Piggly Wiggly Low-Carb 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 (~$0.35/serving)
- Carolina Pride Fresh Pork Sausage Rolls (16 oz., Hot or Mild): $2.99 each - 1 roll feeds 4 generously = $2.99 per meal (~$0.75/serving)
- Fresh Boneless Sirloin Pork Chops (Family Pack): $2.39/lb - about 2 lbs for 4 people = $4.78 per meal (~$1.20/serving)
- Fresh Boneless Country Style Pork Ribs (Family Pack): $2.39/lb - about 2 lbs for 4 people = $4.78 per meal (~$1.20/serving)
- Eckrich Fully Cooked Smoked Sausage (8.3-14 oz.): $3.79 each - 2 packages for 4 people = $7.58 per meal (~$1.90/serving)
- Johnsonville Fresh Brats or Italian Sausage Links (19 oz.): $4.99 each - 1 package (about 5 links) for 4 people = $4.99 per meal (~$1.25/serving)
- Butterball Fresh Ground Turkey (16 oz.): $3.99 each - 2 packages for 4 people = $7.98 per meal (~$2.00/serving)
- Fresh Ground Chuck (Family Pack): $5.99/lb - about 1.5 lbs for 4 people = $8.99 per meal (~$2.25/serving)
- Boneless Beef Shoulder Roast (USDA Choice Black Canyon Angus): $5.79/lb - about 2 lbs for 4 people = $11.58 per meal (~$2.90/serving)
- Sea Best Fresh Frozen Flounder Fillets (16 oz.): $5.99 each - 2 packages for 4 people = $11.98 per meal (~$3.00/serving)
- Boneless Beef Shoulder Steaks (USDA Choice Black Canyon Angus): $6.29/lb - about 2 lbs for 4 people = $12.58 per meal (~$3.15/serving)
- Kretschmar Smoked Ham (Sliced to Order): $6.49/lb - about 1.5 lbs for 4 people = $9.74 per meal (~$2.44/serving)
- Fresh Ground Chuck Patties (Family Pack): $6.49/lb - about 1.5 lbs for 4 people = $9.74 per meal (~$2.44/serving)
- Tyson Boneless Wings: $4.99/lb - about 2 lbs for 4 people = $9.98 per meal (~$2.50/serving)
- Kretschmar Chicken Breast (Sliced to Order): $7.99/lb - about 1.5 lbs for 4 people = $11.99 per meal (~$3.00/serving)
- Boneless Beef Top Sirloin Steaks (Family Pack, USDA Choice Black Canyon Angus): $8.99/lb - about 2 lbs for 4 people = $17.98 per meal (~$4.50/serving) - PREMIUM

Why these meals: The real star of this week's flyer is the chicken leg quarters at just $0.69/lb, which is one of the best meat prices you will ever see and anchors Monday's dinner for well under $2 total. Pork is the other big value this week, with boneless sirloin pork chops and Carolina Pride sausage both coming in under $5 to feed the whole table, so they take two more of the weeknight slots. Ground turkey at two packages for about $8 rounds out the economical four nights with a completely different flavor direction. The Boneless Beef Top Sirloin Steaks at $8.99/lb are the only true premium protein on the flyer, and Friday's dinner earns that one special-occasion slot using about 1.5 lbs to keep the cost reasonable. The Boneless Beef Shoulder Steaks, Flounder, and Kretschmar deli items were all skipped because they would push the per-person total too high without adding enough variety that the cheaper cuts do not already cover. Broccoli at $1.99/lb, mushrooms at 2/$4, and the garden salad at 2/$3 keep the vegetable side of the cart low-carb and affordable all week.

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Baked Chicken Leg Quarters with Garlic Broccoli
Description: Bone-in chicken leg quarters are seasoned with ranch seasoning and roasted in the oven until the skin is golden and the meat is cooked through, then served alongside broccoli crowns sauteed in olive oil with garlic. This is a hearty, hands-off dinner that delivers big flavor for very little money.
Sale items used: Fresh Fryer Leg Quarters (10 lb. bag), Crisp Broccoli Crowns, Hidden Valley Ranch Seasoning (4-11 oz.), Bertolli Olive Oil (25.36 oz.)
Prep time: 15 minutes active, 45 minutes oven time (60 minutes total)
Serving note: Use 4 leg quarters (roughly 2 lbs total from the bag). Use 1.5 lbs broccoli crowns. Use approximately 2 tablespoons ranch seasoning from the bottle and 2 tablespoons olive oil. The remaining leg quarters can be refrigerated and used later in the week for lunches. Total oven time is 45 minutes at 400 degrees F; prep ahead by seasoning the chicken up to 24 hours in advance and refrigerating until ready to bake.
Recipes:
- Chicken Leg Quarters Recipe
- Crispy Baked Chicken Quarters - Ferguson Farms

Tuesday
Meal: Pan-Seared Boneless Sirloin Pork Chops with Sauteed Mushrooms and Onions
Description: Boneless sirloin pork chops are seasoned and seared in a hot skillet until golden brown on both sides and cooked through, then topped with sliced white mushrooms and sweet Vidalia onions cooked down in the same pan. The mushrooms and onions soak up the pork drippings and create a savory topping that needs no sauce.
Sale items used: Fresh Boneless Sirloin Pork Chops (Family Pack), Whole White Mushrooms (8 oz.), Sweet Vidalia Onions
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: Use 2 lbs boneless sirloin pork chops (roughly 4 chops, about 8 oz. each). Use 2 packages of Whole White Mushrooms (2 x 8 oz. = 16 oz. total, purchased as 2/$4). Use 0.5 lb Sweet Vidalia Onions. Cook chops 4 to 5 minutes per side over medium-high heat; rest 5 minutes before serving.
Recipes:
- Low Carb Pork Chops and Cauliflower Rice
- Bacon and Mushroom Smothered Pork Chops

Wednesday
Meal: Skillet Ground Turkey with Cherry Tomatoes, Peppers, and Ranch Dressing Salad
Description: Ground turkey is browned in a skillet with diced Vidalia onion and Mt. Olive peppers, seasoned with taco seasoning, and served over a crisp garden salad drizzled with Hidden Valley Ranch dressing. The warm turkey mixture wilts the salad greens just slightly and the cherry tomatoes add a fresh burst of flavor.
Sale items used: Butterball Fresh Ground Turkey (16 oz., 85% Lean), Sweetpops Cherry Tomatoes (24 oz.), Mt. Olive Peppers (12 oz., Selected Varieties), Sweet Vidalia Onions, Dole Garden Salad (12 oz.), Hidden Valley Ranch Salad Dressing (12-16 oz.), Old El Paso Taco Seasoning (0.85-1 oz.)
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use 2 packages of Butterball Fresh Ground Turkey (2 x 16 oz. = 2 lbs total). Use the full 24 oz. package of cherry tomatoes, halved. Use half the jar of Mt. Olive Peppers (about 6 oz.). Use 0.5 lb Vidalia onion, diced. Use 2 packages of Dole Garden Salad (purchased as 2/$3) for a full salad base for 4. Use 1 packet of taco seasoning and drizzle ranch dressing to taste. Keep net carbs in check by using taco seasoning sparingly (about half the packet) and avoiding any added sugar.
Recipes:
- Low Carb Southwestern Turkey Skillet Recipe

Thursday
Meal: Simmered Carolina Pride Pork Sausage with Broccoli and Smoked Sausage Egg Scramble - CORRECTION: Simmered Carolina Pride Pork Sausage with Broccoli and Kraft Cheese
Description: Carolina Pride pork sausage roll is sliced into rounds and pan-cooked until browned and cooked through, then served alongside steamed broccoli crowns topped with melted Kraft Natural Slices cheese. This is a fast, filling low-carb dinner that comes together in one skillet and one pot in under 30 minutes.
Sale items used: Carolina Pride Fresh Pork Sausage Rolls (16 oz., Hot or Mild), Crisp Broccoli Crowns, Kraft Natural Slices (7-8 oz., Selected Varieties)
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use 1 roll of Carolina Pride Fresh Pork Sausage (16 oz.), sliced into rounds. Use 1.5 lbs broccoli crowns, steamed or boiled until just tender. Use 1 package of Kraft Natural Slices (purchased as part of the 2/$5 deal; the second package carries over to Friday). Lay cheese slices over hot broccoli just before serving to melt.
Recipes:
- Low Carb Smoked Sausage Broccoli Casserole
- Low Carb Sausage & Broccoli Bake

Friday
Meal: Pan-Seared Boneless Beef Top Sirloin Steaks with Garden Salad and Ranch Dressing
Description: Boneless beef top sirloin steaks are seasoned simply and seared in a hot skillet to a medium doneness, then rested and sliced before serving alongside a crisp garden salad with Kraft Natural Slices and Hidden Valley Ranch dressing. This is the week's one special dinner, and the sirloin's natural flavor needs very little beyond salt, pepper, and a hot pan.
Sale items used: Boneless Beef Top Sirloin Steaks (Family Pack, USDA Choice Black Canyon Angus), Dole Garden Salad (12 oz.), Kraft Natural Slices (7-8 oz., Selected Varieties), Hidden Valley Ranch Salad Dressing (12-16 oz.)
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use 1.5 lbs of Boneless Beef Top Sirloin Steaks (roughly 4 portions at about 6 oz. each). Use 2 packages of Dole Garden Salad (purchased as 2/$3). Use the second package of Kraft Natural Slices from Thursday's 2/$5 purchase. Sear steaks 3 to 4 minutes per side over high heat and rest 5 minutes before slicing. The ranch dressing bottle is shared with Wednesday's meal.
Recipes:
- Easy Steak Salad Recipe

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Fresh Fryer Leg Quarters (10 lb. bag) (2 lbs used): $1.38
- Fresh Boneless Sirloin Pork Chops (Family Pack) (2 lbs): $4.78
- Whole White Mushrooms (8 oz.) (x2, purchased as 2/$4): $4.00
- Sweet Vidalia Onions (1 lb total across Tuesday and Wednesday): $0.99
- Butterball Fresh Ground Turkey (16 oz.) (x2): $7.98
- Sweetpops Cherry Tomatoes (24 oz.) (x1): $4.99
- Mt. Olive Peppers (12 oz., Selected Varieties) (x1): $1.99
- Dole Garden Salad (12 oz.) (x4, purchased as two sets of 2/$3): $6.00
- Old El Paso Taco Seasoning (0.85-1 oz.) (x1): $0.99
- Carolina Pride Fresh Pork Sausage Rolls (16 oz., Hot or Mild) (x1): $2.99
- Crisp Broccoli Crowns (3 lbs total across Monday and Thursday): $5.97
- Kraft Natural Slices (7-8 oz., Selected Varieties) (x2, purchased as 2/$5): $5.00
- Boneless Beef Top Sirloin Steaks (Family Pack, USDA Choice Black Canyon Angus) (1.5 lbs): $13.49
- Hidden Valley Ranch Salad Dressing (12-16 oz.) (x1): $3.99
- Hidden Valley Ranch Seasoning (4-11 oz.) (x1): $1.99
- Bertolli Olive Oil (25.36 oz.) (x1): $9.99

Pantry staples needed:
- Salt and black pepper
- Garlic (fresh or powder)
- Cooking spray or additional oil for skillets