Spent $30 on a slow cooker and it paid for itself in a month

I picked up a basic 4-quart slow cooker at Target for $30. Started making big batches of chili and pulled chicken on Sundays. One batch of chili costs maybe $12 in ingredients and gives me 6 meals. So I saved about $60 in takeout costs that first month alone. Anyone else find one kitchen gadget that actually cuts your food bill down?

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skyler_craig13d ago

Did you find you got sick of eating the same thing after a while? I did the same thing with my slow cooker last year and yeah, the savings were real. I started rotating three recipes - chili, salsa chicken for tacos, and a basic beef stew - so I wouldn't get bored. That pulled chicken is a lifesaver too, I throw it on salads or sandwiches all week.

foster.ruby12d ago

Three recipes on rotation keeps meal prep from feeling like a punishment.