Piggly Wiggly Low-Carb Meal Plan

SALE ITEMS FOUND

Meats on sale:
- Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts: $2.59/lb
- USDA Choice Black Canyon Angus Boneless Beef Top Sirloin Steaks: $8.99/lb
- Eckrich Hot Dogs: $1.59/lb
- Fast Fixin' Frozen Chicken Nuggets, Strips, Patties or Bites: $2.99
- Assorted Pork Chops: $3.99/lb
- Jimmy Dean Sliced Bacon: $3.99
- Prairie Fresh Whole Pork Tenderloins: $3.99/lb
- Butterball Fresh 85% Lean Ground Turkey: $2.99/lb
- Butterball Fresh 85% Lean Ground Round: $2.99/lb
- Nathan's Beef Hot Dogs: $4.99 for 32 Oz.
- Sea Best Fresh Frozen Boneless Swai Fillets: $7.99/lb
- Sea Best Fresh Frozen Shrimp: $10.99 for 51-60 Ct., 10 Oz.
- Mrs. Paul's or Van de Kamp's Breaded Fish Fillets or Sticks: $5.99 for 20-20.7 Oz. (price not listed per lb; flat pack price used)
- El Monterey Taquitos: $7.99 for 20-24 Oz.
- Swaggerty's Farm Pork Sausage Rolls, Patties or Links: $4.99 for 10.4-19.2 Oz.
- Swaggerty's Farm Frozen Breakfast or Biscuit Sandwiches: $4.99
- Mrs. Grissom's Chicken Salad or Pimento Cheese: $4.99 for 6 Oz.
- Soules Kitchen Fully Cooked Chicken Fajita Meat: $2.99
- Smithfield Smoked Sliced Quarter Hams: $7.99/lb
- Earl Campbell's Smoked Sausage: $5.99
- Kretschmar Off The Bone Ham: $6.99/lb
- Kretschmar American Cheese: $5.99/lb
- Kretschmar Chicken Breast: $7.99/lb
- Tyson Rotisserie Chicken: $7.99 each
- Smithfield Fully Cooked St. Louis Style Ribs: $10.99 for 1 Rack
- USDA Choice Black Canyon Angus Family Pack Boneless Beef Top Round Steaks: $7.49/lb
- USDA Choice Black Canyon Angus Family Pack Boneless Beef Cube Steaks: $6.99/lb
- Williams Sliced Bacon: $5.99 for 24 Oz.

Vegetables on sale:
- Beefsteak Tomatoes: $1.29/lb
- Best Choice Russet Potatoes: $3.79 for 10 Lb. Bag (not low-carb compliant)
- Strawberries, 1 Lb. or Blueberries, Pint: $2.99
- Dole Coleslaw: $1.29
- Southern Peaches: $1.39/lb
- Northwest Sweet Cherries: $3.99/lb
- Sweet Vidalia Onions: $1.39 for 3 Lb. Bag
- Zucchini or Yellow Squash: $1.39/lb
- Cauliflower: $2.99 each
- Whole White Mushrooms: $1.99 for 8 Oz.
- Dole Shredded Lettuce: $1.99 for 8 Oz.
- Dole Premium Salad Kits: $2.99 for 7.1-13.25 Oz.
- Healthy Harvest Pico de Gallo: $1.99 for 7.5-13 Oz.

BUDGET RATIONALE

Protein ranking (most economical to most expensive per serving for 4 people):
- Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts: $2.59/lb, 2 lbs feeds 4 = $5.18 total, about $1.30/serving
- Butterball Fresh 85% Lean Ground Turkey: $2.99/lb, 1.5 lbs feeds 4 = $4.49 total, about $1.12/serving
- Butterball Fresh 85% Lean Ground Round: $2.99/lb, 1.5 lbs feeds 4 = $4.49 total, about $1.12/serving
- Assorted Pork Chops: $3.99/lb, 2 lbs feeds 4 = $7.98 total, about $2.00/serving
- Prairie Fresh Whole Pork Tenderloins: $3.99/lb, 2 lbs feeds 4 = $7.98 total, about $2.00/serving
- USDA Choice Black Canyon Angus Family Pack Boneless Beef Cube Steaks: $6.99/lb, 2 lbs feeds 4 = $13.98 total, about $3.50/serving
- USDA Choice Black Canyon Angus Family Pack Boneless Beef Top Round Steaks: $7.49/lb, 2 lbs feeds 4 = $14.98 total, about $3.75/serving
- USDA Choice Black Canyon Angus Boneless Beef Top Sirloin Steaks: $8.99/lb, 2 lbs feeds 4 = $17.98 total, about $4.50/serving

Why these meals: Ground turkey and ground round are the two best deals on the flyer at $2.99/lb, and chicken breasts at $2.59/lb are even cheaper, so those three proteins anchor four of the five nights and keep the week very affordable. Pork chops at $3.99/lb round out the economical half of the ranking and give the week a nice change of pace without pushing costs up much. The single premium night goes to the USDA Choice Black Canyon Angus Boneless Beef Cube Steaks at $6.99/lb - the most budget-friendly of the three steak options on the flyer this week, and a cut that works beautifully pan-seared in a skillet. The sirloin at $8.99/lb and the top round at $7.49/lb were both skipped because the cube steak delivers a satisfying steak dinner at a noticeably lower cost. Sale vegetables like zucchini, cauliflower, mushrooms, and beefsteak tomatoes fill out every plate with low-carb color and flavor while keeping the total well within range.

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Pan-Seared Boneless Chicken Breasts with Sauteed Zucchini and Beefsteak Tomatoes
Description: Boneless skinless chicken breasts are seasoned and seared in a skillet until golden and cooked through, then rested and sliced. Sliced zucchini and fresh beefsteak tomatoes are sauteed in the same pan with garlic and olive oil for a simple, bright side.
Sale items used: Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts, Zucchini or Yellow Squash, Beefsteak Tomatoes
Prep time: 35 minutes
Serving note: Use 2 lbs of chicken breasts for 4 people. Use 1.5 lbs of zucchini and 1 lb of beefsteak tomatoes. One package of zucchini at 1.5 lbs and one purchase of 1 lb of tomatoes will cover all four servings.
Recipes:
- Chicken and Zucchini Skillet (One Pan, High Protein Dinner)
- Tuscan Chicken (with charred corn and bursting tomatoes)

Tuesday
Meal: Skillet Ground Turkey and Cauliflower Rice Bowl with Pico de Gallo
Description: Butterball 85% lean ground turkey is browned in a skillet with cumin, chili powder, and garlic, then served over cauliflower that has been grated and pan-toasted to a fluffy rice-like texture. Each bowl is topped with a spoonful of fresh Healthy Harvest Pico de Gallo and shredded Borden cheese.
Sale items used: Butterball Fresh 85% Lean Ground Turkey, Cauliflower, Healthy Harvest Pico de Gallo, Borden Chunks, Shreds or Slices Cheese
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: Use 1.5 lbs of ground turkey and 1 head of cauliflower for 4 people. One 7.5-13 Oz. container of Healthy Harvest Pico de Gallo and one package of Borden shredded cheese will serve all four bowls.
Recipes:
- Skillet Ground Turkey Taco Cauliflower Rice
- Low Carb Ground Turkey Skillet with Cauliflower Rice

Wednesday
Meal: Skillet-Seared Beef Cube Steaks with Sauteed Mushrooms and Onions
Description: USDA Choice Black Canyon Angus boneless beef cube steaks are seasoned with McCormick Grill Mates seasoning and seared in a hot skillet until browned and cooked through. Whole white mushrooms and sliced Vidalia onions are cooked down in the same pan until tender and golden, served alongside the steaks.
Sale items used: USDA Choice Black Canyon Angus Family Pack Boneless Beef Cube Steaks, Whole White Mushrooms, Sweet Vidalia Onions, McCormick Grill Mates Seasoning
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: Use 2 lbs of cube steaks for 4 people (roughly one steak per person). Use two 8 Oz. packages of whole white mushrooms and approximately 1 lb of Vidalia onions from the 3 lb bag. One bottle of McCormick Grill Mates seasoning is sufficient for the week.
Recipes:
- Smothered Cube Steaks Low Carb Recipe

Thursday
Meal: Ground Round Lettuce Wrap Tacos with Shredded Lettuce and Pico de Gallo
Description: Butterball 85% lean ground round is browned with taco-style seasoning and spooned into crisp leaves of Dole shredded lettuce to form low-carb wraps. Each wrap is topped with Healthy Harvest Pico de Gallo and Borden shredded cheese for a fresh, satisfying dinner.
Sale items used: Butterball Fresh 85% Lean Ground Round, Dole Shredded Lettuce, Healthy Harvest Pico de Gallo, Borden Chunks, Shreds or Slices Cheese
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use 1.5 lbs of ground round for 4 people. One 8 Oz. bag of Dole shredded lettuce, one 7.5-13 Oz. container of Healthy Harvest Pico de Gallo, and one package of Borden shredded cheese will cover all four servings.

Friday
Meal: Oven-Baked Assorted Pork Chops with Roasted Cauliflower and Zucchini
Description: Assorted pork chops are seasoned with McCormick Grill Mates seasoning and baked in the oven at 400 degrees until cooked through with a lightly browned crust. Cauliflower florets and sliced zucchini are tossed in oil and roasted on the same sheet pan alongside the chops until tender and caramelized at the edges.
Sale items used: Assorted Pork Chops, Cauliflower, Zucchini or Yellow Squash, McCormick Grill Mates Seasoning
Prep time: 45 minutes
Serving note: Use 2 lbs of assorted pork chops for 4 people. Use 1 head of cauliflower and 1 lb of zucchini. One bottle of McCormick Grill Mates seasoning carries over from Wednesday and covers this meal as well.
Recipes:
- Keto Pork Chops with Roasted Cauliflower
- Pork Chops with Roasted Cauliflower Parmesan
- Low Carb Pork Chops and Cauliflower Rice

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts (2 lbs): $5.18
- Butterball Fresh 85% Lean Ground Turkey (1.5 lbs): $4.49
- Butterball Fresh 85% Lean Ground Round (1.5 lbs): $4.49
- Assorted Pork Chops (2 lbs): $7.98
- USDA Choice Black Canyon Angus Family Pack Boneless Beef Cube Steaks (2 lbs): $13.98
- Cauliflower (x2 heads): $5.98
- Zucchini or Yellow Squash (2.5 lbs): $3.48
- Beefsteak Tomatoes (1 lb): $1.29
- Whole White Mushrooms (x2 packs, 8 Oz. each): $3.98
- Sweet Vidalia Onions (x1 bag, 3 lbs): $1.39
- Healthy Harvest Pico de Gallo (x2 containers): $3.98
- Dole Shredded Lettuce (x1 pack, 8 Oz.): $1.99
- Borden Chunks, Shreds or Slices Cheese (x2 packs): $7.98
- McCormick Grill Mates Seasoning (x1): $1.99

Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil or cooking oil
- Garlic (fresh or minced)
- Salt and black pepper
- Cumin
- Chili powder
- Taco seasoning (or use McCormick Grill Mates already purchased)