Emergency Grocery Budget | 41 Individual Meals for Under $50

When you are on a tight budget, the food you feed your family does not have to taste bland! In today’s video, I’m showing you how I stretched less than $50 into 41 individual meals! From smothered chicken to soulful sides, this video is packed with ideas to help you cook more, spend less, and still keep your family full and happy. Cooking on a budget is all about being creative, using what you already have, and making the most of every ingredient. I’ll walk you through exactly how I cooked these meals, plus share some tips that will save you time in the kitchen and money at the store. Ingredients: Black-eyed Peas 1 lb Dried Black-eyed Peas Any Smoked Meat 2 Ribs Celery 1/2 Large Onion 1/2 Large Bell Pepper 2 Garlic Cloves 2 Bay Leaves 32oz Chicken Broth 1 1/4 tsp Chicken Bouillon Powder 1 tsp Garlic Powder 1 tsp Onion Powder 1 tsp Black Pepper 1 tsp Oregano 1/2 tsp smoked paprika 1/2 tsp Creole seasoning Ingredients: Collard Greens 1-2 Packages of Frozen Collard Greens 1 Smoked Meat (Any will do) 1 Small Onion Diced 1 Pack Onion Soup Mix 1 tsp Black Pepper 1 Tbsp. Minced Garlic 1 Tbsp. apple cider vinegar 1/4 tsp pepper flakes 1-2 tsp chicken bouillon 6 cups chicken broth Optional: 1 tablespoon red hot sauce 1 tsp Sugar 📌 CONNECT WITH ME: 📸 Instagram: @uniquely_tish 📧 For sponsorship, product reviews, and collaboration, please email me at: [email protected] Like | Share | Comment | Subscribe

I Only Spent $30 This Week… Here’s What We Ate
▶︎

I Only Spent $30 This Week… Here’s What We Ate

50 Meals for $25 | Budget Cooking Challenge for a Family of 5
▶︎

50 Meals for $25 | Budget Cooking Challenge for a Family of 5

Cook with me 😋
▶︎

Cook with me 😋

34 Low Carb Meals for JUST $50!? || Eating Low Carb on a Budget
▶︎

34 Low Carb Meals for JUST $50!? || Eating Low Carb on a Budget

The Best Soul Food in NYC is on Staten Island | On The Line | Bon Appétit
▶︎

The Best Soul Food in NYC is on Staten Island | On The Line | Bon Appétit

Black Grandma's 35 Southern BBQ Tricks That Will BLOW YOUR MIND & MAKE LIFE EASIER!!!
▶︎

Black Grandma's 35 Southern BBQ Tricks That Will BLOW YOUR MIND & MAKE LIFE EASIER!!!

30 Freezer Meals for $150 | EASY FAMILY MEAL PREP IDEAS! | Julia Pacheco
▶︎

30 Freezer Meals for $150 | EASY FAMILY MEAL PREP IDEAS! | Julia Pacheco

Emergency Grocery Budget || 30 Individual Meals For $15 || Making Ends Meet In 2025
▶︎

Emergency Grocery Budget || 30 Individual Meals For $15 || Making Ends Meet In 2025

Feeding 5 People 7 Dinners on $1 Per Person, Per Day (Full Week) | Extreme Grocery Budget
▶︎

Feeding 5 People 7 Dinners on $1 Per Person, Per Day (Full Week) | Extreme Grocery Budget

7 Dinners for $40 | Budget Meals for a Family
▶︎

7 Dinners for $40 | Budget Meals for a Family

50 MASSIVE Freezer Meals on a Budget from Scratch + Epic Meal Prep for My Family of 10
▶︎

50 MASSIVE Freezer Meals on a Budget from Scratch + Epic Meal Prep for My Family of 10

Feeding My Family Of 3 With A $200/ Month Budget | Shopping Markdowns | Grocery Haul June, 2026
▶︎

Feeding My Family Of 3 With A $200/ Month Budget | Shopping Markdowns | Grocery Haul June, 2026

I Made 40 Dinners in One Day (This Is How We Actually Eat)
▶︎

I Made 40 Dinners in One Day (This Is How We Actually Eat)

🚨Emergency 1-Week Budget for Less than $50 (with prices)!
▶︎

🚨Emergency 1-Week Budget for Less than $50 (with prices)!

Extreme Grocery Budget // Feeding a Family of 4 on $50/week
▶︎

Extreme Grocery Budget // Feeding a Family of 4 on $50/week

$25 Extreme Grocery Budget Challenge For A Family of 5
▶︎

$25 Extreme Grocery Budget Challenge For A Family of 5

Feeding a Family of 4 on $50/ Week// Frugal Recipes!
▶︎

Feeding a Family of 4 on $50/ Week// Frugal Recipes!

Flat Broke Meals | $1 Dinners to feed My Family of 5 | Dirt Cheap Meal Ideas
▶︎

Flat Broke Meals | $1 Dinners to feed My Family of 5 | Dirt Cheap Meal Ideas

$40 Grocery Haul: Feeding A Family Of 3 On A $200/Month Budget! 05/2026
▶︎

$40 Grocery Haul: Feeding A Family Of 3 On A $200/Month Budget! 05/2026

70 Meals For $25 | Quick & EASY Cheap Meal Ideas | Emergency Grocery Budget Shopping | Julia Pacheco
▶︎

70 Meals For $25 | Quick & EASY Cheap Meal Ideas | Emergency Grocery Budget Shopping | Julia Pacheco