Giant Standard Meal Plan
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BUDGET RATIONALE
Why these meals: This week's flyer has a solid lineup of economical proteins that anchor four of the five dinners without stretching the budget. Eckrich Smoked Sausage at the Buy 3 for $4.00 deal and Carando Meatballs at the same deal are the two best values on the flyer, each feeding four people for around $8.00 total, so they each earn a weeknight. Ground beef at $5.99/lb is a reliable everyday protein that comes in around $9.00 for a generous 1.5-lb portion, and Boneless Center-Cut Pork Chops at $4.99/lb give you a satisfying, different-textured dinner for about $10.00. The Raw EZ Peel Shrimp at $15.98 for the 2 lb. bag is the most expensive protein per serving this week, but it is the single premium night and the whole bag feeds four people well, making it the best premium value compared to the per-pound deli meats or Just Bare Chicken. Skipping the Boar's Head turkey at $8.99/lb and the St. Louis Ribs (which need long cook times and more weight per person) keeps the week's total in a comfortable range.
5-DAY MEAL PLAN
Monday
Meal: Skillet Ground Beef Tacos with Sweet Corn and Grape Tomatoes
Description: Seasoned 85% lean ground beef is browned in a skillet and spooned into taco shells, topped with fresh grape tomatoes and sweet corn cut from the cob for a bright, satisfying weeknight dinner. The combination of juicy beef, crisp corn, and tangy tomatoes makes this a crowd-pleasing meal that comes together in well under 30 minutes.
Sale items used: 85% Lean Ground Beef, Taco Bell Taco Shells Kit, Giant Tray Pack Sweet Corn 5 ct. tray, Nature's Promise Salad Blend or Giant Mini Cucumbers or Grape Tomatoes
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use 1.5 lbs of 85% Lean Ground Beef, 1 Taco Bell Taco Shells Kit (provides shells and seasoning packet), 2 ears of sweet corn from 1 tray of Giant Tray Pack Sweet Corn (5 ct. tray), and 1 pkg Nature's Promise Salad Blend or Giant Mini Cucumbers or Grape Tomatoes for topping. Each person gets 3 tacos.
Tuesday
Meal: Simmered Carando Meatballs with Prego Pasta Sauce over Egg Noodles
Description: Carando Meatballs are heated through in Prego Pasta Sauce on the stovetop until warmed and coated in a rich tomato sauce, then ladled over egg noodles for a hearty Italian-style dinner. This is a fast, deeply satisfying meal that leans on two great sale deals to keep the cost very low.
Sale items used: Carando Meatballs 16 oz. pkg. (x2, Buy 3 for $4.00 each), Prego Pasta Sauce
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Use 2 pkgs of Carando Meatballs (32 oz. total, about 8 meatballs per person) and 1 jar of Prego Pasta Sauce. Serve over pantry egg noodles or spaghetti. Both meatball packages are purchased at the $4.00 each promotional price.
Wednesday
Meal: Pan-Seared Boneless Center-Cut Pork Chops with Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Green Beans
Description: Boneless Center-Cut Pork Chops are seasoned and seared in a hot skillet until golden and cooked through, served alongside oven-roasted sweet potato chunks and steamed Nature's Promise Organic Green Beans for a well-rounded, colorful plate. The natural sweetness of the potatoes pairs beautifully with the savory, lightly crusted pork.
Sale items used: Boneless Center-Cut Pork Chops Giant, Family Size, Nature's Promise Organic Sweet Potatoes US No. 1 3 lb. bag, Nature's Promise Organic Green Beans, Vegetable Medley or Broccoli Florets 10 oz. bag
Prep time: 40 minutes
Serving note: Use 2 lbs of Boneless Center-Cut Pork Chops (about one 8 oz. chop per person), 1 bag of Nature's Promise Organic Sweet Potatoes (use roughly half the bag, about 1.5 lbs, for this meal), and 1 bag of Nature's Promise Organic Green Beans, Vegetable Medley or Broccoli Florets. Start the sweet potatoes in the oven first at 425 degrees F for about 25 minutes, then sear the chops while the potatoes finish.
Thursday
Meal: Eckrich Smoked Sausage and Sweet Corn Sheet-Pan Bake with Salad
Description: Sliced Eckrich Smoked Sausage links are arranged on a sheet pan with sweet corn cut from the cob and roasted at high heat until the sausage is browned and the corn is lightly caramelized at the edges, then served with a fresh side salad. This one-pan dinner is easy to assemble, full of smoky flavor, and on the table in about 35 minutes.
Sale items used: Eckrich Smoked Sausage 13-14 oz. pkg. (x2, Buy 3 for $4.00 each), Giant Tray Pack Sweet Corn 5 ct. tray, Nature's Promise Salad Blend or Giant Mini Cucumbers or Grape Tomatoes
Prep time: 35 minutes
Serving note: Use 2 pkgs of Eckrich Smoked Sausage (about 26-28 oz. total, roughly 6-7 oz. per person), 2 ears of sweet corn from the same 5 ct. tray purchased Monday (3 ears remain), and 1 pkg of Nature's Promise Salad Blend or Giant Mini Cucumbers or Grape Tomatoes for the side salad. Both sausage packages are purchased at the $4.00 each promotional price.
Friday
Meal: Garlic Butter Pan-Sauteed Raw EZ Peel Shrimp with Hot House Cucumber Salad
Description: Raw EZ Peel Shrimp are peeled, patted dry, and sauteed in a hot skillet with garlic butter until pink and just cooked through, served alongside a cool, crisp sliced Hot House Cucumber salad dressed with a splash of vinegar and olive oil. The quick cook time on the shrimp makes this an impressive but genuinely fast Friday dinner that feels like a treat.
Sale items used: Raw EZ Peel Shrimp 16-20 ct., Farm Raised, 2 lb. bag, Hot House Cucumbers
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Use the full 2 lb. bag of Raw EZ Peel Shrimp (about 0.5 lb per person, roughly 8-10 shrimp each at 16-20 ct. per lb). Use 1 Hot House Cucumber, sliced thin, for the salad. Peel and devein shrimp before cooking; the EZ Peel cut makes this fast. Serve with pantry rice or crusty bread if desired.
Recipes:
- Garlic Butter Shrimp
🛒 Shopping List
SHOPPING LIST
Buy on sale:
- 85% Lean Ground Beef (1.5 lbs): $8.99
- Taco Bell Taco Shells Kit (x1): $2.99
- Giant Tray Pack Sweet Corn 5 ct. tray (x1): $3.99
- Nature's Promise Salad Blend or Giant Mini Cucumbers or Grape Tomatoes (x2 pkgs): $5.98
- Carando Meatballs 16 oz. pkg. (x2 at $4.00 each promotional price): $8.00
- Prego Pasta Sauce (x1): $1.99
- Boneless Center-Cut Pork Chops Giant, Family Size (2 lbs): $9.98
- Nature's Promise Organic Sweet Potatoes US No. 1, 3 lb. bag (x1): $2.99
- Nature's Promise Organic Green Beans, Vegetable Medley or Broccoli Florets 10 oz. bag (x1): $2.99
- Eckrich Smoked Sausage 13-14 oz. pkg. (x2 at $4.00 each promotional price): $8.00
- Raw EZ Peel Shrimp 16-20 ct., Farm Raised, 2 lb. bag (x1): $15.98
- Hot House Cucumbers (x1): $1.99
Pantry staples needed:
- Egg noodles or spaghetti (for Tuesday)
- Garlic
- Olive oil or neutral cooking oil
- Butter
- Salt, black pepper, and basic spices (cumin, chili powder, paprika)
- White or red wine vinegar (for cucumber salad)
- Cooking spray or additional oil for sheet pan
🏷️ All sale items this week
SALE ITEMS FOUND
Meats on sale:
- 85% Lean Ground Beef: $5.99/lb
- Giant Store Baked Turkey Sliced to Order or Prepackaged: $7.99/lb
- Eastern Peaches: $3.99/lb
- Raw EZ Peel Shrimp 16-20 ct., Farm Raised, 2 lb. bag: $15.98 for 2 lb. bag
- St. Louis-Style Pork Ribs Previously Frozen: $5.99/lb
- Boneless Center-Cut Pork Chops Giant, Family Size: $4.99/lb
- Just Bare Lightly Breaded or Roasted Chicken: $6.99/lb
- Johnsonville Fresh Breakfast Sausage: $4.99/lb
- Johnsonville Fresh Dinner Sausage: $5.99/lb
- Lunchable Unos: $2.50 each
- Cedar Bay By The Sea Air Fryer Meal: $7.99 each
- transOCEAN Imitation Crab Refrigerated, 8 oz. pkg.: $4.99 each
- Boar's Head Maple Glazed Honey Coat Turkey Breast Sliced to Order: $8.99/lb
- Giant Sweet Off The Bone Ham Sliced to Order or Prepackaged: $5.99/lb
- Eckrich Smoked Sausage 13-14 oz. pkg.: $2.99 each, Buy 3 for $4.00 each
- Smithfield Pork Tenderloin or Filet 19.2-23 oz. pkg.: $5.99 each, Buy 3 for $4.00 each
- Nathan's Beef Franks 10-12 oz. pkg.: $4.99 each, Buy 3 for $4.00 each
- Carando Meatballs 16 oz. pkg.: $3.99 each, Buy 3 for $4.00 each
- Smithfield Anytime Favorites Ham 8 oz. pkg.: $2.99 each, Buy 3 for $4.00 each
- Prime Fresh Lunchmeat 7-8 oz. pkg.: $2.99 each, Buy 3 for $4.00 each
- Illshire Farm Lunchmeat 6 oz. pkg.: $2.99 each
Deli and prepared on sale:
- Giant Entrées 11.55-18.71 oz. pkg.: $5.99 each
- Ithaca Hummus 10 oz. cont.: $3.99 each
- Claussen Pickles 20-32 oz. jar: $3.99 each
Produce on sale:
- Nature's Promise Salad Blend or Giant Mini Cucumbers or Grape Tomatoes: $2.99 each
- Raspberries or Blackberries 6 oz. pkg.: $3.99 each
- Nature's Promise Organic Red or Green Seedless Grapes 2 lb. clamshell pkg.: $4.99 each
- Nature's Promise Organic Sweet Potatoes US No. 1, 3 lb. bag: $2.99 each
- Nature's Promise Organic Green Beans, Vegetable Medley or Broccoli Florets 10 oz. bag: $2.99 each
- Hot House Cucumbers: $1.99 each
- Giant Tray Pack Sweet Corn 5 ct. tray: $3.99 each
- Bagged Peaches, Seedless Watermelon Halves or Quarters 2 lb. bag: $3.99 each
- Halos Mandarins 2 lb. bag: $3.99 each
Dairy and eggs on sale:
- Giant Grade A Large White Eggs 18 ct. ctn: $2.99 each
- Almond Breeze Almondmilk or Coffee mate Creamer 28-64 fl oz. cont.: Buy 2 for $5.00
- Pete & Gerry's Grade A Organic Brown Eggs 12 ct. ctn: $4.99 each
- FAGE Sour Cream: $3.99 each
- Chobani Flip or High Protein Yogurt 45-67 oz. cont.: $5.99 each
- Turkey Hill Drinks 1 gal. jug: $3.99 each
- Welch's Fruit Juice Drink 59 oz. ctn: $2.99 each
- Maola Milk 64 fl oz. ctn: $3.99 each
- Chobani Coffee Creamer 24 fl oz. ct.: $3.99 each
- Land O Lakes Butter Spreads 6.5-8 oz. cont.: $3.99 each
- Philadelphia Cream Cheese Spread 7.5-8 oz. cont.: $2.99 each
- Giant Pumpkin Whipped Topping 13 oz. can: $2.99 each
- Turkey Hill Pumpkin Pie Ice Cream 46 fl oz. cont.: $4.99 each
- Stonyfield Organic Yogurt: Buy 3 for $4.00 each
- Oikos Multi-Serve Yogurt 32 oz. cont.: Buy 3 for $4.00 each
- Danimals Smoothie 37.2 fl oz. pkg.: Buy 3 for $4.00 each
Bakery and bread on sale:
- Thomas' Bagels, Swirl Bread Almond Breeze Almondmilk or Muffin Tops or Rustik Bread or Bagels or Coffee mate Creamer: Buy 2 for $5.00
- Giant Sliced Panini Bread 16-17 oz. loaf: $3.99 each
- Giant Specialty Rolls Cheese or Deluxe Pizza, Southwest or Cheesecake, 4 ct. pkg.: $4.99 each
- Giant Round Top White Bread 20 oz. loaf: $2.49 each
- Old Tyme Bread or Potato, Gameday or Artisan's Choice Rolls, Bagels, English Muffins or Swirl Bread: Buy 3 for $4.00 each
- Pillsbury Grands! Rolls 17.5 oz. pkg.: $3.99 each
- Sweet Loren's Ready-to-Bake Cookie Dough 9.6-18 oz. pkg.: $4.99 each
Pantry on sale:
- Tostitos or Popcorners 6-14.73 oz. or 6.5-7 oz. pkg.: Buy 2 for $5.00
- Polar Seltzer or Canada Dry 12/12 fl. oz. cans: Buy 2 for $5.00
- Pepsi or Gatorade 24/12 fl. oz. cans or 1/12 fl oz. btl.: Buy 2 for $5.00
- Snyder's of Hanover Pretzels, Late July Tortilla or Cape Cod Potato Chips: $2.99 each
- Nabisco belVita, Oreo, Cakesters or Ritz Crackers: Buy 2 for $5.00
- Nature's Garden Snacks: $2.99 each
- Dunkin' Coffee: $5.99 each
- Grace Chips 1-12 oz. bag: $2.99 each
- Hellmann's Mayonnaise or Enchilada Sauce: $3.99 each
- Frank's RedHot Sauce 12 oz. btl.: $2.49 each
- Starkist Chunk Light Tuna Can 5 oz. can: $0.79 each
- Dole Fruit Bowls 4 ct.: $1.99 each
- Campbell's Condensed Soup, SpaghettiOs or Knorr Sides: $0.99 each
- Carbone Alfredo or Pasta Sauce: $2.49 each
- Taco Bell Taco Shells Kit: $2.99 each
- Popeyes Biscuit Mix: $2.99 each
- Chick-fil-A or Popeyes Dipping Sauce: $1.99 each
- Buffalo Wild Wings Sauce 9.2 oz. btl.: $3.99 each
- By Chef Ramsay Meals 12 oz. btl.: $4.99 each
- Prego Pasta Sauce: $1.99 each
- Frito Lay Multipack 10 Count 5-12 oz. pkg.: $5.99 each
- Frito Lay Multipack 18 Count 27.13-42 oz. pkg.: $9.99 each
- Frito Lay Multipack 42 Count 9-20.25 oz. pkg.: $12.99 each
- V8 Multipacks 6/8, 6/15 or 8/55 fl oz. cans: $4.99 each
- Hunt's Snack Pack 4 ct. or 12 ct., 9-127 oz. pkg.: Buy 3 for $4.00 each
- Tazo Tea Concentrate 32 oz. ctn.: Buy 3 for $4.00 each
- The Ryl Co. Tea 6 fl oz. can: $1.99 each
- Sparkling ICE 17 oz. bt.: $1.99 each
- Vita Coco 1 Liter 33.8 fl oz. btl.: $2.99 each
- Capri Sun or Country Time 10 ct. pkg.: Buy 2 for $5.00
- Cheez-It, Kellogg's Town House or Keebler Club Crackers 17-21 oz. pkg.: $3.99 each
- Tic Tac Singles 100 ct. box: $1.99 each
- Lindt Classic Recipe or Excellence Bar 5.1-4.40 oz. bar: $1.99 each
- Giant Peanut Butter 16 oz. jar: $2.49 each
- Giant Concord Grape Jelly 20 oz. squeeze btl.: $2.49 each
- Giant Granola: $3.99 each
- Giant California Seedless Raisins 6 ct. pkg.: $2.49 each
- Giant Applesauce Cups 6 ct., 24 oz. pkg.: $2.49 each
- Bertolli Olive Oil 1-12 oz. bag: $4.99 each
- Starkist Macaroni & Cheese: $0.99 each
- Orville Redenbacher's Microwave Popcorn 13.96-19.75 oz. pkg.: Buy 3 for $4.00 each
- Pop-Tarts or Rice Krispies Treats Bars: Buy 3 for $4.00 each
- Pringles 4.9-5.5 oz. canister: Buy 3 for $4.00 each
- Annie's Crackers or Cookies 6.75-12 oz. pkg.: Buy 3 for $4.00 each
- Planters Peanuts 16 oz.: Buy 3 for $4.00 each
- Crispy Green Freeze-Dried Fruit 4 ct. pkg.: Buy 3 for $4.00 each
- SUR Water Enhancer 1.62 fl oz. cont.: Buy 3 for $4.00 each
- Zatarain's Entrées 9-12 oz. pkg.: Buy 3 for $4.00 each
- Deep Indian Kitchen Entrées or Dumplings 7.5-12 oz. pkg.: Buy 3 for $4.00 each
Frozen on sale:
- Marie Callender's Small or Layered Pot Pies or Bowls or Healthy Choice Café Steamers or Entrées: Buy 2 for $5.00
- Breyers Ice Cream 48 fl oz. cont.: $3.99 each
- Red Baron Pizza 15.7-23.5 oz. pkg.: $4.99 each
- Popsicle Novelties 24-29.7 oz. pkg.: $3.99 each
- JonnyPops Ice Pops 14.9-9.02 pkg.: $3.99 each
- Eggo Ice Cream Sandwiches 12-17 fl oz. pkg.: $3.99 each
- Rice Krispies Treats: $2.99 each
- Nick's Ice Cream 16 oz. cont.: $4.99 each
- Outshine Fruit Bars: $3.99 each
- Hot Pockets Sandwiches 8-15 oz. pkg.: $3.99 each
- MorningStar Farms Breakfast, Burgers or Entrées 52.5-105 oz. pkg.: Buy 3 for $4.00 each
- Kemps Frozen Yogurt or Sherbet 48-54 oz. cont.: Buy 3 for $4.00 each
- Blue Bunny Frozen Dessert 46 fl oz. cont.: Buy 3 for $4.00 each
- MAIN ST Bistro Roasted Potatoes or Baked Macaroni & Cheese 17-20 oz. pkg.: Buy 3 for $4.00 each
- PF. Chang's Bowl 1 oz. pkg.: $4.99 each
🛒 Estimated Shopping Cost
Based on sale prices for items in this plan
$73.87
for 4 people · $18.47 per person
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