Piggly Wiggly Kosher Meal Plan

BUDGET RATIONALE

Protein ranking (most economical to most expensive per serving for 4 people):
- Fresh Fryer Leg Quarters (10 lb. bag): $0.69/lb - about 2 lbs for 4 people = $1.38 per meal for 4 ($0.35/person)
- Butterball Fresh Ground Turkey (16 oz., 85% Lean): $3.99 each - 2 packages for 4 people = $7.98 per meal for 4 ($2.00/person)
- Fresh Ground Chuck (Family Pack): $5.99/lb - about 1.5 lbs for 4 people = $8.99 per meal for 4 ($2.25/person)
- Boneless Beef Shoulder Roast (USDA Choice Black Canyon Angus): $5.79/lb - about 2 lbs for 4 people = $11.58 per meal for 4 ($2.90/person)
- Boneless Beef Shoulder Steaks (USDA Choice Black Canyon Angus): $6.29/lb - about 1.5 lbs for 4 people = $9.44 per meal for 4 ($2.36/person)
- Boneless Beef Top Sirloin Steaks (Family Pack, USDA Choice Black Canyon Angus): $8.99/lb - about 1.5 lbs for 4 people = $13.49 per meal for 4 ($3.37/person) - PREMIUM

Why these meals: The star of this week is the Fresh Fryer Leg Quarters at just $0.69/lb, which is one of the best chicken prices you will find anywhere and anchors two of the five dinners at under $1.50 total for the protein. Ground turkey at $3.99 a pack and ground chuck at $5.99/lb round out the everyday protein nights with familiar, crowd-pleasing formats - a turkey taco skillet and a beef sloppy joe night - keeping those evenings very affordable. The Boneless Beef Shoulder Steaks at $6.29/lb earned the one premium night because they deliver a satisfying pan-seared steak experience at a noticeably lower price than the sirloin at $8.99/lb, making them the best premium value on this flyer. The Buy 5 Save $5 deal on Old El Paso products brings taco seasoning down to $0.99, and the 4/$6 Knorr Rice Sides deal adds inexpensive starch to two nights without inflating the total. The Bertolli Olive Oil at $9.99 is a large-format purchase that was deliberately skipped as a buy-on-sale item since the week only needs a small amount; pantry oil covers it. The week's total lands comfortably within the $10-$18 per person target.

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Braised Chicken Leg Quarters with Carrots and Vidalia Onions (Meat)
Description: Bone-in chicken leg quarters are browned in a skillet then simmered low and slow in chicken broth with sliced Vidalia onions and baby carrots until the meat is tender and the broth becomes a savory pan sauce. Serve over a Knorr Rice Side for a complete, filling dinner that uses the most economical protein on the flyer.
Sale items used: Fresh Fryer Leg Quarters (10 lb. bag), Green Giant Baby Peeled Carrots (1 lb. bag), Sweet Vidalia Onions, Knorr Rice or Pasta Sides
Prep time: 20 minutes active, 45 minutes total
Serving note: Use 4 leg quarters (approximately 2 lbs total) from the 10 lb bag; 1 lb bag of carrots; 1 lb Vidalia onions; 1 Knorr Rice Side package. Total time is about 65 minutes - start the braise first and cook the rice side in the last 10 minutes.
Recipes:
- Braised Chicken with Onions, Olives, and Prunes
- Braised Chicken (with Vegetables and Gravy)

Tuesday
Meal: Ground Turkey Taco Skillet with Refried Beans (Meat)
Description: Seasoned ground turkey is browned in a skillet with Old El Paso Taco Seasoning, then combined with Old El Paso Refried Beans and served over Old El Paso taco shells for a fast, satisfying weeknight dinner. Top with shredded lettuce from the Dole Garden Salad for crunch.
Sale items used: Butterball Fresh Ground Turkey (16 oz., 85% Lean), Old El Paso Taco Seasoning, Old El Paso Refried Beans, Old El Paso Dinner Kits Shells or Taco Sauce, Dole Garden Salad (12 oz.)
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use 2 packages (32 oz. total) of Butterball Fresh Ground Turkey; 1 packet Old El Paso Taco Seasoning; 1 can Old El Paso Refried Beans; 1 box Old El Paso taco shells (from the dinner kit shells); 1 bag Dole Garden Salad split among 4 plates. Note: to qualify for the Buy 5 Save $5 deal on Old El Paso items, pick up 5 Old El Paso products total this week (taco seasoning, refried beans, shells, and two additional Old El Paso items such as taco sauce or enchilada sauce) to unlock the sale prices listed.
Recipes:
- Turkey Taco Rice Skillet

Wednesday
Meal: Pan-Seared Boneless Beef Shoulder Steaks with Mushrooms and Broccoli (Meat)
Description: Boneless beef shoulder steaks are seasoned and seared in a hot skillet with a splash of Kikkoman Soy Sauce and sliced Whole White Mushrooms until browned and cooked through, then served alongside steamed Crisp Broccoli Crowns. This is the week's one premium protein night, and the shoulder cut delivers bold beefy flavor at a meaningfully lower price than the sirloin on the same flyer.
Sale items used: Boneless Beef Shoulder Steaks (USDA Choice Black Canyon Angus), Whole White Mushrooms (8 oz.), Crisp Broccoli Crowns, Kikkoman Soy or Teriyaki Sauce
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: Use 1.5 lbs of Boneless Beef Shoulder Steaks; 1 package (8 oz.) Whole White Mushrooms; 1 lb Crisp Broccoli Crowns; 2 tablespoons Kikkoman Soy Sauce from a single 20 oz. bottle (pantry remainder used later in the week). Shoulder steaks are a firm, sliceable cut - slice against the grain after resting 5 minutes for best texture.

Thursday
Meal: Ground Chuck Sloppy Joes with Roasted Russet Potatoes (Meat)
Description: Lean ground chuck is browned and simmered in Manwich Sloppy Joe Sauce, then spooned over toasted Ozark Hearth Texas Toast for a classic, hearty dinner the whole family will love. Russet potato wedges tossed with a drizzle of oil and roasted in the oven round out the plate with a crispy, satisfying side.
Sale items used: Fresh Ground Chuck (Family Pack), Manwich Sloppy Joe Sauce (15-16 oz.), Ozark Hearth Texas Toast (20 oz.), Best Choice Russet Potatoes (10 lb. bag)
Prep time: 35 minutes
Serving note: Use 1.5 lbs Fresh Ground Chuck; 1 can Manwich Sloppy Joe Sauce; 4 slices Ozark Hearth Texas Toast (from the 20 oz. loaf); approximately 2 lbs of russet potatoes cut into wedges from the 10 lb bag (remainder used as a pantry staple through the week). Roast potato wedges at 425 degrees for 25 minutes while the sloppy joe simmers.
Recipes:
- Kosher Sloppy Joes

Friday
Meal: Lemon-Herb Baked Chicken Leg Quarters with Broccoli and Rice (Meat)
Description: Chicken leg quarters are rubbed with lemon juice, garlic, and dried herbs then baked in the oven until the skin is golden and the meat is cooked through, served alongside steamed broccoli and a Knorr Rice Side. The bright lemon flavor and roasted skin make this feel like a completely different meal from Monday's braised version, finishing the week on a fresh, satisfying note.
Sale items used: Fresh Fryer Leg Quarters (10 lb. bag), Fresh Lemons (2 lb. bag), Crisp Broccoli Crowns, Knorr Rice or Pasta Sides
Prep time: 15 minutes active, 55 minutes total
Serving note: Use 4 leg quarters (approximately 2 lbs total) from the 10 lb bag; 2 lemons from the 2 lb bag (remainder used for water or snacking); 1 lb Crisp Broccoli Crowns; 1 Knorr Rice Side package. Total time is about 70 minutes - season the chicken and get it in the oven first, then prep the broccoli and rice in the final 15 minutes.
Recipes:
- Lemon-Herb Chicken Quarters Recipe

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Fresh Fryer Leg Quarters (10 lb. bag) (1 bag, using approximately 4 lbs total across Monday and Friday): $2.76
- Butterball Fresh Ground Turkey (16 oz., 85% Lean) (x2 packages): $7.98
- Fresh Ground Chuck (Family Pack) (1.5 lbs): $8.99
- Boneless Beef Shoulder Steaks (USDA Choice Black Canyon Angus) (1.5 lbs): $9.44
- Green Giant Baby Peeled Carrots (1 lb. bag) (x1): $0.99
- Sweet Vidalia Onions (1 lb): $0.99
- Crisp Broccoli Crowns (2 lbs total, used Monday and Friday): $3.98
- Whole White Mushrooms (8 oz.) (x1): $2.00
- Knorr Rice or Pasta Sides (x2 packages, Monday and Friday): $3.00
- Old El Paso Taco Seasoning (0.85-1 oz.) (x1): $0.99
- Old El Paso Refried Beans (x1): $0.99
- Old El Paso Dinner Kits, Shells or Taco Sauce (x1): $2.49
- Manwich Sloppy Joe Sauce (15-16 oz.) (x1): $1.25
- Ozark Hearth Texas Toast (20 oz.) (x1): $3.49
- Best Choice Russet Potatoes (10 lb. bag) (x1): $4.99
- Dole Garden Salad (12 oz.) (x1): $1.50
- Fresh Lemons (2 lb. bag) (x1): $3.99
- Kikkoman Soy or Teriyaki Sauce (20 oz.) (x1): $3.99

Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil or neutral cooking oil (for searing and roasting)
- Garlic (fresh or powder)
- Salt and black pepper
- Dried herbs (oregano, thyme, or Italian seasoning)
- Chicken broth (for Monday's braising liquid)
- Paprika (optional, for potato wedges)