Holiday Grocery Haul Madness (ALDI) + 2 Easy Dinner Recipe Ideas

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is lower in fat, while ground pork is often less expensive.

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Reduced-fat cheese offers fewer calories, while processed cheese can be more budget-friendly.

Heat oil in a medium skillet over high heat. Add garlic and cook for 20 seconds until golden.

Add chicken mince and cook for 2 minutes, breaking it up until it mostly changes from pink to white.

Add 1 tbsp red curry paste, curry powder and soy sauce. Cook for 1 minute.

Clear a space in the middle of the pan, add remaining 1/2 tbsp curry paste, stir for 30 seconds.

Add chicken stock, bring to a simmer then reduce to medium-high. Simmer for 1 minute.

Squish the noodle cakes in, pushing chicken aside so the noodles are submerged as much as possible.

Leave to cook for 45 seconds, then flip noodles. Leave for another 30 seconds, then separate the noodles with 2 wooden spoons.

Push noodles aside, add coconut milk, peanut butter and vinegar, then mix to mostly dissolve the peanut butter.

Add spinach, toss with the noodles for 30 seconds until wilted. Ensure it's still saucy.

Transfer to serving bowls, sprinkle with coriander, peanuts and Sriracha or chilli paste if desired.

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