I make it a point to go to the grocery store in the morning to get the discounted meat that, “expires” that day.
An excellent tip for budget minded folks. Especially for higher priced beef cuts! I've scored many a great meal on the grill from keeping an eye peeled. Unfortunately..., it depends upon whether the meat dept employees really do their jobs! Some stores just wind up dumping their expired meat in the dumpster since their employees didn't control their stock!
Marked down meat is the way to go. When beef prices were sky high a couple of years ago I was surprised the grocery stores didn’t partner with mortgage companies to put in kiosks at the meat counter.
I do that, too. The manager marks it down to about half price and it’s still good. Gotta get there early, though, or it’s gone.