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What if we could outsource some of the work of finding affordable, easy, at-home meals to the robots? Or at least, ChatGPT? Well, in today's video, I’m going to try it.

Meal Planning and Grocery Savings Guide from my friend Rachel Cruze

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Recipes and ingredients in this video:

Day 1 & 4: Instant Pot Chili

Ingredients:

1 lb ground turkey or beef

1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained

1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes

1 cup corn kernels

1 onion, chopped

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 tbsp chili powder

1 cup water or gluten-free broth

Salt to taste

– Instructions:

Set the Instant Pot to Sauté mode and cook the ground meat until browned.

Add the remaining ingredients and stir.

Set the Instant Pot to the Bean/Chili setting and cook for 20 minutes.

Release the pressure and serve with desired toppings.

Day 2 & 5: Crock Pot Chicken Tacos

Ingredients:

1 lb chicken breasts

1 packet gluten-free taco seasoning

1 cup salsa

1/2 cup water

Corn tortillas

Fresh cilantro, chopped

Lime wedges

Diced onion

Diced tomatoes

– Instructions:

Place chicken, taco seasoning, salsa, and water in the Crock Pot

Cook on low for 6-8 hours

Shred the chicken with two forks.

Serve on corn tortillas with cilantro lime onion, and tomatoes.

Day 3 & 6: Instant Pot Vegetable Curry

Ingredients

2 cups diced potatoes

1 cup diced carrots

1 cup frozen peas

1 can (14 oz) coconut milk

2 tbsp gluten-free curry paste

1 onion, chopped

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 tsp ground ginger

Fresh cilantro for garnish

– Instructions:

Set the Instant Pot to Sauté mode and cook the onion, garlic, and ginger until fragrant.

Add curry paste and cook for 1 minute.

Add potatoes, carrots, coconut milk, and peas, then stir.

Cook on High Pressure for 10 minutes

Release pressure, and garnish with fresh cilantro.

Day 7: Crock Pot Beef Stew

Ingredients:

1 lb beef stew meat

2 cups chopped carrots

2 cups diced potatoes

1 onion, chopped

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 tsp dried thyme

Salt and pepper to taste

2 cups gluten-free beef broth

– Instructions:

Place all ingredients in the Crock Pot.

Cook on low for 7-8 hours or high for 4-5 hours until the meat

Shopping List

Protein:

Ground turkey or beef (1 lb)

Chicken breasts (1 Ib)

Beef stew meat (1 Ib)

Vegetables:

Onion (3 medium)

Garlic (6 cloves)

Carrots (3 cups, diced)

Potatoes (4 cups, diced)

Corn kernels (1 cup, fresh or frozen)

Peas (1 cup, frozen)

Fresh cilantro (1 small bunch)

Lime (2)

Tomatoes (2, for tacos)

Canned Goods:

Black beans (1 can, 15 oz)

Diced tomatoes (1 can, 15 oz)

Coconut milk (1 can, 14 oz)

Gluten-free beef broth (2 cups, or use a bouillon cube and water)

Spices and Seasonings:

Chili powder (1 tablespoon)

Gluten-free taco seasoning (1 packet)

Curry paste (2 tablespoons, gluten-free)

Ground ginger (1 teaspoon)

Dried thyme (1 teaspoon)

Salt

Pepper

Other:

Salsa (1 cup)

Corn tortillas (1 pack)