Giant Low-Carb Meal Plan

BUDGET RATIONALE

Why these meals: Four of the five nights lean on the most wallet-friendly proteins on this flyer: Giant Fresh Dinner Sausage at around $1.12 per serving, Whole Fresh Pork Tenderloin at about $1.87 per serving, Fresh Chicken Thighs at about $2.00 per serving, and Baby Back-Style Pork Ribs at about $2.24 per serving. Those four proteins keep the bulk of the week very affordable. Tilapia earns the one premium night at roughly $4.00 per serving, which is actually the most budget-friendly of the higher-cost seafood options on this flyer - Domestic Shrimp and Large Cooked Cocktail Shrimp both run significantly more per serving, so tilapia was the clear pick for the single splurge night. Vegetables from the sale flyer - NatureSweet or Glorys Tomatoes, Giant Peeled Baby-Cut Carrots, Hanover Gold Line Vegetables, and Birds Eye Steamfresh Vegetables - fill out the plates without pushing the total higher. This is a flyer with very few low-carb pantry staples on sale, so the week stays tight by keeping the focus on fresh proteins and simple vegetable sides.

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Pan-Seared Fresh Dinner Sausage with Sauteed Tomatoes and Sargento Sliced Cheese
Description: Sliced Giant Fresh Dinner Sausage links are browned in a skillet until caramelized on the outside and cooked through, then served alongside halved NatureSweet or Glorys Tomatoes warmed in the same pan with garlic and olive oil. Sargento Sliced Cheese is melted over the sausage just before serving for a rich, savory finish that keeps every bite satisfying and low-carb.
Sale items used: Fresh Dinner Sausage Giant, NatureSweet or Glorys Tomatoes, Sargento Sliced Cheese
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use 1.5 lbs Fresh Dinner Sausage Giant (about 6 oz per person), 1 package NatureSweet or Glorys Tomatoes, and 1 package Sargento Sliced Cheese (2 slices per person). Slice sausage into coins before browning for faster, even cooking.
Recipes:
- Low carb Italian Sausage Skillet, One Pan, 20 Minute Meal
- Keto Cheesy Sausage & Peppers - Easy Low Carb Dinner

Tuesday
Meal: Oven-Roasted Fresh Chicken Thighs with McCormick Grill Mates Seasoning and Hanover Gold Line Vegetables
Description: Bone-in Fresh Chicken Thighs are coated in McCormick Grill Mates Bottle Blends seasoning and roasted in the oven at 425 degrees until the skin is golden and the meat is cooked through, reaching an internal temperature of 165 degrees. Hanover Gold Line Vegetables are heated on the stovetop and served alongside for a complete, colorful, low-carb plate.
Sale items used: Fresh Chicken Drumsticks or Thighs Giant, Grade A, Family Size, McCormick Grill Mates Bottle Blends, Hanover Gold Line Vegetables
Prep time: 45 minutes
Serving note: Use 2 lbs Fresh Chicken Drumsticks or Thighs Giant (about 8 oz per person, bone-in weight), 1 bottle McCormick Grill Mates Bottle Blends, and 2 packages Hanover Gold Line Vegetables. Pat chicken dry before seasoning for crispier skin.
Recipes:
- Low Carb Oven Baked Chicken Thighs - Stylish Cravings
- Oven Baked Chicken Thighs Recipe: Keto & Low Carb
- Crispy Oven Baked Chicken Thighs - Low Carb Spark

Wednesday
Meal: Skillet-Cooked Whole Fresh Pork Tenderloin Medallions with Kikkoman Sauce and Birds Eye Steamfresh Vegetables
Description: Whole Fresh Pork Tenderloin is sliced into medallions, seasoned, and seared in a hot skillet until browned and cooked through, then finished with a light drizzle of Kikkoman Sauce for a savory, umami-forward glaze. Birds Eye Steamfresh Vegetables are steamed and served alongside to round out the plate with color and fiber.
Sale items used: Whole Fresh Pork Tenderloin Giant, Boneless, Kikkoman Sauce, Birds Eye Steamfresh Vegetables
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: Use 1.5 lbs Whole Fresh Pork Tenderloin Giant, Boneless (about 6 oz per person), 1 bottle Kikkoman Sauce (use 2-3 tablespoons as a finishing drizzle), and 2 packages Birds Eye Steamfresh Vegetables. Slice tenderloin into 1-inch medallions for even, quick cooking.
Recipes:
- 3 Pepper Pork Tenderloin Medallions Skillet Dinner - low carb, 30 minutes
- Pork Medallions (Juicy Pork Tenderloin Medallions in Garlic Butter Sauce)
- Mediterranean Pork Tenderloin Medallions

Thursday
Meal: Baked Baby Back-Style Pork Ribs with Daisy Sour Cream Dipping Sauce and Giant Peeled Baby-Cut Carrots
Description: Baby Back-Style Pork Ribs are seasoned with salt, pepper, and garlic powder, then baked low and slow in the oven wrapped in foil until tender, finishing uncovered for a lightly browned exterior. Giant Peeled Baby-Cut Carrots are served raw alongside with Daisy Sour Cream as a cool, creamy dipping sauce to keep the meal fresh and balanced.
Sale items used: Baby Back-Style Pork Ribs, Daisy Sour Cream, Giant Peeled Baby-Cut Carrots
Prep time: 20 minutes active, approximately 2.5 hours total baking time - start ribs by early afternoon or wrap and refrigerate after the foil bake the night before, then finish uncovered for 20 minutes before serving.
Serving note: Use 3 lbs Baby Back-Style Pork Ribs (about 12 oz per person, bone-in weight), 1 container Daisy Sour Cream, and 1 bag Giant Peeled Baby-Cut Carrots. Carrots are a low-carb-friendly vegetable at roughly 6g net carbs per 3 oz serving - keep portions to about 3 oz per person to stay well under the 20g daily limit.
Recipes:
- Keto Oven Baked Baby Back Ribs
- Juicy Keto Ribs - Oven Baked Recipe - Low Carb Maven
- Easy Baked Baby Back Ribs in Oven Recipe | Keto-friendly Memphis Style

Friday
Meal: Pan-Fried Tilapia Fillets with Hellmann's Mayonnaise Herb Sauce and NatureSweet or Glorys Tomatoes
Description: Fresh Tilapia Fillets are seasoned with salt, pepper, and garlic, then pan-fried in olive oil until golden and flaky, creating a satisfying crispy crust without any breading. A quick sauce of Hellmann's Mayonnaise with lemon juice and herbs is spooned over the top, and NatureSweet or Glorys Tomatoes are served halved alongside for a bright, fresh contrast.
Sale items used: Tilapia Fillets Farm Raised, Fresh, Hellmann's Mayonnaise, NatureSweet or Glorys Tomatoes
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use 2 lbs Tilapia Fillets Farm Raised, Fresh (about 8 oz per person), 1 jar Hellmann's Mayonnaise (use 3-4 tablespoons for the sauce), and 1 package NatureSweet or Glorys Tomatoes. Pat fillets completely dry before frying for the best golden crust.
Recipes:
- Parmesan Crusted Tilapia - Wholesome Yum

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Fresh Dinner Sausage Giant (1.5 lbs): $4.49
- NatureSweet or Glorys Tomatoes (x2 packages): $4.98
- Sargento Sliced Cheese (x1 package): $3.99
- Fresh Chicken Drumsticks or Thighs Giant, Grade A, Family Size (2 lbs): $7.98
- McCormick Grill Mates Bottle Blends (x1 bottle): $2.56
- Hanover Gold Line Vegetables (x2 packages): $1.98
- Whole Fresh Pork Tenderloin Giant, Boneless (1.5 lbs): $7.49
- Kikkoman Sauce (x1 bottle): $1.99
- Birds Eye Steamfresh Vegetables (x2 packages): $3.98
- Baby Back-Style Pork Ribs (3 lbs): $8.97
- Daisy Sour Cream (x1 container): $2.49
- Giant Peeled Baby-Cut Carrots (x1 bag): $0.99
- Tilapia Fillets Farm Raised, Fresh (2 lbs): $15.98
- Hellmann's Mayonnaise (x1 jar): $3.99

Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil
- Garlic (fresh or powder)
- Salt and black pepper
- Lemon juice
- Dried herbs (such as parsley, thyme, or Italian seasoning)
- Foil (for rib bake)