The ULTIMATE GUIDE to 7-Day Meal Challenge | Struggle Meals

[@valia]

One valuable thing I have learned in this series is that cooking is not to follow rigid recipes but to improvise with what you got. I haven't done any Frankie's recipe yet (because I live in Asia, indigents vary) but the way of thinking has helped me finish several dishes I wouldn't image in the past, and of course under a 2 $ budget.XD

[@tronicway1]

This series has changed my life! I'm eating better and cheaper. The only problem is that I have to control myself to not eat everything in the first 2 days 😅

[@FrankieCooks]

as long as you #eatitall i think you're doing great

[@maciaaa5859]

I love this series and it’s great but if you think about it these are all heavily gluten based meals. As someone with celiac disease and feeding my family it’s not practical. I don’t mind opting out of the carbs for the family but then it almost defeats the purpose of an economically friendly meal. I know that’s not the majority of the population but a lot of people who have dietary restrictions don’t do it but choice-I certainly don’t! Either way very carb and gluten heavy. I do appreciate the ingenuity and creativity tho!

[@evanbuxton]

Meal Prep Ingredients & Meals Shopping meal prepping $148 - Frankie - Struggle Meals Pasta - spaghetti Fresh fruit - apples, bananas, lemons (2), Raspberries or strawberries (for oats?) Yogurt plain Sweet Potatoes Lettuce (romaine, iceberg) Fresh veggies - onions (white & red), bell peppers (6+), broccoli, cauliflour, carrots, tomato, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, cabbage for slaw, celery Dried beans Bananas Rolled Oats Cheese - cheddar slices & shaved, taco Canned tomatoes for chili (?) Peanut butter (sunflower) Milk - almond or soy suggested (for overnight oats) Eggs - 12 - egg salad & binder Stock (goes with brisket) Rice Cinnamon, sugar, brown sugar Bread - hamburger Buns, sandwich bread, italian/baguette, breadcrumbs, tortilla Meat - Ground beef, brisket, chicken tighes sour cream Barley Mayo Olive oil Salt, pepper Basil BREAKFAST Banana muffins with apple slices (Tues, Thr, Sat) Overnight oats with fruit (Mon, Wed, Fri) French toast (Sun) LUNCH Brisket sandwich with slaw sandwich (Mon) Egg salad sandwich, lettuce on bread (Tues) Veggie burger leftover chili & rice on hamburger bun with lettuce, tomatoe (Wed) Barley Grain bowl with hard boiled egg, onion, veggies (Thr) Chicken salad sandwich, cheese, tomato slice (Fri) Panzanella salad with basil (Sat) DINNER Chili (Mon) Fajitas - leftover brisket & rice, onions, peppers (Tues) Roasted chicken thighes, sweet potato, broccoli, onion (Wed) Barley cheese cauliflour bake casserole (Thr) Spaghetti dinner with garlic bread (Fri) Stuffed peppers melted cheese leftover bake with romaine salad w/ cherry tomatoes (Sat) Brisket over carrots/onions/stock/sweet potato (Sun) Sunday prep - make brisket, prep oats, make beans (2 containers), make rice, harboil eggs, muffins Wednesday prep - sheet pan chicken dish, cauliflour, barley

[@jaredsmith4919]

Really loving what you do man. It's helped get me back into the kitchen and experimenting with all foods.

[@FrankieCooks]

that's the idea, keep it up!

[@iluvdancing123]

So many meal prep videos just repeat the same meal four days a week! Nice to have so many options, thanks Frankie

[@sarahmoviereviewer4109]

7:55 please do a video on how the packet draw came to be?

[@anitraahrens905]

Yes, I'm curious about the "packet drawer," too. Thanx for asking the question.

[@JessicaMary0702]

Okay but nobody has ever had leftover garlic bread. 🤣

[@JasmineSurrealVideos]

I've made stuffed peppers before. The trick I find is par cooking them in the oven brushed with a little oil and herbs then stuffing them and finishing cooking. Sometimes the filling can hinder the underside of the pepper from cooking properly. I use mozzarella or feta something easily melted and a bit of cheddar, and pre fried mushrooms, tuna from a can and spring onions.

[@tenthousanddaysofgratitude]

I wanted to let you know that you taught me this 5 years ago and I’ve been following these principles, ever since. No meal fatigue, because the ingredients are combined differently each time. Meal prepping like this has become a way of life. Thank you, Frankie! 💖

[@athenamitchell3994]

This show is one of my favorite things to watch!!! Love what you do! No waste! Everyone needs to watch this!

[@orionwesley]

Does anyone else love Frankie as much as me?

[@melraelee]

His channel: kzbin.infofeatured

[@ellatoler9706]

This made my day! I don't know who decided to finally put this video out for us, but I thank you. Some good ideas here.

[@joshspeed]

This series is great. I would love to see a version inspired by international meals with more spicing.

[@tracylunos3763]

Love this! Thank you for doing the second part of the video! I have some really good ideas now.

[@NinaSchexnider]

You motivate me to cook. Plus you are adorable and seem like you really care about people.

[@mollyrossi590]

I would love a shopping list with this

[@girffrommars]

How did you make spaghetti dinner and your "family of 4' only ate a quart of the loaf of garlic bread?

[@ExtraKawaii]

They dont fuck with bread

[@Nyuum]

Lmao, you'll probably need to double the amount for a lot of the things mentioned here like the bread and beans

[@Obiwancolenobi]

Maybe your family eats too much? lol

[@dreamyqueen9245]

Theres no such thing as too much garlic bread 🤤🤤🤤

[@kalinnavyacheslavovna2760]

How do you have a face like that and still get someone to make a family with you so you can be relevant with the "bread conspiracy"

[@wizard1399]

I recently suffered a heart failure. After returning from the hospital, I was put on a low sodium diet. In measurement, that is no more than 2000 mg in 1 day. They I am throwing down the gauntlet and challenging you to figure out a week's worth of meals that would fit into a low sodium diet.

[@daringcow]

Celery salt it might give the taste you need with less to no sodium depending on manufacturer.

[@Clickformain]

Look up the Dash diet which is sodium controlled diet. You don't have to cut out salt totally because you do need some sodium in your diet. Staying away from processed foods and eating out are the worst. My husband has heart failure and diabetes so unfortunately l know too much about this subject. Making your food from scratch like Frankie does is healthier than ready made grocery items. Don't get discouraged because it is hard to change your lifestyle. Try Mrs.Dash regular seasoning it's salt-free and tastes good.

[@keiths.9239]

There is a product called no salt. It flavored with potassium instead of sodium. But use it sparingly as it has alot of potassium. If you are on any supplements you might not can use it. Also there are lots of ways to cook without salt. I got a early warning for heart problems and have been on the low sodium diet for years. The trick is to use other spices more. Like garlic powder. Read the ingredient list to make sure it doesn't have salt.

[@TokyoBlue587]

I didn’t even think of all those things to put into stuffed peppers! I was usually just using rice, but now I will try mixing it up! Thanks Frankie.

[@Melissandrel]

The person who posts online, shouldn't there be the link to the previous video in the description? :) also adding a number after the title would help following the narrative :)

[@moonshine152]

This is the content that I came for.

[@kaitrox23]

Hi, I'm having trouble finding the recipes on several of these clips. Any suggestions? Thanks

[@vickigsolomon1241]

We've never had leftover garlic bread, ever. The way I make it is too delicious.

[@duncanearley]

How about a link to the first part in the description?

[@enrickbui6141]

just discovered ya today on a random auto loop of videos. looks like i'll be spending my quarantine watching your videos. keep it rolling brotha! sending

[@sallyrose4044]

Oooh loving these ideas/suggestions for meal prepping

[@ClintonSimon228]

Finally! The long awaited sequel! Yay!

[@jeanfalconer6377]

So, did he ever make those other 2 meals he mentioned?

[@christinaconnery9419]

This is my favorite series

[@heyheyheyhi]

I love this!!!

[@borderlandsforlife7068]

hey frankie what would you recommend putting in an inside herb garden, and where would the best place be to put it?

[@lunag8637]

omg i luv u ur my life saver with the cooking prep thank u all the way from montreal...

[@sarahthomas3945]

Is there a place he has written recipes for the stuff he does?

[@techynerdygypsy1731]

Thank you for the other half of this meal prep... Your awesome!!!

[@chelsbells27]

I loled at "struggle plant friends"

[@johnbc]

Struggle Meals! Thank you, Frankie! 😘🥰

[@coupondawnsavesalot6268]

Taco meat and Spanish rice stuffed peppers are AMAZING!!

[@yvonnebuchanan3722]

Enjoy watching him and have made about of the recipes

[@noellerockyalamanchili3977]

Is there a shopping list and complete recipes for this video?

[@chophappy]

I always say on my channel that meal prepping should be easy! Great video!

[@tracylunos3763]

Smart and creative

[@brendakrieger7000]

Thank you for the excellent ideas😊

[@hannahlemon7530]

Do any of these videos have recipes linked?

[@LegacyFarmandHomestead]

I love this man.

[@anitraahrens905]

. . . so do I.

[@cabbagecrosby1993]

I don’t think I’ve ever had panzanela salad, I’ll have to try it. My favorite “full meal” salad is Olivye. (Russian potato salad.) it has potatoes, veggies, and protein.

[@currentlyready]

Frankie you are a genius!! i was curious, is this your real kitchen? I don't think it is but still, very great ideas and is helping out a lot of people!!!

[@DJDarling]

Angela it’s a set but he does have a channel “Frankie cooks” where he cooks at home

[@laurencarlock8919]

What sauce did he put in the cauliflower casserole anyome have an idea?

[@hlegler]

"The Basil Slap" by Frankie Celenza

[@Watakook]

Love this series. Do you do your own editing?

[@shaunaleessnackidies]

More good stuff! I think soaking onions makes them less hot.

[@fealubryne]

This is awesome, got some great ideas. I likely wouldn't follow this completely, our family of three uses about this amount for two or three weeks thanks to Costco and super cheap local farmers markets, but still very helpful!

[@PockASqueeno]

I'm not a big bell pepper fan, but I'm assuming you could use poblanos for all these dishes?

[@ajpoltz]

WHERE IS THE SHOPPING LIST?

[@twistedfrannie9311]

I'm a fan of lentil stuffed peppers ❤

[@joeyfrancisco6046]

I miss you Frankie.

[@noradorris9631]

I like your playfulness while also cooking and educating. I'd rather learn from you than some of these super serious chefs.

[@alohahiwa3589]

This guy needs a cooking show gig!!

[@saumer3176]

I dont think such small portions would make me full.. still nice ideas! thanks Tastemade

[@anonymouss8925]

$148 is what i used to spend on groceries for 5 before, but we got to eat EVERYTHING imaginable. Winco is the store

[@FlavorandTaste2019]

Meal evry day.how muchidea needs.

[@celinerodriguez-servita8537]

I wanna know where you're shopping that you get all of that for that cheap. 🤔

[@sharons5019]

Aldi's ?

[@silvershadow108]

He only counts the portion in the price, but you can get some produce really cheap at small grocery stores (especially if its in a low economic area) a lot of things are priced by the pound so as long as you compute that your good. Giant frozen veggies are also nice as its like maybe $7 for 5lbs (which is a lot of veggies) and then rice is really cheap for how much it makes and bulk beans (rather than canned) are typically cheaper. Dollar Stores like Dollar Tree and stuff will have a few of the things too, not as much, but sometimes

[@keiths.9239]

Kinda fast video. I curious if you can make different uses for oats other than oatmeal.

[@dreamyqueen9245]

5:57 the last thing my garlic and onions see before getting cooked

[@rgar21]

Where are the plan details?

[@DawnMontgomeryAuthor]

The previous video, in case you missed it. kzbin.info/www/bejne/hKHZeoZnfNCWfpI

[@annic7995]

Not only kan he kook, HE KAN DANCE! 😸

[@emilygleason7436]

i really like this series, but find it so unrealistic for those in poverty or actually struggling to put food on the table. how about for those of us that only have $12.50 a week per person for food? in this video, almost $150 was spent for the whole week! if you divide that by 4, that's $37.50 per person. that's just not possible for many people in the U.S.. i would like to see a meal plan for the whole month that could accommodate the budget that i and so many people that i know have to work with.

[@ryvrdrgn16]

I mean the real struggle boils down to rice and beans with some salt. Onions would be luxury. :)

[@FrankieCooks]

cost and budget also change from state to state, it's a big country. the ideas can be applied and altered to fit lower budgets, or, maybe they don't need to be altered at all, maybe the cost somewhere other than ny or california is just lower. that's the idea.

[@koko-ul8tu]

Yup.Rice.beans.frozen/canned veg..pasta

[@keiths.9239]

Right. I feel privileged just to have $25 a week a person. But his food might cost more. I tried the first video and i came under budget.

[@lauraweiss7875]

These meals are affordable AND healthy…but, unfortunately, a lot of people don’t want balanced and healthy. They want burgers, fried chicken, etc. Once folks learn to plan ahead, smart shop and eat real food, the grocery and healthcare bills go down. Thanks for this excellent series.

[@saraclifton840]

Frankie is daddy af

[@awwsheeeiiitt]

What kind of stuffed peppers does everyone here typically make?

[@Mchem1st]

I do wild rice and sausage 😋 or a cheeseburger-esk version

[@ryvrdrgn16]

Beef Chilli

[@jeffr5221]

This is a good video but I feed my family of 4 on $80 of groceries a week. I cook with as much fresh ingredients as possible and keep most meals healthy and all delicious.

[@fealubryne]

Agreed, my family of three has to push our budget a little harder than this too, but we also spend the $60 a year on Costco and have a lot of farmers markets nearby for super cheap produce. I'm still always on the lookout for quick and easy meal ideas though, so still love this series!

[@LupusIsABadDiagnosis]

Good for you, not possible for everyone. Food prices vary hugely depending on where you live.

[@ExtraKawaii]

My family of four eats on $9 a week because we strictly eat top ramen

[@keiths.9239]

I think he lives in a larger city like la. Everytime he says a price I'm shocked too.

[@nat4288]

Yum

[@Juleru]

Almost $150 for a weekly shopping trip? Damn, that's expensive!

[@letthePigeondrivethebus]

For a family of 4, so it's $38 for one person

[@Juleru]

@@letthePigeondrivethebus I know, that's still expensive.

[@Maryinthewindow]

@@Juleru$38 for 21 meals…

[@kalinnavyacheslavovna2760]

This belongs on pornhub.... you can't just go tossing your own salad on youtube all willy nilly like this....SCANDALOUS

[@shelbyhughes8600]

He spent 147 dollars on a week of food for 4 people. I spend 200 a month for four pwopley

[@sarahmaree]

I was with him right up until there was garlic bread left over.... not realistic.

[@JNPummill]

This was less "7 day meal prep" and more "using leftovers to make a new dish"

[@amy3971]

What the fuck do you think meal prep is, genius? 🙄

[@shelbyhughes8600]

People

[@elizabethashton9590]

I like your show but not your emphasis on your "packet drawer". If you are saving $ on your meals, then spending a couple of dollars on condiments isn't going to break that bank.

[@MissDrizzy13]

This is just making good meals and re using the left overs. But not everyone can afford a lot of these ingredients if they’re struggling. I wouldn’t consider these struggle meals.

[@MsYumpickles]

In what world is $147 a week on groceries 'struggling'? That's pretty cushy.

[@FrankieCooks]

divide by four people

[@Obiwancolenobi]

For four people...

[@keiths.9239]

I agree still alot of money per person. But I think he lives in an expensive city. Alot of his prices are outrageous.

[@JessicaMary0702]

In Los Angeles

[@Anondanonymous]

259 dollars grocery bill adjusted for Biden economy

[@HollehhMarie]

The only issue here is my husband is picky and my toddler is becoming picky 😂

[@man1ck3aton87]

Yeah sure... Because $600 a month for food is totally feasible for most people nowadays... 😑... not to mention that most of that just does not look appetizing.

[@ZOMBIEZAHNpakuto]

Since it's for a family of 4, it's only $150 per person for a whole month of versatile, healthy and delicious food. I don't think you can get much cheaper without only eating ramen every day.

[@DJDarling]

ZOMBIEZAHNpakuto you can definitely get a lot cheaper than that... if you don’t use fresh fruit or veggies like ever...

[@koko-ul8tu]

It doesn't

[@keiths.9239]

@@ZOMBIEZAHNpakuto some people wish they had 150 a person a month for food. It seems over priced.

[@keiths.9239]

Right I wish I had half that as my monthly food budget.

[@arthrodea]

With all respect - I don't think average families of 4 can spend $150 a week on groceries. That would be a pretty cushy budget. Definitely not a "struggle meal" plan.

[@lonereed1]

The current (April 2023, since I just found this video) USDA guidelines have the "thrifty" plan at $224 a week for a family of 4...I recommend if you have to go way tighter than that, to look at resources in your area like food pantries, or government programs like SNAP and WIC. They are there to help. Everyone deserves to eat.

[@arielledge7219]

"Doesn't have to break the bank--" Subscribed, hit the bell