Giant Kid-Friendly Meal Plan
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BUDGET RATIONALE
Corrected ranking note: Premio Fresh Dinner or Eckrich Smoked Sausage at $0.75/serving is actually the most economical, followed by Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts at $1.00/serving, then Ground Beef at $1.50/serving, then Pork Tenderloin and Pork Butt tied near $1.87/serving, then Shrimp at $2.25/serving, then Ribs at $3.00/serving, then Catfish at $3.37/serving, then Salmon and Cocktail Shrimp tied at $3.75/serving.
Why these meals: The four everyday nights lean on the four most economical proteins on this flyer: smoked sausage at under a dollar a serving, chicken breasts at a dollar a serving with the digital coupon, ground beef at about $1.50 a serving, and pork tenderloin at under $2.00 a serving - all genuinely budget-friendly choices that kids reliably love. The one premium night uses Large Raw EZ Peel Shrimp at $5.99/lb with the digital coupon, which at roughly $2.25 per serving is actually the least expensive of the premium-tier proteins on this flyer and a fun, hands-on dinner kids enjoy. Prego pasta sauce at 2 for $5.00 and Giant Pasta at $0.99 make Monday a near-zero-cost supporting cast, and the Old El Paso Dinner Kit at $3.00 keeps taco night easy and affordable.
5-DAY MEAL PLAN
Monday
Meal: Baked Penne with Ground Beef and Prego Pasta Sauce
Description: Cooked penne is tossed with browned seasoned ground beef and Prego pasta sauce, topped with Kraft Shredded Cheese, and baked until bubbly and golden - a classic crowd-pleaser that every kid at the table will ask for seconds of. It comes together in one baking dish with minimal cleanup and familiar flavors kids love.
Sale items used: 80% Lean Ground Beef (Family Size), Giant Pasta, Prego Pasta Sauce, Kraft Shredded Cheese 16 oz.
Prep time: 40 minutes
Serving note: Use 1.5 lbs ground beef, 1 box (16 oz.) Giant Pasta, 1 jar Prego Pasta Sauce, and 1 bag (16 oz.) Kraft Shredded Cheese for 4 people. Brown beef, mix with sauce and cooked pasta in a 9x13 dish, top with cheese, and bake at 375 degrees F for 20 minutes until cheese is melted and edges are bubbling.
Tuesday
Meal: Pan-Seared Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts with Sweet Corn and Baby-Cut Carrots
Description: Chicken breasts are seasoned simply with salt, pepper, and garlic powder, then pan-seared in a skillet until golden and cooked through, served alongside sweet corn on the cob and steamed baby-cut carrots for a colorful, familiar plate kids will clean up. Everything cooks in under 30 minutes and the bright colors make it fun and appealing for younger eaters.
Sale items used: Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts (Family Size), Sweet Corn (White or Yellow), Giant Peeled Baby-Cut Carrots 16 oz. bag
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: Use 2 lbs chicken breasts (about 2 large breasts, sliced in half horizontally for even cooking), 4 ears of sweet corn, and 1 bag (16 oz.) Giant Peeled Baby-Cut Carrots for 4 people.
Recipes:
- Pan Seared Boneless Chicken Breasts - A Family Feast®
Wednesday
Meal: Skillet-Cooked Premio or Eckrich Smoked Sausage with Red Potatoes and Green Beans
Description: Sliced smoked sausage is browned in a skillet until the edges are caramelized, then served alongside roasted red potato chunks and tender green beans for a hearty, satisfying one-pan-style dinner that kids find fun to eat. The mild, smoky flavor of the sausage is a universal kid favorite and the whole meal is on the table in about 35 minutes.
Sale items used: Premio Fresh Dinner or Eckrich Smoked Sausage, Giant Red Potatoes or Yellow Onions 3 lb. bag, Giant Green Beans or Brussels Sprouts 32 oz. bag
Prep time: 35 minutes
Serving note: Use 1 package Premio Fresh Dinner or Eckrich Smoked Sausage, 1 bag (3 lb.) Giant Red Potatoes (use about half the bag, roughly 1.5 lbs, for 4 people - save the rest), and 1 bag (32 oz.) Giant Green Beans for 4 people. Roast potato chunks at 400 degrees F for 25 minutes while browning sausage slices in a skillet; steam or microwave green beans and serve alongside.
Thursday
Meal: Ground Beef Tacos with Old El Paso Dinner Kit and Shredded Cheese
Description: Seasoned ground beef is cooked and loaded into taco shells from the Old El Paso Dinner Kit, topped with Kraft Shredded Cheese and any kit-included toppings for a build-your-own taco night that kids absolutely love. Letting everyone assemble their own tacos makes this a fun, interactive dinner with zero complaints at the table.
Sale items used: Old El Paso Dinner Kit or Taco Shells, 80% Lean Ground Beef (Family Size), Kraft Shredded Cheese 16 oz., Tomatoes on the Vine
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use 1 Old El Paso Dinner Kit, 1 lb ground beef (the kit feeds 4 with 1 lb), 1 bag (16 oz.) Kraft Shredded Cheese (use about half), and 1 lb Tomatoes on the Vine (diced for topping) for 4 people.
Recipes:
- Simple Beef Tacos - Mexican Recipes - Old El Paso
- Quick and Easy Beef Tacos - Mexican Recipes - Old El Paso
- Classic Beef Tacos - Mexican Recipes - Old El Paso
Friday
Meal: Buttered Skillet Shrimp with Mahatma Rice and Sweet Corn
Description: Large Raw EZ Peel Shrimp are peeled and cooked quickly in a buttered skillet with a pinch of garlic until pink and tender, served over fluffy Mahatma Ready-to-Heat rice with a side of sweet corn - a simple, fun Friday dinner that feels a little special without being complicated or unfamiliar to kids. The shrimp cook in under 5 minutes and the rice is ready in 90 seconds, making this the fastest dinner of the week.
Sale items used: Large Raw EZ Peel Shrimp 31-40 ct., Mahatma Ready-to-Heat or Success Rice, Sweet Corn (White or Yellow), Breakstone's Butter 16 oz.
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Use 1.5 lbs Large Raw EZ Peel Shrimp (peel before cooking), 2 packages Mahatma Ready-to-Heat or Success Rice (one package typically serves 2, so 2 packages serve 4), 4 ears of sweet corn, and 2 tablespoons Breakstone's Butter from the purchased package for 4 people.
Recipes:
- Buttered Shrimp with Corn and Fresh Herbs - Framed Cooks
- Skillet Shrimp and Sweet Corn Pilaf | Christopher Kimball's Milk Street
🛒 Shopping List
SHOPPING LIST
Buy on sale:
- 80% Lean Ground Beef (Family Size) (2.5 lbs total - 1.5 lbs Monday, 1 lb Thursday): $9.98
- Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts (Family Size) (2 lbs): $3.98
- Large Raw EZ Peel Shrimp 31-40 ct. (1.5 lbs): $8.99
- Premio Fresh Dinner or Eckrich Smoked Sausage (x1 package): $2.99
- Giant Pasta (x1 box): $0.99
- Prego Pasta Sauce (x1 jar - part of 2 for $5.00 deal, buy 2): $5.00
- Kraft Shredded Cheese 16 oz. (x2 bags): $9.98
- Sweet Corn (White or Yellow) (8 ears - 4 for Tuesday, 4 for Friday, priced 5 for $2.00): $3.20
- Giant Peeled Baby-Cut Carrots 16 oz. bag (x1): $1.00
- Giant Red Potatoes or Yellow Onions 3 lb. bag (x1 bag - part of 2 for $5.00 deal, buy 2): $5.00
- Giant Green Beans or Brussels Sprouts 32 oz. bag (x1): $5.99
- Old El Paso Dinner Kit or Taco Shells (x1): $3.00
- Tomatoes on the Vine (1 lb): $1.99
- Mahatma Ready-to-Heat or Success Rice (x2 packages - part of 2 for $4.00 deal): $4.00
- Breakstone's Butter 16 oz. (x1): $4.49
Pantry staples needed:
- Salt
- Black pepper
- Garlic powder
- Cooking oil or nonstick spray (for skillet and baking dish)
🏷️ All sale items this week
SALE ITEMS FOUND
Meats on sale:
- 80% Lean Ground Beef (Family Size): $3.99/lb
- Salmon Fillets or Snow Crab Clusters: $9.99/lb
- Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts (Family Size): $1.99/lb (with digital coupon), $2.79/lb (without)
- Large Raw EZ Peel Shrimp 31-40 ct.: $5.99/lb (with digital coupon), $7.99/lb (without)
- Whole Fresh Pork Tenderloin: $4.99/lb
- St. Louis-Style Pork Ribs: $3.99/lb
- Whole Fresh Pork Butt (Bone-In): $2.49/lb
- Schweid & Sons Signature Sliders: $10.99 each
- Catfish Fillets (Farm Raised, Fresh): $8.99/lb
- Extra Jumbo Cooked Cocktail Shrimp 16-20 ct.: $9.99/lb
- Bob Evans Breakfast Links, Patties or Rolls: 2 for $9.00
- Oscar Mayer Meat, Turkey or Cheese Stuffed Franks: 2 for $5.00
- Nature's Promise Grass Fed Ribeye or Strip Steak: $12.99 each
- Lou's Kitchen Entrées: $7.99 each
- Tyson Frozen Cooked Chicken: $8.99 each
- Giant Frozen Beef Patties: $11.99 each
- Premio Fresh Dinner or Eckrich Smoked Sausage: $2.99 each (with digital coupon), $3.99 each (without)
- Giant Seedless Mandarins 3 lb. bag: $3.99 each (with digital coupon), $4.99 each (without)
- Margaritaville Shrimp (Frozen): $6.99 each
- Chicken of the Sea Crab Meat (Refrigerated): $2.00 off
Deli and prepared on sale:
- Boar's Head Ovengold Turkey Breast (Sliced to Order): $11.99/lb
- Grilled Sliced Breast, Fajita Chunks or Shredded Jerk Chicken 14-16 oz.: $8.99 each
- Panera Bread Soup 16 oz.: $5.99 each (when you buy 2), $6.99 each (other quantities)
- Giant American Cheese (White or Yellow, Sliced to Order or Prepackaged): $6.99/lb
- Taste of Inspirations Buffalo Style Chicken Breast (Sliced to Order or Prepackaged): $10.99/lb
- Taste of Inspirations Hummus 10 oz.: 2 for $7.00
Produce on sale:
- Strawberries 1 lb. pkg.: 2 for $5.00 (Fri-Sat-Sun only), $4.49 each rest of week
- Red, Green or Black Seedless Grapes: $1.99/lb (with digital coupon), $3.49/lb (without)
- Giant Red Potatoes or Yellow Onions 3 lb. bag: 2 for $5.00
- Honeycrisp Apples: $2.49/lb
- Bulk Pears: $1.79/lb
- Nature's Promise Organic Romaine Hearts 3 ct. bag: $3.99 each
- Sweet Corn (White or Yellow): 5 for $2.00
- NatureSweet Cherubs Tomatoes 24 oz. pkg.: $5.99 each
- Tomatoes on the Vine: $1.99/lb
- Whole Seedless Watermelon: $5.99 each
- Nature's Promise Organic Salad Blends 11 oz.: $4.99 each
- Nature's Promise Organic Red or Green Seedless Grapes 2 lb.: $6.99 each
- Giant Green Beans or Brussels Sprouts 32 oz. bag: $5.99 each
- Seedless Watermelon Halves or Quarters: $1.19/lb
- Raspberries 6 oz. pkg.: $4.00 each
- Giant Bagged Apples 4-5 lb. bag: $6.99 each
- Giant Peeled Baby-Cut Carrots 16 oz. bag: $1.00 each
Dairy and eggs on sale:
- Giant Grade A Large White Eggs 18 ct.: $2.99
- Yoplait Single-Serve Yogurt: 10 for $6.00
- Turkey Hill Drinks 64 fl. oz. jug: 2 for $4.00
- Stonyfield Organic or Siggi's Yogurt: $4.49 each
- Breakstone's Butter 16 oz.: $4.49 each
- Kraft Shredded Cheese 16 oz.: $4.99 each
- Almond Breeze Almondmilk 64 fl. oz.: 2 for $6.00
- Starbucks Creamer or natural bliss 24-32 fl. oz.: 2 for $9.00
- Philadelphia Cream Cheese Bar 16 oz.: $4.99 each
- Shamrock Farms Rockin' Protein Shake 48 fl. oz.: $7.99 each
- Breakstone's Cottage Cheese Single Cup or Doubles 4.7-5.3 oz.: 8 for $10.00
- BelGioioso Fresh Mozzarella or Snacking Cheese: 2 for $9.00
- Giant Shredded Cheese 6-8 oz.: 2 for $4.00
- Florida's Natural Premium Orange Juice or Lactaid Milk 52-64 fl. oz.: 2 for $7.00
- Pillsbury Ready-to-Bake Cookie Dough 7.2-16.5 oz.: $3.99 each
- Turkey Hill Ice Cream 46 fl. oz.: 2 for $6.00
Bakery and bread on sale:
- Entenmann's Little Bites, Thomas' Bagels, Swirl Bread or Muffin Tops or The Rustik Oven Bread or Bagels: $3.99 each
- Giant Round Top White Bread: $1.49 each
- Giant Mini Muffins 12 ct.: $5.99 each
- Giant Sliced Panini Bread 16-17 oz. loaf: $4.49 each
- Wonder Bread, Rolls, Bagels or English Muffins or Tastykake Bagged Donuts: 2 for $5.00
- Artesano Bread or Rolls: $3.00 each
- Fall Donuts (Apple Cider or Pumpkin) 6 ct.: 2 for $8.00
- Pillsbury Grands! Rolls 17.5 oz.: $6.79 each
Pantry on sale:
- Giant Pasta: $0.99 each
- Prego Pasta Sauce: 2 for $5.00
- Jif Peanut Butter or Mott's Applesauce: 2 for $5.00
- Jif Peanut Butter 27.3-28 oz. jar: $3.99 each
- Acadia Spring or Purified Water 35/16.9 fl. oz.: 2 for $9.00
- Dunkin' Coffee 11-12 oz. bag or K-Cups 10 ct.: $7.99 each
- Barilla Al Bronzo Organic Pasta: $0.99 each
- Mahatma Ready-to-Heat or Success Rice: 2 for $4.00
- Lipton Recipe Secrets 1.8-2.2 oz.: 2 for $3.00
- Heinz Original or Organic Ketchup 32 oz.: 2 for $8.00
- Kraft Salad Dressing or Vlasic Pickles: 2 for $5.00
- Hormel Chili 15 oz.: 2 for $5.00
- Pompeian Extra Virgin Olive Oil 16 oz.: $6.99 each
- Graza Drizzle Extra Virgin Olive Oil 16.9 oz.: $17.99 each
- Annie Chun's Noodle Bowl 5.4-8.71 oz.: 2 for $8.00
- Sunsweet Amazin Prunes 6-8 oz. bag: 2 for $7.00
- Campbell's Chunky Chili 19 oz.: $3.00 each
- Goodles Mac & Cheese 5.25-6 oz.: $3.00 each
- Old El Paso Dinner Kit or Taco Shells: $3.00 each
- Lawry's Marinades 12 oz.: $3.00 each
- Smithfield Farms Pork Cracklins 5 oz.: $3.00 each
- Mini Potatoes U.S. #1 24 oz.: $3.00 each
- Smucker's Grape Jelly or Strawberry Spread 20 oz.: $3.00 each
- Taste of Inspirations Campari Tomatoes 16 oz.: $3.00 each
- Krusteaz or Hungry Jack Pancake Mix: $3.00 each
- Folgers Coffee 22.6-25.9 oz. canister: $13.99 each
- Quaker Organic, Fiber & Protein, No Sugar or Weight Control Oatmeal or Gluten Free Quick Oats: 2 for $10.00
- Pop-Tarts 12 ct.: 2 for $7.00
- Ocean's Halo Seaweed Snack 0.14 oz.: 5 for $5.00
- Welch's Fusions Fruit Snacks 6 ct.: 2 for $6.00
- Chicken Of The Sea Chunk Light Tuna 5 oz. can or 2.5 oz. pouch: 10 for $10.00
- Hunt's Snack Pack 4 pack: 4 for $5.00
- Pringles 4.9-7 oz. canister: 2 for $5.00
- Dole Fruit Bowls 4/16-17.02 oz.: 2 for $6.00
- Pure Leaf Iced Tea 64 fl. oz.: 2 for $6.00
- Bumble Bee Solid White Albacore Tuna 4/20 oz. box: $4.99 each
- Gimme Roasted Seaweed Snacks Multipack 6 ct.: $5.99 each
- GOGO SqueeZ Applesauce Pouches 12/38.4 oz. or 10/30 oz. box: $6.99 each
- Keebler Crackers Multipack 9-21.7 oz.: $6.99 each
- Utz Variety Snack Pack 8/16.65-18 oz.: $8.99 each
- Nature's Promise Uncured Ham Steak 6 oz.: $3.00 each
- Capri Sun 10 ct.: 2 for $6.00
- V8 Red or Veggie Blends Juice 46 fl. oz.: 2 for $6.00
- Keebler Sandwich Crackers 11 oz.: $3.99 each
- Righteous Felon Meat Sticks Multipack 6 oz.: $10.99 each
- Hershey's Theater Box 3.5-6 oz.: 4 for $5.00
- Hershey's Snack Size 6.8-11.4 oz. bag: $2.00 off
- Giant Mac and Cheese 4 pack: 2 for $8.00
Frozen on sale:
- DiGiorno Hand-Tossed, Rising Crust, Wood Fired, Ultra Thin or Croissant Crust Pizza 14.1-29.3 oz.: $4.49 each (with digital coupon), 2 for $10.00 (without)
- Ben & Jerry's Dairy or Non-Dairy Ice Cream 14.4-16 fl. oz.: $3.49 each (with digital coupon), 2 for $9.00 (without)
- Coffee mate Creamer, Starbucks Iced Coffee or Cold Brew 40-64 fl. oz.: $4.99 each (with digital coupon), $5.99 each (without)
- Stouffer's Family Size Meals or Mac & Cheese 28-40 oz.: $8.99 each
- Barstool Sports Pizza 13.4-14.4 oz.: $5.99 each
- Totino's Pizza Rolls 24.46 oz.: 2 for $10.00
- P.F. Chang's or Bertolli Skillet Meals: $6.99 each
- Jimmy Dean Delights 16.4-20.4 oz.: $7.49 each
- Stouffer's Satisfying Servings or Yellowstone Entrées 9-20 oz.: $4.99 each
- Banquet Mega Breakfast Bowl 9-10.5 oz.: 2 for $8.00
- Blue Bunny Mini Swirls Cones 18-18.4 fl. oz.: 2 for $7.00 (with digital coupon), 2 for $8.00 (without)
- Häagen-Dazs Ice Cream or Bars 28 fl. oz. or 18.4 fl. oz.: $6.99 each
- Hillshire Farm Deli Sandwiches 8-10.74 oz.: 2 for $11.00
- Smucker's Uncrustables 7.2-8 oz.: $4.49 each
- Margaritaville Shrimp 8-10 oz.: $6.99 each
- Kemps Frozen Yogurt 48 fl. oz.: $4.00 each
- Blue Bunny Soft Frozen Dairy Dessert 46 fl. oz.: $4.00 each
- Pillsbury Toaster Strudel or Scrambles 7.2-11.7 oz.: $3.00 each
🛒 Estimated Shopping Cost
Based on sale prices for items in this plan
Some sale prices require the store's loyalty card or a clipped digital coupon. Check the flyer before you shop.
$70.58
for 4 people · $17.64 per person
📍 Disclaimer: Prices and availability are based on the Giant weekly sales flyer for the week of August 19, 2026. Flyers are sourced from store websites and weekly flyer aggregator sites. Actual prices may vary by location. Always verify prices at your local store. We are not affiliated with Giant.