Giant Standard Meal Plan

BUDGET RATIONALE

Protein ranking (most economical to most expensive per serving for 4 people):
- Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts (Family Size): $1.99/lb with digital coupon - 2 lbs feeds 4, roughly $3.98 for 4 people (~$1.00/person)
- Fresh Split Chicken Breasts (Family Size): $2.49/lb - 2 lbs feeds 4, roughly $4.98 for 4 people (~$1.25/person)
- Fresh Chicken Wings (Family Size): $2.49/lb - 2.5 lbs feeds 4, roughly $6.23 for 4 people (~$1.56/person)
- Baby Back-Style Pork Ribs or Boneless Center-Cut Pork Chops: $2.99/lb - 2 lbs feeds 4, roughly $5.98 for 4 people (~$1.50/person) [pork chops used]
- 80% Lean Ground Beef (Family Size): $3.99/lb - 1.5 lbs feeds 4, roughly $5.99 for 4 people (~$1.50/person)
- Premio Fresh Dinner or Holmes Smokehouse Sausage: $4.99 each - 1 package feeds 4, roughly $4.99 for 4 people (~$1.25/person)
- Nathan's Beef Franks: $4.99 each - 1 package feeds 4, roughly $4.99 for 4 people (~$1.25/person)
- Giant Rotisserie Chicken: $6.99 each - 1 bird feeds 4, roughly $6.99 for 4 people (~$1.75/person)
- London Broil: $5.99/lb - 2 lbs feeds 4, roughly $11.98 for 4 people (~$3.00/person)
- Jumbo Raw EZ Peel Shrimp: $6.99/lb - 2 lbs feeds 4, roughly $13.98 for 4 people (~$3.50/person)
- Snow Crab Clusters: $9.99/lb with digital coupon - 2 lbs feeds 4, roughly $19.98 for 4 people (~$5.00/person)
- Sockeye Salmon Fillets: $16.99/lb - 2 lbs feeds 4, roughly $33.98 for 4 people (~$8.50/person)

Why these meals: The four everyday nights lean on the week's strongest per-pound values: Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts at $1.99/lb with the digital coupon is the single best protein deal on the flyer and anchors Monday's skillet dinner for under $4 total on protein. Boneless Center-Cut Pork Chops at $2.99/lb give Tuesday a hearty, different-textured meal for about $6, and Premio Fresh Dinner Sausage at $4.99 flat keeps Wednesday's one-pan dinner well under $5. Ground Beef at $3.99/lb rounds out Thursday with a classic, crowd-pleasing format for about $6. Friday is the one premium night, and Jumbo Raw EZ Peel Shrimp at $6.99/lb was chosen over London Broil, Snow Crab, and Salmon because it delivers the most festive, flavorful experience at the lowest premium-tier cost - roughly $14 for 2 lbs versus $34 or more for salmon. Snow Crab and Salmon were deliberately skipped because even on sale they would push the per-person total well past the $18 ceiling on their own. The week also leans on the 8-for-$2.00 sweet corn deal and other produce sales to keep sides interesting and affordable without adding much to the total.

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Skillet-Seared Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts with Sweet Corn and Green Pepper
Description: Boneless, skinless chicken breasts are seasoned and seared in a hot skillet until golden and cooked through, then served alongside sweet corn cut from the cob and sauteed green pepper strips. The combination is bright, summery, and satisfying with very little hands-on time.
Sale items used: Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts (Family Size), Sweet Corn (White or Yellow), Green Peppers
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: Use 2 lbs of Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts (Family Size) for 4 people. Buy 4 ears of Sweet Corn (half of the 8-for-$2.00 deal) and 2 Green Peppers. Clip the digital coupon before checkout to get the $1.99/lb price on the chicken.
Recipes:
- Garlic Butter Chicken with Zucchini and Corn
- Creamed Corn Skillet Chicken

Tuesday
Meal: Pan-Seared Boneless Center-Cut Pork Chops with Broccoli Florets and Peach Salsa
Description: Boneless Center-Cut Pork Chops are seasoned and pan-seared to a golden crust, then finished with a quick fresh salsa made from California Peaches and Pace Salsa. Giant Broccoli Florets are steamed alongside for a colorful, balanced plate.
Sale items used: Baby Back-Style Pork Ribs or Boneless Center-Cut Pork Chops (use Boneless Center-Cut Pork Chops), California Peaches, Giant Broccoli Florets, Pace Salsa or Picante Sauce
Prep time: 35 minutes
Serving note: Use 2 lbs of Boneless Center-Cut Pork Chops for 4 people (roughly one chop per person). Use 1 lb of California Peaches and 1 bag of Giant Broccoli Florets. Buy 1 jar of Pace Salsa (part of the 2-for-$6.00 deal; use the second jar as a pantry condiment or skip the second if not needed).

Wednesday
Meal: Stovetop Premio Sausage and Sweet Corn with Vidalia Onion and Bell Peppers
Description: Premio Fresh Dinner Sausage links are browned in a skillet, then sliced and tossed with sweet corn kernels, sliced Sweet Vidalia Onion, and Giant Rainbow Bell Peppers for a hearty one-pan dinner. The natural sweetness of the onion and peppers balances the savory sausage beautifully.
Sale items used: Premio Fresh Dinner or Holmes Smokehouse Sausage, Sweet Corn (White or Yellow), Sweet Vidalia Onions, Giant Rainbow Bell Peppers
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: Use 1 package of Premio Fresh Dinner or Holmes Smokehouse Sausage for 4 people. Use 4 ears of Sweet Corn (the remaining 4 from the 8-for-$2.00 deal purchased Monday), 1 Sweet Vidalia Onion, and 1 package of Giant Rainbow Bell Peppers.
Recipes:
- Easy Italian Sausage, Peppers & Onions Skillet
- Sausage and Veggies Skillet

Thursday
Meal: Ground Beef Tacos with Avocado, Tomatoes, and Shredded Cheese
Description: Seasoned 80% Lean Ground Beef is browned in a skillet and loaded into taco shells from the Old El Paso Taco Shell Kit, then topped with sliced Hass Avocado, Taste of Inspirations Campari Tomatoes, and Cabot Shredded-style Cheese. This is a fast, fun, build-your-own dinner that works great for a weeknight crowd.
Sale items used: 80% Lean Ground Beef (Family Size), Old El Paso Taco Shell Kit, Hass Avocados, Taste of Inspirations Wild Wonders, Campari or Angel Sweet Tomatoes, Cabot Chunks, Cracker Cuts or Sliced Cheese
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use 1.5 lbs of 80% Lean Ground Beef (Family Size) for 4 people. Buy 3 Old El Paso Taco Shell Kits to hit the 3-for-$1.49 deal price (use one kit this night and store the others). Use 3 Hass Avocados (one set of the 3-for-$5.00 deal), 1 container of Taste of Inspirations Campari or Angel Sweet Tomatoes, and 1 package of Cabot Chunks, Cracker Cuts or Sliced Cheese.
Recipes:
- Easy Taco-Stuffed Avocado Recipe
- Ground Beef Tacos with Tomato-Avocado Salsa

Friday
Meal: Sauteed Jumbo Raw EZ Peel Shrimp with Green or Yellow Squash and Garlic over Minute Rice
Description: Jumbo Raw EZ Peel Shrimp are peeled and sauteed in a hot skillet with sliced Green or Yellow Squash until the shrimp are pink and just cooked through, finished with garlic and a squeeze of lemon. Served over Minute Rice Cups for a quick, restaurant-quality dinner that feels like a treat.
Sale items used: Jumbo Raw EZ Peel Shrimp, Green or Yellow Squash, Minute Rice Cups
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use 2 lbs of Jumbo Raw EZ Peel Shrimp for 4 people. Use 1 lb of Green or Yellow Squash and 2 Minute Rice Cups (one 2-for-$4.00 deal). Garlic, olive oil, and lemon are pantry staples.
Recipes:
- Garlic Butter Shrimp Zucchini Rice
- 15 Minute One Pan Shrimp and Rice

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts (Family Size) (2 lbs): $3.98
- Sweet Corn (White or Yellow) (8 ears, 8 for $2.00): $2.00
- Green Peppers (x2): $1.98
- Baby Back-Style Pork Ribs or Boneless Center-Cut Pork Chops - Boneless Center-Cut Pork Chops (2 lbs): $5.98
- California Peaches (1 lb): $1.99
- Giant Broccoli Florets (x1): $2.49
- Pace Salsa or Picante Sauce (x1, part of 2 for $6.00): $3.00
- Premio Fresh Dinner or Holmes Smokehouse Sausage (x1): $4.99
- Sweet Vidalia Onions (x1): $3.49
- Giant Rainbow Bell Peppers (x1): $3.49
- 80% Lean Ground Beef (Family Size) (1.5 lbs): $5.99
- Old El Paso Taco Shell Kit (x3, 3 for $1.49 each): $4.47
- Hass Avocados (3 for $5.00): $5.00
- Taste of Inspirations Wild Wonders, Campari or Angel Sweet Tomatoes (x1): $3.49
- Cabot Chunks, Cracker Cuts or Sliced Cheese (x1): $3.29
- Jumbo Raw EZ Peel Shrimp (2 lbs): $13.98
- Green or Yellow Squash (1 lb): $1.99
- Minute Rice Cups (2 for $4.00): $4.00

Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil or cooking oil
- Garlic (fresh or minced)
- Salt and black pepper
- Lemon (for shrimp)
- Taco seasoning (or use McCormick Perfect Pinch Seasoning if desired from the sale)
- Sour cream (optional taco topping)