Smart Savers: Rachael Hallett reveals $200 shopping list to feed family of four

Money savvy mum Rachael Hallett has revealed the shopping list she uses to feed her family of four for just $200 a week.

An Australian mum has shown it is possible to feed a family of four for $200.

The shopping list below covers all breakfast, lunch and dinner for a week and meals are aimed at what everyday Aussies – and most importantly kids – like to eat.

While it is mainly home-cooked food, it’s good for families who are time poor.

Mums Who creator Rachael Hallett incorporated many of her family favourites in the budget meal plan and used mainly homebrands from Coles.

The only ingredients you need in your pantry are oil, salt and pepper.

It is possible to feed a family for $200 a week. Picture: Richard Dobson

FEED FAMILY OF FOUR FOR $200: SHOPPING LIST

VEGGIES & FRUIT

12 x bananas $8.56

Coles pre packed brown onions 1kg $1.90

Coles I’m Perfect apples 2kg $7

Coles I’m Perfect carrots prepacked 1.5kg $1.50

Coles I’m Perfect pears 2kg $3.50

Coles Kent pumpkin cut approx. 1kg $3.90

Bag of spinach 120g $3

1 Coles cos lettuce $3.50

2 Coles potatoes loose approx. $1.90

Coles Navel oranges 5 pack $2.90

3 Coles Roma tomatoes loose approx. $3

FROZEN

Coles carrot batons frozen 500g $2.50

Coles winter vegetable mix 500g $2.50

Bird’s Eye frozen Chinese vegetable stir fry 850g $5

Coles mixed vegetables frozen 1kg $2.20

MEAT

Thomson’s deli cooking bacon 1kg $8.50

Coles beef mince family pack 1kg $13

Coles extra lean pork regular mince 500g $7

Coles deli RSPCA approved chicken breast chunks (mayo chicken) 750 grams $7.93

Lilydale deli RSPCA approved chicken breasts 500 grams $12.50

DAIRY

Coles Australian Colby cheese 1kg now $9.90

Coles dairy free French onion dip 200g $2.20

Coles dairy strawberry yoghurt 1kg $3.45

Coles dairy yoghurt vanilla 1kg $3.45

Perfecto Italiano grated parmesan cheese 125g $3.75

Coles regular spread 500g $2.50

2 x Coles full cream milk 3 ltrs $4.50

Coles sour cream 500g $3.50

Coles eggs free range eggs 12 pack 600g $4.50

CANNED FOOD

Coles red kidney beans 420g $0.80

Coles Italian diced tomatoes 400g $0.80

Coles condensed cream of chicken soup 420g $1.20

2 x Coles canned cream corn $1

Coles corn kernels 420g $1

Coles sliced peach in natural juice canned 825g $3

Coles smart buy baked beans 420g $0.65

Coles tuna chunks in spring water 425g $3

OTHER

2 x Coles soft multigrain sandwich loaf 700g $1.95 each

3 x Coles soft multigrain sandwich loaf from bakery $2.50 each

The Honey Collective Co Pure Honey Twist & Squeeze $4.40

Massel 7 bouillon cubes beef style $3.40

Coles chicken stock cubes 21 pack $2

Coles French onion soup mix 40g $. 045

Old El Paso corn taco shells jumbo 12 pack $4

Coles cornflour 300g $1.15

2 x Coles cracker squares 250g $0.95

Coles long grain rice 1kg $1.40

2 x Coles Mexican seasoning 40g $1.25

Hoyts mild curry powder 50g $2.30

Coles oyster sauce 300ml $2.10

Coles pasta spaghetti 500g $0.80

Coles Quick Oats 900g $1.65

Coles scotch finger biscuits 250g $0.95

Coles chicken snack bites 200g $1.40

Praise squeeze traditional mayonnaise 365g $4

Coles street tortilla wraps 10 pack 280g $2.80

Coles tomato salsa 300g $3

Coles vanilla cream wafers 125g $0.55

TOTAL: $205.44

– Shopping list provided by Mums Who creator Rachael Hallett

Originally published as Smart Savers: Rachael Hallett reveals $200 shopping list to feed family of four