Market Basket Standard Meal Plan

SALE ITEMS FOUND

Meats on sale:
- Shoulder Steak London Broil: $3.99/lb
- Fresh Chicken Thighs or Drumsticks: $1.49/lb
- Fresh Pork Tenderloin: $2.69/lb
- Fresh Ground Beef: $4.99/lb
- Polish Kielbasa Smoked: $3.49/lb
- Andouille Sausage: $3.99 for 12 oz
- Farm Raised Salmon Steaks: $9.99/lb
- Ocean Fresh Wild Sockeye Salmon Fillets: $9.99/lb
- Fresh Whole Chickens: $1.59/lb
- Chicken Breast Cutlets: $4.49/lb
- Ham Steak Anytime: $2.50 for 8 oz
- Hardwood Smoked Ham Grillsteak: $3.49 for 10 oz
- Boneless Simple Carve Ham: $3.99/lb
- Ground Turkey: $4.49/lb
- Polish Kielbasa Sliced: $4.99/lb

Vegetables on sale:
- Baby Potatoes: $3.99 for 3-lb bag
- Vidalia Onions: $0.99/lb
- Bagged Green Peppers: $1.29/lb
- Organic Veggie Broccoli Slaw: $2.50 for 10 oz
- Mini Marzano Tomatoes: $4.99 for 24 oz
- Caesar Kits: $2.50 for 9.8-10.75 oz

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Roasted Chicken Thighs with Baby Potatoes and Caesar Salad
Description: Two bone-in chicken thighs are seasoned and roasted until golden and crispy, served alongside oven-roasted baby potatoes that have been tossed with olive oil and herbs. A fresh Caesar kit rounds out the plate with crunchy romaine and creamy dressing for a complete and satisfying weeknight dinner.
Sale items used: Fresh Chicken Thighs ($1.49/lb), Baby Potatoes ($3.99 for 3-lb bag), Caesar Kit ($2.50)
Prep time: 45 minutes
Serving note: 2 chicken thighs (roughly 0.75 lb), 1 cup baby potatoes, 1 serving Caesar kit (about half the bag, save the rest)
Recipes:
- Caesar Chicken

Tuesday
Meal: Pork Tenderloin with Sauteed Green Peppers, Vidalia Onions, and Tri-Color Pasta
Description: A generous portion of sliced pork tenderloin is pan-seared and finished with sweet sauteed Vidalia onions and green peppers in a light pan sauce. It is served over a bed of tri-color pasta for a colorful and hearty meal that stretches the tenderloin beautifully for one.
Sale items used: Fresh Pork Tenderloin ($2.69/lb), Bagged Green Peppers ($1.29/lb), Vidalia Onions ($0.99/lb), Tri Color Pastene Pasta ($2.00 for 16 oz)
Prep time: 35 minutes
Serving note: 0.5 lb pork tenderloin, half a green pepper, half a small onion, 2 oz dry pasta (roughly 1 cup cooked)
Recipes:
- Creamy Pork Tenderloin Pasta

Wednesday
Meal: Smoked Kielbasa and Andouille Sausage Skillet with Mini Tomatoes and Green Peppers
Description: Sliced smoked kielbasa and andouille sausage are browned together in a skillet with green peppers and mini Marzano tomatoes until caramelized and fragrant. This smoky one-pan skillet comes together quickly and delivers bold, savory flavor with minimal cleanup.
Sale items used: Polish Kielbasa Smoked ($3.49/lb), Andouille Sausage ($3.99 for 12 oz), Mini Marzano Tomatoes ($4.99 for 24 oz), Bagged Green Peppers ($1.29/lb)
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: 0.25 lb kielbasa, roughly one-third of the 12 oz andouille pack, half a cup of mini tomatoes, half a green pepper (leftovers store well for Friday)
Recipes:
- Sausage and Peppers Skillet

Thursday
Meal: Baked Salmon Fillets with Roasted Baby Potatoes and Broccoli Slaw
Description: A single salmon fillet is seasoned with lemon and herbs and baked until flaky and tender, paired with leftover baby potatoes roasted crispy in the oven. The broccoli slaw is dressed simply with a splash of lemon juice and olive oil for a bright, fresh side that balances the richness of the salmon.
Sale items used: Farm Raised Salmon Steaks ($9.99/lb), Baby Potatoes (already purchased Monday), Organic Veggie Broccoli Slaw ($2.50 for 10 oz)
Prep time: 35 minutes
Serving note: 0.5 lb salmon fillet (one steak), 1 cup baby potatoes from the bag purchased Monday, half the broccoli slaw bag (save the rest for snacking)
Recipes:
- Sheet Pan Salmon with Roasted Potatoes and Broccoli

Friday
Meal: Ground Beef Taco Skillet with Refried Beans, Green Peppers, and Vidalia Onions
Description: Seasoned ground beef is browned with diced green peppers and Vidalia onions, then stirred together with refried beans for a hearty all-in-one taco skillet. Serve it straight from the pan with tortillas or over rice for a fun, filling end to the week using sale staples you already have on hand.
Sale items used: Fresh Ground Beef ($4.99/lb), Old El Paso Refried Beans ($2.00 for 16 oz), Bagged Green Peppers (already purchased), Vidalia Onions (already purchased)
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: 0.5 lb ground beef, half a can of refried beans (save the rest), half a green pepper, a quarter of a small onion
Recipes:
- Easy Taco Skillet

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Fresh Chicken Thighs (0.75 lb): $1.12
- Baby Potatoes (1 bag, 3 lb): $3.99
- Caesar Kit (x1): $2.50
- Fresh Pork Tenderloin (0.5 lb): $1.35
- Bagged Green Peppers (1 lb): $1.29
- Vidalia Onions (0.5 lb): $0.50
- Tri Color Pastene Pasta (1 pack, 16 oz): $2.00
- Polish Kielbasa Smoked (0.25 lb): $0.87
- Andouille Sausage (1 pack, 12 oz): $3.99
- Mini Marzano Tomatoes (1 pack, 24 oz): $4.99
- Farm Raised Salmon Steaks (0.5 lb): $5.00
- Organic Veggie Broccoli Slaw (1 pack, 10 oz): $2.50
- Fresh Ground Beef (0.5 lb): $2.50
- Old El Paso Refried Beans (1 can, 16 oz): $2.00

Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil
- Salt and black pepper
- Garlic powder or fresh garlic
- Dried Italian herbs or oregano
- Taco seasoning
- Lemon juice or fresh lemon
- Flour or corn tortillas (if desired for Friday)