10 Tricks to Save Money on Groceries in Winter

9. Break out the slow cooker

A crock pot allows you to buy very cheap, tough cuts of meat and turn them into mouthwatering morsels.

Just pop the meat into the slow cooker, add some vegetables and herbs, along with some liquid, and cook for 8 hours or until the meat is falling apart. As a bonus, you can use the cooking liquid to make a pasta sauce or use it as a soup base.