Piggly Wiggly Standard 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.
- 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
- Reser's Fresh Side Dishes: $6.99 for 24 Oz.
- 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.
- Farm Rich Premium Meatballs: $7.99
- Banquet Chicken Wings: $10.99 for 22 Oz.

Vegetables on sale:
- Beefsteak Tomatoes: $1.29/lb
- Best Choice Russet Potatoes: $3.79 for 10 Lb. Bag
- 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 for 4 people = $5.18 total, ~$1.30/serving
- Butterball Fresh 85% Lean Ground Turkey: $2.99/lb, ~1.5 lbs for 4 people = $4.49 total, ~$1.12/serving (note: lighter protein, lower total weight needed)
- Butterball Fresh 85% Lean Ground Round: $2.99/lb, ~1.5 lbs for 4 people = $4.49 total, ~$1.12/serving
- Assorted Pork Chops: $3.99/lb, ~2 lbs for 4 people = $7.98 total, ~$2.00/serving
- Prairie Fresh Whole Pork Tenderloins: $3.99/lb, ~2 lbs for 4 people = $7.98 total, ~$2.00/serving
- Earl Campbell's Smoked Sausage: $5.99 flat per package, ~$1.50/serving (one package serves 4)
- USDA Choice Black Canyon Angus Family Pack Boneless Beef Cube Steaks: $6.99/lb, ~2 lbs for 4 people = $13.98 total, ~$3.50/serving
- USDA Choice Black Canyon Angus Family Pack Boneless Beef Top Round Steaks: $7.49/lb, ~2 lbs for 4 people = $14.98 total, ~$3.75/serving
- Sea Best Fresh Frozen Boneless Swai Fillets: $7.99/lb, ~2 lbs for 4 people = $15.98 total, ~$4.00/serving
- Tyson Rotisserie Chicken: $7.99 each, one bird serves 4 = $7.99 total, ~$2.00/serving
- Smithfield Smoked Sliced Quarter Hams: $7.99/lb, ~2 lbs for 4 people = $15.98 total, ~$4.00/serving
- USDA Choice Black Canyon Angus Boneless Beef Top Sirloin Steaks: $8.99/lb, ~2 lbs for 4 people = $17.98 total, ~$4.50/serving
- Sea Best Fresh Frozen Shrimp: $10.99 for 10 Oz. (51-60 ct.), would need 2 packages for a main = $21.98 total, ~$5.50/serving
- Smithfield Fully Cooked St. Louis Style Ribs: $10.99 for 1 Rack, one rack for 4 people = $10.99 total, ~$2.75/serving

Why these meals: Chicken breasts at $2.59/lb and ground turkey at $2.99/lb are the two best protein deals on this flyer, and they anchor two of the five nights at well under $6 total for the protein. Ground round at the same $2.99/lb price gives a third economical night with a completely different flavor direction. Pork chops at $3.99/lb round out the fourth budget night with a hearty, satisfying dinner that still keeps costs modest. The one premium night goes to the USDA Choice Black Canyon Angus Boneless Beef Top Sirloin Steaks at $8.99/lb - yes, that is the priciest protein per pound on the flyer, but a single premium steak night is a real treat mid-week, and keeping the other four nights so lean means the week's total stays within range. The shrimp at $10.99 for only 10 oz. was deliberately skipped because two packages would be needed for a proper main, pushing that one protein line alone past $21, which would blow the weekly ceiling on its own.

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Pan-Seared Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts with Roasted Zucchini and Russet Potatoes
Description: Chicken breasts are seasoned and seared in a skillet until golden and cooked through, then rested while diced russet potatoes and sliced zucchini roast in the oven with olive oil and seasoning. The result is a satisfying, colorful plate with crispy edges on both the vegetables and the chicken.
Sale items used: Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts, Zucchini or Yellow Squash, Best Choice Russet Potatoes, McCormick Grill Mates Seasoning
Prep time: 40 minutes
Serving note: Use 2 lbs of Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts (about one breast per person), 1.5 lbs of Zucchini or Yellow Squash, and roughly 2 lbs of potatoes from the 10 lb bag of Best Choice Russet Potatoes. One packet of McCormick Grill Mates Seasoning seasons both the chicken and the vegetables.

Tuesday
Meal: Skillet Butterball Ground Turkey Stuffed Cauliflower with Beefsteak Tomatoes
Description: Ground turkey is browned in a skillet with onion and seasoning, then spooned into cauliflower florets that have been briefly steamed and arranged in a baking dish, topped with diced beefsteak tomato, and finished under the broiler until lightly browned. It is a hearty, low-fuss dinner with bold savory flavor and a fresh tomato finish.
Sale items used: Butterball Fresh 85% Lean Ground Turkey, Cauliflower, Beefsteak Tomatoes, Sweet Vidalia Onions, McCormick Grill Mates Seasoning
Prep time: 45 minutes
Serving note: Use 1.5 lbs of Butterball Fresh 85% Lean Ground Turkey, 1 head of Cauliflower, 1 lb of Beefsteak Tomatoes, and roughly half of the 3 lb bag of Sweet Vidalia Onions (save the rest for later in the week). One packet of McCormick Grill Mates Seasoning flavors the turkey mixture.

Wednesday
Meal: Grilled USDA Choice Black Canyon Angus Boneless Beef Top Sirloin Steaks with Mushrooms and Coleslaw
Description: Sirloin steaks are seasoned and grilled to your preferred doneness, then topped with sauteed whole white mushrooms for a steakhouse-style finish. A side of dressed Dole Coleslaw keeps things fresh and rounds out the plate without any extra cooking.
Sale items used: USDA Choice Black Canyon Angus Boneless Beef Top Sirloin Steaks, Whole White Mushrooms, Dole Coleslaw, Kraft Salad Dressing, McCormick Seasoning Grinders
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: Use 2 lbs of USDA Choice Black Canyon Angus Boneless Beef Top Sirloin Steaks (about an 8 oz. steak per person), 1 package (8 oz.) of Whole White Mushrooms, and 1 bag of Dole Coleslaw dressed with Kraft Salad Dressing. One McCormick Seasoning Grinder seasons the steaks. Best Choice Charcoal is listed on the flyer if you need it for the grill.
Recipes:
- Grilled Balsamic Top Sirloin Steak With Mushrooms – Raise American

Thursday
Meal: Simmered Butterball Ground Round and Barilla Pasta Sauce over Ronco Pasta
Description: Ground round is browned with diced Vidalia onion, then simmered with Barilla Pasta Sauce until rich and thick for a classic meat sauce. It is ladled over cooked Ronco pasta and served with sliced beefsteak tomato on the side for a bright, fresh contrast.
Sale items used: Butterball Fresh 85% Lean Ground Round, Barilla Pesto or Pasta Sauce, Ronco Pasta, Sweet Vidalia Onions, Beefsteak Tomatoes
Prep time: 35 minutes
Serving note: Use 1.5 lbs of Butterball Fresh 85% Lean Ground Round, 1 jar (15 oz.) of Barilla Pasta Sauce, 1 package (8 oz.) of Ronco Pasta (the $1.00 size is plenty for 4 as a sauced pasta), the remaining half of the Sweet Vidalia Onions bag, and 1 lb of Beefsteak Tomatoes sliced for the side.
Recipes:
- Homemade Pasta Sauce with Ground Beef - Sip Bite Go

Friday
Meal: Skillet-Seared Assorted Pork Chops with Roasted Russet Potatoes and Dole Premium Salad
Description: Pork chops are seasoned and seared in a hot skillet until cooked through with a golden crust, then served alongside oven-roasted russet potato wedges and a crisp Dole Premium Salad Kit for a satisfying end-of-week dinner. The salad kit brings its own dressing and toppings, so the whole meal comes together with minimal extra effort.
Sale items used: Assorted Pork Chops, Best Choice Russet Potatoes, Dole Premium Salad Kits, McCormick Grill Mates Seasoning
Prep time: 45 minutes
Serving note: Use 2 lbs of Assorted Pork Chops (about one chop per person), roughly 2 lbs of potatoes from the remaining Best Choice Russet Potatoes 10 lb bag, and 1 bag of Dole Premium Salad Kits. One packet of McCormick Grill Mates Seasoning seasons both the chops and the potatoes.
Recipes:
- Sticky Honey Garlic Pork Chops and Potatoes (Easy One-Skillet Dinner!) - Life With The Crust Cut Off
- Cast-Iron Skillet Pork Chops with Roasted Potatoes - Witten Kitchen
- One Pan Pork Chops and Potatoes – Mess in the Kitchen

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts (2 lbs): $5.18
- Butterball Fresh 85% Lean Ground Turkey (1.5 lbs): $4.49
- USDA Choice Black Canyon Angus Boneless Beef Top Sirloin Steaks (2 lbs): $17.98
- Butterball Fresh 85% Lean Ground Round (1.5 lbs): $4.49
- Assorted Pork Chops (2 lbs): $7.98
- Zucchini or Yellow Squash (1.5 lbs): $2.09
- Best Choice Russet Potatoes (x1 bag, 10 lbs): $3.79
- Cauliflower (x1 head): $2.99
- Beefsteak Tomatoes (2 lbs): $2.58
- Sweet Vidalia Onions (x1 bag, 3 lbs): $1.39
- Whole White Mushrooms (x1 pack, 8 oz.): $1.99
- Dole Coleslaw (x1 bag): $1.29
- Dole Premium Salad Kits (x1 bag): $2.99
- Barilla Pesto or Pasta Sauce (x1 jar): $3.99
- Ronco Pasta (x1 pack, 8 oz.): $1.00
- Kraft Salad Dressing (x1 bottle): $4.99
- McCormick Grill Mates Seasoning (x3 packets): $5.97
- McCormick Seasoning Grinders (x1): $1.69

Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil or cooking oil
- Salt and black pepper
- Garlic (fresh or powder)
- Butter (for sauteing mushrooms)