Giant Standard Meal Plan

SALE ITEMS FOUND

Meats on sale:
- Whole Pork Picnic Roast: $1.99/lb
- Perdue Chicken Thighs: $2.99/lb
- Giant Smoked or Fresh Dinner Sausage: $3.99 each
- EZ Peel Shrimp: $11.98 for 2 lb. bag
- Fresh Split Chicken Breast: $2.99/lb

Vegetables on sale:
- Sweet Corn: $1.99 for 5 ct tray
- Giant Peeled Baby Cut Carrots: $1.99 for 2 lb. bag
- Giant Green Beans or Brussels Sprouts: $2.99/lb
- Vine Ripe Tomatoes: $1.99/lb
- Iceberg Lettuce: $1.99 each
- Nature's Promise Organic Grape Tomatoes: $3.99 each

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Stovetop-Braised Pork Picnic Roast with Sweet Corn and Baby Cut Carrots
Description: A generous portion of pork picnic roast is seasoned with garlic, paprika, and herbs, then slowly braised on the stovetop until fork-tender and deeply flavorful. Served alongside sweet corn on the cob and steamed baby cut carrots, this is a hearty, comforting meal that feels special without breaking the budget.
Sale items used: Whole Pork Picnic Roast ($1.99/lb), Sweet Corn ($1.99 for 5 ct tray), Giant Peeled Baby Cut Carrots ($1.99 for 2 lb. bag)
Prep time: 30 minutes active, 2 to 2.5 hours total braising time
Serving note: Purchase approximately 2 lbs of pork picnic roast for 2 people (roughly 1 lb per person accounting for bone weight), costing about $3.98. Use 2 ears of corn from the 5-count tray and about 1 cup of baby carrots per person from the 2 lb. bag. Because the braise takes 2+ hours, start it by early afternoon or braise the roast the night before and reheat gently for a stress-free weeknight dinner.
Recipes:
- Crock Pot Pork Roast, Potatoes, and Carrots Recipe
- Best Crock Pot Pork Roast with Potatoes and Carrots - Kristine's Kitchen

Tuesday
Meal: Pan-Seared Perdue Chicken Thighs with Green Beans and Vine Ripe Tomatoes
Description: Bone-in Perdue chicken thighs are seasoned and seared skin-side down in a hot skillet until golden and crispy, then finished through to juicy perfection. A quick saute of fresh green beans and sliced vine ripe tomatoes rounds out the plate with bright, summery flavor.
Sale items used: Perdue Chicken Thighs ($2.99/lb), Giant Green Beans or Brussels Sprouts ($2.99/lb), Vine Ripe Tomatoes ($1.99/lb)
Prep time: 35 minutes
Serving note: Purchase approximately 1.5 lbs of chicken thighs for 2 people (2 to 3 thighs each), costing about $4.49. Buy 0.5 lb of green beans at $1.50 and 0.5 lb of vine ripe tomatoes at about $1.00. All quantities are well-suited to a single skillet meal with no leftovers to manage.
Recipes:
- Chicken and Green Beans Recipe | Life's Ambrosia
- Greek Sheet Pan Chicken Meal – Kalyn's Kitchen

Wednesday
Meal: Giant Smoked Dinner Sausage Skillet with Prego Sauce and Giant Pasta
Description: Sliced Giant smoked dinner sausage is browned in a skillet, then simmered with Prego marinara sauce until rich and savory. Tossed with tender Giant pasta and finished with a sprinkle of Giant Parmesan cheese, this one-pan meal comes together in under 30 minutes.
Sale items used: Giant Smoked or Fresh Dinner Sausage ($3.99 each), Prego Sauce ($1.99 each), Giant Pasta ($0.99 each), Giant Parmesan Cheese ($1.99 each)
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: One link of smoked dinner sausage is plenty for 2 people when sliced and combined with pasta. Use half a box of Giant pasta (about 8 oz) and half a jar of Prego sauce, saving the rest for another use. The Parmesan cheese will last well beyond this week as a pantry staple.

Thursday
Meal: Garlic Butter EZ Peel Shrimp with Sweet Corn and Iceberg Lettuce Salad
Description: EZ Peel shrimp are tossed in a garlic butter sauce with a squeeze of lemon and a pinch of red pepper flakes, then cooked quickly in a skillet until pink and slightly caramelized at the edges. Served with sweet corn on the cob and a crisp iceberg lettuce salad, this meal feels like a summer restaurant treat at a fraction of the cost.
Sale items used: EZ Peel Shrimp ($11.98 for 2 lb. bag), Sweet Corn ($1.99 for 5 ct tray, already purchased Monday), Iceberg Lettuce ($1.99 each)
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Use approximately 1 lb of shrimp from the 2 lb. bag for 2 people (about 0.5 lb per person), reserving the remaining 1 lb in the freezer for future use. The 2 lb. bag costs $11.98, so the portion used this meal represents about $5.99 in value. Use 2 more ears of corn from the tray purchased Monday and half the head of iceberg lettuce for the salad.
Recipes:
- Honey Lemon Shrimp Salad (with Lettuce) - Averie Cooks
- Shrimp and Corn Salad - Easy Salads

Friday
Meal: Old El Paso Taco Kit with Fresh Split Chicken Breast, Grape Tomatoes, and Iceberg Lettuce
Description: Seasoned shredded chicken breast fills crispy Old El Paso taco shells, topped with halved grape tomatoes and shredded iceberg lettuce for a fresh, crowd-pleasing taco night. The kit includes shells, seasoning, and sauce, making this a nearly effortless Friday meal with big flavor.
Sale items used: Old El Paso Dinner Kit ($1.99 each), Fresh Split Chicken Breast ($2.99/lb), Nature's Promise Organic Grape Tomatoes ($3.99 each), Iceberg Lettuce ($1.99 each, already purchased Thursday)
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: Purchase approximately 1 lb of split chicken breast for 2 people at about $2.99, yielding plenty of shredded meat for 3 to 4 tacos each. The Old El Paso kit typically contains 10 to 12 shells, which is more than enough for 2 people. Use the remaining iceberg lettuce from Thursday and the full container of grape tomatoes, using any extras as a side salad.
Recipes:
- Easy Shredded Chicken Tacos - Mexican Recipes - Old El Paso
- Easy Grilled Chicken Tacos - Mexican Recipes - Old El Paso
- Easy Oven Baked Chicken Tacos - Mexican Recipes - Old El Paso

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Whole Pork Picnic Roast (2 lbs): $3.98
- Perdue Chicken Thighs (1.5 lbs): $4.49
- Giant Smoked Dinner Sausage (x1): $3.99
- EZ Peel Shrimp (1 bag, 2 lbs): $11.98
- Fresh Split Chicken Breast (1 lb): $2.99
- Sweet Corn (x1 tray, 5 ct): $1.99
- Giant Peeled Baby Cut Carrots (x1 bag, 2 lbs): $1.99
- Giant Green Beans (0.5 lb): $1.50
- Vine Ripe Tomatoes (0.5 lb): $1.00
- Iceberg Lettuce (x1 head): $1.99
- Nature's Promise Organic Grape Tomatoes (x1): $3.99
- Prego Sauce (x1): $1.99
- Giant Pasta (x1 box): $0.99
- Giant Parmesan Cheese (x1): $1.99
- Old El Paso Dinner Kit (x1): $1.99

Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil or butter (for searing and sauteing)
- Garlic (fresh or minced, used Monday, Thursday, and Friday)
- Salt and black pepper
- Paprika and dried herbs (thyme, oregano) for the pork braise
- Red pepper flakes (for the shrimp)
- Lemon (for the shrimp butter sauce)
- Chicken broth or water (for braising the pork)