Budget Meals For a Week - South Africa

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If you are eating on a budget this video is for you! I set myself a challenge to eat as cheaply as I could for a week, while still eating vegetables in most of my meals. I managed to make/cook three meals a day for a week for R188. I hope this video is useful for students or anyone else working on a tight budget and looking for affordable meal ideas.
Please let me know in the comments if you try any of these recipes. If you enjoyed this content please like this video and subscribe to the channel.
If you want more meal ideas, check out my blog - suburbanbettys.wordpress.com/

Пікірлер: 94

  • @TheNickyStrydom
    @TheNickyStrydom2 жыл бұрын

    I am so glad someone is doing these budget videos for South African context!

  • @SuburbanBetty

    @SuburbanBetty

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Nicky ☺️ will be doing a new one soon

  • @felicitymabuza1280

    @felicitymabuza1280

    Жыл бұрын

    I love this too 🔥🤍✨

  • @karenwilliams2047
    @karenwilliams2047 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much. I have a larger family but I can double the recipes you show to cook for more people. So happy that someone in SA has created content of this nature.

  • @SuburbanBetty

    @SuburbanBetty

    Жыл бұрын

    That is so wonderful to hear Karen, glad you enjoy the content!

  • @thakish
    @thakish2 жыл бұрын

    I loved the chicken colesaw and flat breads most. Ingredients readily available and affordable. ❤❤

  • @SuburbanBetty

    @SuburbanBetty

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much Thakane! Glad you like it :)

  • @maryannecomrie8611
    @maryannecomrie86112 жыл бұрын

    Love the stock idea and making use of every part of the meat

  • @SuburbanBetty

    @SuburbanBetty

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Maryanne! Hope you have a lovely week.

  • @nathanthobela9353
    @nathanthobela93532 жыл бұрын

    I am a first year student and most of this year I had struggled with budgeting and having a healthy diet. This made me excited for next year.

  • @SuburbanBetty

    @SuburbanBetty

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hi Nathan, so happy you are excited now for next year. Will be doing more affordable eating videos - hope they help inspire some new recipes for you.

  • @debbiekoortzen1154
    @debbiekoortzen11542 жыл бұрын

    I is so nice to see a fellow South African on YT. So happy I found your channel. Great ideas, thank you. Lots of love. ⚘

  • @SuburbanBetty

    @SuburbanBetty

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Debbie, that is so kind. Glad you like channel ☺️

  • @ntsakoshomang4289
    @ntsakoshomang4289 Жыл бұрын

    There's a gap in the market, and you're filling it. Appreciate it.

  • @SuburbanBetty

    @SuburbanBetty

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much :)

  • @nonzuzonakile4048
    @nonzuzonakile4048 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for this video its realistic I'm a single parent it's helping already

  • @SuburbanBetty

    @SuburbanBetty

    Жыл бұрын

    Gosh, it warms my heart to hear that this is helping your family! Thanks for the feedback Nonzuzo!

  • @sherrainehiggs7380
    @sherrainehiggs738011 ай бұрын

    Just came across this video of yours, it was really good, helpfull. Groceries have really got expensive since you made this video 2yrs ago.

  • @SuburbanBetty

    @SuburbanBetty

    11 ай бұрын

    Glad it was helpful!

  • @jeaniheyns2506
    @jeaniheyns2506 Жыл бұрын

    Just found this vid! So great! Wondering if you can make an updated version with inflated prices?

  • @SuburbanBetty

    @SuburbanBetty

    Жыл бұрын

    That is a really good idea, prices have definitely gone up right? I am thinking of some one pot meals so may make those and see if I can make them budget friendly too :)

  • @busrasert4450
    @busrasert44502 жыл бұрын

    I was looking for a south african budget meals video, I am glad I found this video, good work!! :) everything looks delicious

  • @SuburbanBetty

    @SuburbanBetty

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much Busra! Let me know if you try anything.

  • @andilemthembu8708
    @andilemthembu87082 жыл бұрын

    This is amazing Aunty Betty! Love, love, love the stir-fry idea most!

  • @SuburbanBetty

    @SuburbanBetty

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much Andile! Let me know if you make it :D

  • @Happy_Spatula
    @Happy_Spatula2 жыл бұрын

    Nice content keep on making these

  • @SuburbanBetty

    @SuburbanBetty

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for commenting Richard, glad you enjoyed the video!

  • @nobubelephuza5045
    @nobubelephuza50452 жыл бұрын

    Really enjoyed this please do more these examples were so good.

  • @SuburbanBetty

    @SuburbanBetty

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much Nobubele 🙂 you might enjoy my latest video on three dishes to make with one chicken. Let me know if you check it out.

  • @joycejoubert
    @joycejoubert2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much, I will definately be making these dishes. They are quick, easy and affordable.... Thanks again. ❤️❤️🌹🌹

  • @SuburbanBetty

    @SuburbanBetty

    2 жыл бұрын

    Glad you like them Joyce! I have a newer video out with some chicken recipes ideas that are also really easy and affordable if you are looking for more ideas after making these😊

  • @veronicapotgieter3250
    @veronicapotgieter32502 жыл бұрын

    This is really great! Thank you so much for posting.

  • @SuburbanBetty

    @SuburbanBetty

    2 жыл бұрын

    So glad you found it helpful Veronica.

  • @robinleander6398
    @robinleander63982 жыл бұрын

    Hey dear thank for your help and advise always a pleasure watching your videos

  • @SuburbanBetty

    @SuburbanBetty

    2 жыл бұрын

    So nice of you :) Glad you like them

  • @madeleinfoster4467
    @madeleinfoster4467 Жыл бұрын

    Very tasty and hearty recipes, thank you so much for making this video Betty👏👏👏

  • @SuburbanBetty

    @SuburbanBetty

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much Madelein! So kind of you, glad you enjoyed it.

  • @kristenpeterssen5767
    @kristenpeterssen57672 жыл бұрын

    This is phenomenal! I'll do this next week. I prefer Indomie noodles because they come with soy sauce and chilli oil. Lovely recipes.

  • @SuburbanBetty

    @SuburbanBetty

    2 жыл бұрын

    I am so pleased you enjoyed it Kristen! Good luck with your week of cooking :)

  • @sigco1019
    @sigco10192 жыл бұрын

    Love this!!!! Definitely subscribing.

  • @SuburbanBetty

    @SuburbanBetty

    2 жыл бұрын

    So glad you enjoyed it 🙂

  • @shesweird2460
    @shesweird24602 жыл бұрын

    Girl you went for the pricy mayo and peanut butter 🤣

  • @SuburbanBetty

    @SuburbanBetty

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hehe, good spot - you know your prices! The mayo was the lowest price because it was the small tub at my shop... but I do just love that peanut butter 😜😬

  • @CorrodedLemon
    @CorrodedLemon2 жыл бұрын

    This is awesome. I have been trying to get some ideas for cooking on a budget applicable to SA. Thanks for the video.

  • @SuburbanBetty

    @SuburbanBetty

    2 жыл бұрын

    Glad it was helpful Christine!

  • @jillianbritz9031
    @jillianbritz90312 жыл бұрын

    Love the meals you did excellent

  • @SuburbanBetty

    @SuburbanBetty

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Jillian 🙂

  • @anthonyatuhaire
    @anthonyatuhaire2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Betty. I'm an amateur cook so I was just watching this hoping to find easier meals to make that are actually worth it. This helped. I'm like a 10 year old in the kitchen😑

  • @SuburbanBetty

    @SuburbanBetty

    2 жыл бұрын

    Glad it was helpful Arnold! Keep going, learning to cook is empowering, and mastering simple dishes can be lots of fun!

  • @nazeckbooley990
    @nazeckbooley9902 жыл бұрын

    Awwg man your so cute. I love this video. Thank you so much

  • @SuburbanBetty

    @SuburbanBetty

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Nazeck :) You are so welcome

  • @beershebagiwu3527
    @beershebagiwu35272 жыл бұрын

    I’m here🔥

  • @mdumagana9091
    @mdumagana90912 жыл бұрын

    This was very informative... with my food costs I really needed this...

  • @SuburbanBetty

    @SuburbanBetty

    2 жыл бұрын

    So pleased to hear it helped you Mdu! Hope you enjoy if you make any of the recipes!!

  • @priscillafose4940
    @priscillafose49402 жыл бұрын

    Thank-you I really needed this

  • @SuburbanBetty

    @SuburbanBetty

    2 жыл бұрын

    Its such a pleasure Priscilla! Hope its inspiring and you like whatever you try from the video.

  • @tshepogift8796
    @tshepogift8796 Жыл бұрын

    We miss you when are you coming back with this kinds of videos

  • @SuburbanBetty

    @SuburbanBetty

    Жыл бұрын

    Ah, thank you Tshepo :) I am thinking of making one this week if I have some free time. ☺

  • @sheilladunn9424
    @sheilladunn9424 Жыл бұрын

    Can you do new ones because R188 isn't cutting anymore. I like this but its gotten more expensive to buy even basic necessities

  • @SuburbanBetty

    @SuburbanBetty

    Жыл бұрын

    Its crazy how much prices have gone up since I made the video! Hopefully the recipes still offer affordable meal options. Thanks for the feedback Sheila!

  • @nazeckbooley990
    @nazeckbooley990 Жыл бұрын

    Please do more of these videos❤️

  • @SuburbanBetty

    @SuburbanBetty

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the encouragement Nazeck 💛

  • @nazeckbooley990
    @nazeckbooley990 Жыл бұрын

    Please make more food budget videos ❤

  • @SuburbanBetty

    @SuburbanBetty

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much Nazeck! sorry for such a delayed response, I didn't realise I had logged myself out of my account!

  • @TheKeeperMadz
    @TheKeeperMadz Жыл бұрын

    I've seen people make vegetable srock with the veggie 9ffcuts and it help.with foodwaste as well.

  • @SuburbanBetty

    @SuburbanBetty

    Жыл бұрын

    That is a very cool idea!!

  • @nwabisashiya5074
    @nwabisashiya5074 Жыл бұрын

    Please do more of these and thank you.

  • @SuburbanBetty

    @SuburbanBetty

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much for the encouragement Nwabisa :) Hope you enjoyed it!

  • @elnaclark7968

    @elnaclark7968

    Жыл бұрын

    @@SuburbanBetty ,

  • @elnaclark7968

    @elnaclark7968

    Жыл бұрын

    @@SuburbanBetty ,

  • @jeanmarieridgard8542
    @jeanmarieridgard85422 жыл бұрын

    Hi loves this video. I'm definitely trying this. Can you maybe do a week of budget breakfasts and lunches? I have recently been diagnosed with alot of health issues and can't find ways to eat healthy foods 3 times a day and can't afford it. Please help with some Ideas?

  • @SuburbanBetty

    @SuburbanBetty

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hi Jeanmarie :) So glad you liked the video but sorry to hear you are not well at the moment. I have some other ideas for affordable healthy recipes - you can try these links: kzread.info/dash/bejne/ip5m1NSbiqTYaaQ.html kzread.info/dash/bejne/nYyJw8dvj5fej8Y.html I definitely like the idea of a week of breakfast and lunches and will give it some thought.

  • @Lelough_
    @Lelough_ Жыл бұрын

    I wish I can do this today but how with load shedding at 8pm till midnight. I am home at 5pm after work, there's kids homework to supervise, there's working out to do before it gets dark outside. Pity I am away this weekend. But I will do it month end.

  • @SuburbanBetty

    @SuburbanBetty

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much for watching - I hope you were able to give it a go. I have been considering some one pot recipes for loadshedding, then you can prep more than one meal at a time when you don't have power for a long period.

  • @latifamthembu4372
    @latifamthembu4372 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for this video 💗 I wanted to know if you ate this same meal the whole week? As in made the same meal every day for a week 😅 So how did you space it out using R188. Thank you ✨

  • @SuburbanBetty

    @SuburbanBetty

    Жыл бұрын

    Hello :) so glad you liked the video. I cooked most of this food in a bigger portion to eat over a number of meals. So one night I would have stir fry then have it for lunch the day after etc. Soup on a few of the days. I didn't do this as a challenge, just to show how to make food for the week to portion out for one person on a budget. I gave some of the food to friends (I think - I made this video a while ago). I don't know that this is still R188 with food cost increases, but hopefully still some good ideas to stretch your budget.

  • @nazeckbooley990

    @nazeckbooley990

    Жыл бұрын

    Please make note videos❤

  • @carikabester8335
    @carikabester83358 ай бұрын

    I would love to know if you met daily caloric need.

  • @SuburbanBetty

    @SuburbanBetty

    8 ай бұрын

    Such an interesting question Carika. I think it would depend on how each person made their meals. Like the amount of peanut butter on the toast, mayo in the slaw, oil in the stirfry etc. If you made extra flatbreads or added more noodles to your stirfry.

  • @Return_of_the_Dude
    @Return_of_the_Dude Жыл бұрын

    Nutritious meal for a week for under R¹⁷⁰, where do I sign up.

  • @SuburbanBetty

    @SuburbanBetty

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks Daniel :)

  • @TheKeeperMadz
    @TheKeeperMadz Жыл бұрын

    I love slaw but i do grate my cabbage. I cannot f9r the pife of me eat ribons.

  • @SuburbanBetty

    @SuburbanBetty

    Жыл бұрын

    That's a cool idea. I have never grated cabbage, but I might give it a go next time I make a dish with it.

  • @averagedav
    @averagedav2 жыл бұрын

    Leka video !!!!

  • @SuburbanBetty

    @SuburbanBetty

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @averagedav

    @averagedav

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@SuburbanBetty keep em pumping

  • @TheKeeperMadz
    @TheKeeperMadz Жыл бұрын

    Thank the good lord that there is somoene in southafrica doing this. This whole american thing does not work here for us.

  • @SuburbanBetty

    @SuburbanBetty

    Жыл бұрын

    I'm so glad you liked the video!

  • @chadzbarends7325

    @chadzbarends7325

    Жыл бұрын

    That's what I thought! ❤️

  • @go41000
    @go410003 жыл бұрын

    Do you offer delivery service?

  • @SuburbanBetty

    @SuburbanBetty

    3 жыл бұрын

    If only :P

  • @SavedByJesus4HeimatLiebe
    @SavedByJesus4HeimatLiebe Жыл бұрын

    love your channel, thank you for this helpfull video. greetings from germany, sub added.🙃 cute Kitteh 🐈 who btw. seems to be waiting on some tiny pieces of Chicken to "accidentaly" fall of for her.

  • @SuburbanBetty

    @SuburbanBetty

    Жыл бұрын

    Ahh thank you 😊 glad you are enjoying it

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