Don't you just hate it when the sales feature large cuts of meat that you'll never be able to use up? Try planning meals with the same main meat or some of the same ingredients and save money by buying in bulk.

Buy a cheap cut of steak in bulk. Toss some in the slow cooker with veggies and serve over rice. The next night, shred the leftovers and have steak enchiladas. The third night, have steak tacos!

Cook a whole chicken and serve some with vegetables and bread. On day two, slice some leftovers and put them on top of a chef salad. For the third day, toss the remaining shredded chicken over pasta and sauce.

Published 08/19/09