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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]$50/week for groceries for 2 people in the DC area is absolutely impossible unless you eat carryout A LOT.[/quote]

This person is just flat out wrong.  I can get by on $75-100 for my family of four (two adults and two 2-yo) for a week if needed.  You have to be careful where you shop and what you shop for.  One of the problems here is that too many people think you need to have meat (and large portions of it) for every meal.  But, you can easily make a lb of meat last for 2-3 meals for 2 if you do things right.

I agree with those who recommend against a crock pot.  I think you'll find a lot more versatility getting a portable double burner like this one:  [url]http://www.walmart.com/ip/Deni-Tabletop-Burner-Double-Plate/12188087?findingMethod=rr[/url] which will cost only slightly more than the crock pot.

Also, the person who suggested shopping at Aldi was right, you can easily extend that $50 for a lot more food at Aldi.

But, some suggestions if you have the above double burner and some pots/pans from Goodwill:
- Stir fry, You can make a stir-fry with about 1/2 lb of meat (chicke or beef) that is sliced thin and in bite size pieces, plus an assortment of inexpensive veggies like green pepper, onion, cabbage, mushrooms, carrots, zucchini, broccoli that will easily last two of you for 2-3 meals.  Add in a cup of rice and you can have about 3 meals for about $8.
- Spaghetti and meat sauce.  1/2 lb of ground beef, some veggies and a can of tomato sauce, plus a box of pasta, about $3 for a couple of meals.  I can make a lb of gr beef, plus a couple of bell peppers, an onion, a handful of  mushrooms and garlic, which costs about $4 in supplies and will last for about 6 adult meals and 4 toddler meals.  
- eggs and toast are an easy an inexpensive meal.  A loaf of bread and a dozen eggs for about $3 and you have breakfast for the week.
- if you need, omelets (breakfast for dinner) are also inexpensive
- Stew.  Look for the discounted meats at the end of the day and you can also save money.  But you can get a lb of the less expensive cut of beef or some chicken thighs and brown them, then add onions, carrots, peas, potatoes and tomatoes, and make a stew.  A stew and a pound of wide noodles can last you 3-4 meals for 2.  It's slightly more expensive, probably $10-12 but as I said, will last you 3-4 meals.

The key is to spread the meat out by combining with starch and vegetables.  [/quote]

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