLY A COOKING ViDEO!!! ABOUT TIME!!! My VERY favorite! Only reason I subscribe, CHEF Princess is the BOMB!

[@debsmith1936]

I buy our meat reduced at Fry’s (Kroger) and split it in half, freezing part and using part. I also love the Reduced Bakery Rack! 😁

[@jeffreyskinner7167]

As I am the king of cheap this appeals to me . ❤

[@Foxkitten86]

Me too, I’ve grateful. A nice way to stay warm is a small electric throw.

[@katarinaprais9399]

I am debt free, paid of house that I live in with 4 rental houses also paid off. I still see the inflation and I am affected by inflation. Just yesterday I paid $7.85 for yellow Kraft cheese for my GrandKids to have grilled cheese sandwiches when they come. Please get out and vote. Love your videos

[@mainevids3529]

Great video! Another money saving tip, especially for younger people, DON'T spend $10,000-$15,000 on a wedding LOL Also, We're up here in Maine, and every week there's a free food distribution, that not enough people take advantage of. We grab a bunch and give it away to other people who need it more.

[@maryrobinson4572]

I buy reduced meat every week. I shop at Kroger. As long as you get there early in the morning you should be able to get the markdowns. And I shop sales ads for items I planned on buying anyway.

[@bearzhere]

Bought a house and almost 4 acres for 24,900. 24 by 60 quonset, 24 by 40 machine shed, 20 by 36 two story grainery, 12 by 20 building and a 8 by 12 building we use as a chicken coop. Fixer upper for sure but after we put about $60,000 into it we have a 1890 farmhouse with a full basement and 1690 sq ft on two floors. We have a totally redone house for 85,000 with all the land and buildings! Havent had a mortgage or payments for many years and its the only way to live!

[@ragdollpreppers2648]

This is awesome 🙏❤️🎉

[@salan3]

Well I don't eat meat but great vid. It is interesting how it's more (IMHO) a mind set rather then whats on offer. We are always waiting until 9pm for the local supermarkets to put the marked down stuff. We have gone in at the end of a day and literally been given loads of bread product and cakes etc. Rather then them go in the bin!

[@sheilafreisthler4421]

I make lots of soup this time of year! Several varieties of chili, vegetable, old fashioned bean are a few. I freeze a lot of it and it makes a quick, healthy meal.

[@bobbiefrank5043]

I love how resourceful you are. Everybody can do something they just need to be creative and put the work into it if they don't get reduced meat then get a different kind of meat that's cheaper or use partial meat and some beans beans are usually cheap and they're still protein just like meat. Keep on doing what you're doing and keep on making awesome creative videos. God bless you. 😊

[@Adnancorner]

Discounted food are always available during closing time. Always see when they are closing and if you can pick up at closing time.

[@elizaC3024]

You can always add beans and stretch the pound of beef to serve this for 12-16 servings. Frugality is a mindset that anyone can choose, but for many of us it just comes naturally.

[@Vienna1902]

Indeed. And I wouldn't toss that excess gravy, pour it over some sautéed rice or mashed potato or pasta and you have a nice side dish or even a main meal. You may also add some sliced mushrooms into the gravy to enrich the taste and quantity.

[@sujonso]

Love your food and cooking videos. Keep them coming. Thanks again.

[@weilam03]

even with the cost of buying the tortillas itll be a meal thats under 5 bucks. if you cant get reduced priced meat buy bigger cheaper cuts like chuck roast. you can get 3.5-4.5lbs for about 20$. for a single person and depending on what youre making you can make that at least 5 meals or more.

[@carissamitchell8071]

you can make your own tortillas quickly and taste far better and far cheaper

[@weilam03]

@@carissamitchell8071 or just substitute the tortilla for spanish rice and call it a chipotle bow.l. lots of easy tricks you can use but you only lean them if you cook for youself regularly

[@jessicadorricott52]

if you have a trader joes in your area they have a pack of tortillas for $1.18. I think that's a great deal

[@lindawoody8501]

Nice to see you do your cooking demonstration again. Was missed. Very useful. Your Fajitas would make 2 lunches or 2 dinners for a single person who is not terribly hungry. Or would be good to add pinto beans either whole or as refried (dried and then cooked and refried or canned and heated). Good budget friendly healthy food. I am glad you sold the extra car. You are commended for your loyalty to the frugal lifestyle. Yes, you live in a good area minus the awful summer heat!

[@kevins1114]

Anyone who says they can't find meats at markdown prices is either not looking, or shopping at the wrong place. Of course, if one waits until late evening to go shopping, the reduced price items will be gone. I grocery shop in the early afternoon, when the crowds aren't there, but there are still some bargains to be had.

[@lindaroyal8161]

Reason # 307 - I'm a vegetarian! Substitute the meat for beans & it just might work, yum!!! Also, think a bit of chopped tomato and green pepper would take it over the top!

[@realmamareallife8475]

I make bulk meals for our family to help spread out the cost of items. I buy 95% of my meat reduced. Same with my produce. I can't always get what we NEED reduced, but when I can, we stock up on it. As for housing, we don't own. Our city is expensive but at least 75-80% CHEAPER than where my husband works! Rent is as reasonable as can be expected during these times. It's only 1,250sq ft, 3 bed, 1 office (too small for a twin bed), 2.5 bathrooms. 3 adults, a teen full time & her bestie most weekends (they share a room), 3 cats, 2 dogs! We buy what we NEED when we NEED it and try 99% of the time to get it on sale, clearance, reduced, free, etc. We have loads of allergies (food, environmental, medical, etc). Also HELLO from Canada!

[@sheilafaurotelawhead4551]

This past weekend, i stumbled on an unadvertised special for 3 pound packages-THREE POUNDS-marked down to $2.49-regularly $11.38. I bought all they had. BOOM. Ground turkey for MONTHS. It's out there, but you have to be flexible and always have your antenna up

[@susandixon8617]

Nala is living her best life. She's so lucky you found her and rescued her.

[@shikha5246]

For those who only have a Walmart as their nearest grocery store..it can be more difficult for them to find things that are reduced. I’m grateful to have a winco food store nearby but we do have to think about those stuck with Walmart or target.

[@cognus3372]

Walmart usually gives close to the reduced price from other stores by default. It's probably fine to spend a bit more on meat anyway.

[@kimrutherford6227]

You are amazing!!! I love your new house, it is going to be beautiful!

[@Spot4art]

Living below your means. That is the ticket.👍

[@jmsmit8136]

Hi Prepper Princess, I don’t know if you remember me but I used to work with you in Tracy CA. I love your videos and I am so happy to see how well everything is going for you now! You are a remarkable example to all who follow your videos! Take care and best wishes!! J

[@PrepperPrincess]

I remember you J…you came and talked to me right after my team was making fun of me being a youtuber…right after you left, dead silence from them and an “I told you so” look on my face….it was priceless and burned into my happy thoughts

[@TXJan0057]

When our kids grew up and moved out of state we sold the big house and built a 1500 square foot house for the two of us paid for with cash out of the big house.. I run a small business from home so we have an extra little office taking up a little of that space so no office rent.

[@ronndapagan]

That is awesome. Thank you for sharing this cooking video with us and showing how to save money on food. You shared some great points about buying a house that is a fixer upper to one that is beyond the household budget. Be blessed and stay safe and healthy.

[@peggymonroe2728]

Our local SavALot has a one day only sale once every six weeks or so. It’s usually a lot of meat sales. Last time I got ground beef at 1.99 per pound, chicken drumsticks for .99, pork roast for 1.29, and TBone steaks for 3.99! I always stock up and freeze when these sales come around.

[@nancysaffield5337]

I love this video. I also purchase reduced meats and poultry and pork. I check Lidl whenever I shop to see if they have any that I can stick right away in the freezer or use that day. Great video.

[@lovenature7823]

This video was excellent. And am always surprised at how much you get out of inexpensive priced food. I've been using the method that you used with the chicken meal, where you made 14 meals, incredible and it works! Thank you and keep these type of videos coming. Enjoy seeing your Rocky and Nala as well.

[@colewilson8261]

I love when you do your budget saving cooking and explain cost cutting too and damn those fajitas look good ,adding that to shopping list. take care be safe

[@brendaroca1049]

You are so right. We are a family of 5 I spend $100 a week and I cook everyday. I go to aldis and spend $60 on milk juice bread fruits and vegetables among other items. The other $40 I get up early and go to save a lot and get $40 worth of meat . Always find meats on clearance and I make sure I get all I can in case next week I don't find any deals. So yes it can be possible.

[@Bergarita]

It's not inflation, its corporate greed.

[@CynthiaAva]

100 percent.

[@warrior5203]

You always do your homework which is prepare ahead! That is energy consuming yet rewarding and saving!

[@paulamcleod1227]

I love your cooking videos! Fajitas are a great way to stretch a dollar! I was looking at your frying pan and estimating that you could make 6 fajitas from what was in the pan. (before seeing the actual result)

[@LadyWithAKnife]

I agree Princess. I hear people complain about their debt but then make excuses on why they can't cut down their vacation and material purchases.

[@millerboyz3]

I always like your cooking videos! They are real!!

[@danielj9042]

Love the cooking videos

[@Jesusjunkie402]

We decided to live in an RV and love ideas to eat cheaply👍

[@debrapearson4571]

Oh no your poured the gravy out.

[@PrepperPrincess]

I’m sorry I wasn’t thinking

[@peggiescraftcafe7117]

Never would have thought of the whipped cream cheese. That looks delicious.

[@ninnymcphee8382]

Sure looked yummy, those fajitas did! Other great cheap fillers to add (to make it stretch): rice, green peppers, black beans. I just love your cool demeanor (haha) and your videos are down to earth and to the point. I gasped when I seen your puppy because I thought maybe something happened to Rocky! After reading the comments I realized the pup was simply an addition...whew! lol

[@PrepperPrincess]

Rocky is the one that found her