Piggly Wiggly Standard Meal Plan

📅 Week of August 12 through August 18, 2026 🍽️ 2 people standard
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5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Pan-Seared Assorted Pork Chops with Roasted Broccoli and Russet Potatoes
Description: Juicy assorted pork chops are seasoned and seared in a hot skillet until golden brown, then served alongside crispy roasted broccoli florets and tender wedged russet potatoes. This hearty, satisfying dinner comes together quickly and delivers big flavor at a very low cost per serving.
Sale items used: Assorted Pork Chops (Family Pack) at $1.59/lb, Broccoli Crowns at $1.99/lb, Best Choice Russet Potatoes (5 lb bag) at $2.99 each, McCormick Grill Mates Seasoning at $1.99 each
Prep time: 40 minutes
Serving note: Purchase approximately 1.25 lbs of assorted pork chops (about 2 to 3 chops) for 2 people; use 1 medium broccoli crown (about 0.75 lb); use 2 to 3 russet potatoes from the 5 lb bag, saving the rest for Thursday.
Recipes:
- One Pan Pork Chops
- Easy Sheet Pan Pork Chops with Potatoes and Broccoli Recipe

Tuesday
Meal: Skillet Ground Beef and Pasta with Classico Pasta Sauce
Description: Seasoned ground beef is browned in a skillet and tossed with al dente Barilla pasta and a rich Classico pasta sauce for a comforting one-pan dinner. This classic weeknight meal is filling, flavorful, and comes together in under 30 minutes.
Sale items used: Fresh Ground Beef (Family Pack) at $4.79/lb, Barilla Pasta (2 for $4.00), Classico Pasta Sauce (15-24 oz) at $2.49 each
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use approximately 0.75 lb of ground beef for 2 people; cook 8 oz (half a standard box) of Barilla pasta; use 1 jar of Classico pasta sauce and save any leftover sauce refrigerated for another use.
Recipes:
- Easy Pasta Skillet
- Ground Beef Pasta Skillet

Wednesday
Meal: Hillshire Farm Smoked Sausage and Mushroom Skillet with Pita Bread
Description: Sliced Hillshire Farm smoked sausage is pan-seared with sauteed white mushrooms and sweet Vidalia onions until caramelized and fragrant, then served with warm Toufayan pita bread for scooping. This quick and savory skillet meal is packed with smoky flavor and makes an easy midweek dinner.
Sale items used: Hillshire Farm Smoked Sausage (2 for $7.00), White Mushrooms (8 oz, 2 for $4.00), Sweet Vidalia Onions at $0.99/lb, Toufayan Pita Bread (12 oz) at $1.99 each
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use 1 package of Hillshire Farm smoked sausage (12 to 14 oz) for 2 people; use 1 package (8 oz) of white mushrooms; use approximately 0.5 lb of Vidalia onions; serve with 2 to 3 pita rounds from the package.
Recipes:
- Pitas with Smoked Sausage and Creamy Mustard Sauce
- Grilled Italian Chicken Sausage and Peppers Pita Sandwiches

Thursday
Meal: Oven-Roasted Springer Mountain Farms Whole Chicken with Baby Carrots and Russet Potatoes
Description: A whole Springer Mountain Farms chicken is seasoned generously and roasted in the oven until the skin is golden and crispy, surrounded by tender baby carrots and russet potato chunks that soak up all the savory drippings. This classic roast dinner is impressive, deeply satisfying, and provides excellent value for two people with likely leftovers.
Sale items used: Fresh Whole Chicken (Springer Mountain Farms) at $1.69/lb, Baby Peeled Carrots (1 lb) at $0.99 each, Best Choice Russet Potatoes (5 lb bag, already purchased Monday)
Prep time: 90 minutes (including approximately 75 minutes roasting time - season the chicken up to a day ahead and refrigerate uncovered for crispier skin)
Serving note: A whole chicken typically weighs 4 to 5 lbs; estimate approximately 4.5 lbs at $1.69/lb; use the full 1 lb bag of baby carrots and 3 to 4 russet potatoes from the bag purchased Monday.
Recipes:
- Roasted Chicken with Potatoes and Carrots
- Roast Chicken with Potatoes and Carrots
- Whole Roast Chicken (with Potatoes and Carrots)

Friday
Meal: Seared Boneless Beef Top Sirloin Steaks with Beefsteak Tomatoes and Dole Romaine Salad
Description: Boneless beef top sirloin steaks are seared in a hot cast iron skillet to a perfect medium, then plated alongside sliced fresh beefsteak tomatoes and a crisp Dole romaine salad tossed with Ken's dressing. This restaurant-quality dinner is a satisfying and flavorful way to close out the week.
Sale items used: Boneless Beef Top Sirloin Steaks (USDA Select Black Canyon Angus, Family Pack) at $7.99/lb, Beefsteak Tomatoes at $1.49/lb, Classic Romaine or Greener Select Dole Salads (2 for $3.00), Ken's Salad Dressing (16 oz) at $2.99 each
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: Purchase approximately 1 lb of sirloin steak (two 8 oz steaks) for 2 people; use 1 to 2 beefsteak tomatoes (approximately 0.75 lb); use 1 bag of Dole romaine salad from the 2-for-$3.00 deal.

🛒 Shopping List

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Assorted Pork Chops, approximately 1.25 lbs at $1.59/lb: $1.99
- Broccoli Crowns, approximately 0.75 lb at $1.99/lb: $1.49
- Best Choice Russet Potatoes (1 x 5 lb bag): $2.99
- McCormick Grill Mates Seasoning (1 bottle): $1.99
- Fresh Ground Beef, approximately 0.75 lb at $4.79/lb: $3.59
- Barilla Pasta (1 box, part of 2 for $4.00 deal - 1 box): $2.00
- Classico Pasta Sauce (1 jar): $2.49
- Hillshire Farm Smoked Sausage (1 package, part of 2 for $7.00 deal - 1 package): $3.50
- White Mushrooms (1 x 8 oz package, part of 2 for $4.00 deal - 1 package): $2.00
- Sweet Vidalia Onions, approximately 0.5 lb at $0.99/lb: $0.50
- Toufayan Pita Bread (1 package): $1.99
- Fresh Whole Chicken (Springer Mountain Farms), approximately 4.5 lbs at $1.69/lb: $7.61
- Baby Peeled Carrots (1 x 1 lb bag): $0.99
- Boneless Beef Top Sirloin Steaks, approximately 1 lb at $7.99/lb: $7.99
- Beefsteak Tomatoes, approximately 0.75 lb at $1.49/lb: $1.12
- Dole Classic Romaine Salad (1 bag, part of 2 for $3.00 deal - 1 bag): $1.50
- Ken's Salad Dressing (1 bottle): $2.99

Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil or vegetable oil (for searing and roasting)
- Salt and black pepper
- Garlic powder and onion powder
- Dried Italian seasoning or herbs
- Butter (for finishing steaks and pasta)
- Chicken broth or water (optional, for roasting pan)

🏷️ All sale items this week

SALE ITEMS FOUND

Meats on sale:
- Fresh Ground Beef (Family Pack): $4.79/lb
- Smithfield Sliced Bacon (12 oz, Selected Varieties): $3.99 each
- Center Cut Pork Chops (Family Pack): $2.49/lb
- Boneless Beef Top Sirloin Steaks (USDA Select Black Canyon Angus, Family Pack): $7.99/lb
- Assorted Pork Chops (Family Pack): $1.59/lb
- Smithfield Marinated Fresh Pork Tenderloins, Picnics or Loin Fillets (18.4-23 oz, Selected Varieties): $4.99 each
- Fresh Whole Chicken (Springer Mountain Farms): $1.69/lb
- Fresh Ground Beef Patties (Family Pack): $4.99/lb
- Boneless Beef Bottom Round Roast (USDA Choice Black Canyon Angus): $4.99/lb
- Boneless Beef Bottom Round Steaks (Family Pack, USDA Choice Black Canyon Angus): $5.49/lb
- Boneless Beef Bottom Steaks (Family Pack, USDA Choice Black Canyon Angus): $5.49/lb
- Fresh Pork Medium Size Spare Ribs (2 Slabs per Bag): $2.39/lb
- Sanderson Farms Boneless Skinless Fresh Chicken Breasts: $3.49/lb
- Boneless Beef Sandwich Steaks (USDA Choice Black Canyon Angus): $6.99/lb
- Boneless Beef Cube Steaks (Family Pack, USDA Choice Black Canyon Angus): $5.99/lb
- Tyson Fully Cooked Chicken Strips, Fillets, Nuggets, Wings or Restaurant Style Entrées (20-26.05 oz): $7.77 each
- Jimmy Dean Fresh Pork Roll Sausage (16 oz): $3.99 each
- Jimmy Dean Meal Size Breakfast Sandwiches (34-36 oz): $9.99 each
- Tyson Individually Fresh Frozen Original or Flavored Chicken Wings (2.5 lb): $5.49 each
- Smithfield Smoked Sliced Quarter Hams (24 oz): $4.99 each
- Sea Best Fresh Frozen Fully Cooked Shrimp (51-60 ct, 10 oz): $4.99 each
- Tyson Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast or Tenderloins (40 oz, Individually Fresh Frozen): $7.99 each
- Butterball Fresh 85% Lean Ground Turkey (16 oz Chub): $3.99 each
- Hillshire Farm Smoked Sausage (12-14 oz, Selected Varieties): 2/$7.00
- Hillshire Farm Beef Smoked Sausage (12 oz): $3.99 each
- Field or Fischer's Hot Dogs or Sliced or Cracker Bologna (12 oz): $1.39 each
- Sea Best Frozen Boneless Tilapia Fillets (32 oz): $9.99 each
- Mrs. Paul's or Van De Kamp's Breaded Fish Fillets or Sticks (19-24.6 oz, Family Size): $5.99 each
- Curly's BBQ (15-16 oz): $4.99 each
- Armour Lunchmakers (2.4-2.84 oz): 5/$5.00
- Oscar Mayer Sub Kits (28 oz, Selected Varieties): $6.99 each (final price when you buy 5)
- Oscar Mayer Mega Size Hardwood Bacon (22 oz): $6.99 each (final price when you buy 5)
- Oscar Mayer Basic Lunchables (16-17.3 oz): $6.99 each (final price when you buy 5)
- Delimex Taquitos (48 oz, Selected Varieties): $9.99 each (final price when you buy 5)
- Reser's Fresh Signature Side Dishes (20-32 oz, Selected Varieties): $3.99 each
- Ballard's Farm Protein Salads (12 oz, Selected Varieties): 2/$7.00
- Smithfield Prime Sliced Lunch Meats (7-8 oz, Selected Varieties): $3.99 each
- Land O' Frost Deli Shaved Lunch Meats (8-9 oz): 2/$6.00
- Carolina Pride Sliced or Cubed Ham (10 oz, Selected Varieties): 2/$6.00
- Hillshire Farm Ultra Thin or All Natural Sliced Lunch Meats (7-9 oz): $7.99 each
- Chicken of the Sea Solid White Tuna (12 oz): $4.49 each
- Chicken of the Sea Chunk Tuna (4 pk, Selected Varieties): $3.99 each

Deli and prepared on sale:
- Tyson Rotisserie Chicken: $8.99 each
- Kretschmar Virginia Hams (Sliced to Order, Selected Varieties): $5.99/lb
- Kretschmar American Cheese (Sliced to Order, White or Yellow): $5.99/lb
- Kretschmar Turkey Breast (Sliced to Order, Selected Varieties): $7.99/lb

Produce on sale:
- Green or Red Seedless Grapes: $1.99/lb
- Avocados: 3/$2.00
- Southern Peaches: $1.49/lb
- Broccoli Crowns: $1.99/lb
- Sweet Vidalia Onions: $0.99/lb
- Navel Oranges (3 lb bag): $4.99 each
- Blueberries (pint): 2/$5.00
- Classic Romaine or Greener Select Dole Salads (9-12 oz): 2/$3.00
- Best Choice Russet Potatoes (5 lb bag): $2.99 each
- Baby Peeled Carrots (1 lb): $0.99 each
- Beefsteak Tomatoes: $1.49/lb
- White Mushrooms (8 oz, Whole or Sliced): 2/$4.00

Dairy and eggs on sale:
- Philadelphia Cream Cheese Frosting (16 oz, Selected Varieties): $3.99 each
- Icelandic Provisions Yogurt (4.4-5.3 oz, Selected Varieties): 2/$3.00
- Borden Hard Grated Cheese (8 oz): $2.99 each
- Best Choice Cream Cheese (8 oz): $1.99 each
- Philadelphia Soft or Whipped Cream Cheese (7.5-8 oz, Selected Varieties): $3.49 each
- Simply Lemonade (59 oz): $3.99 each
- Gold Peak Tea (76 oz): $3.49 each
- Coffee mate Creamer (64 oz): $6.99 each
- Eggland's Best Omelet (7.8 oz): $3.99 each
- Eggo Protein Waffles or Pancakes (10-12 ct): $4.99 each
- Borden Sliced, Chunk or Shredded Cheese (5-12 oz, Selected Varieties): 2/$4.00
- Kraft or Cracker Barrel String Cheese (7.5-12 oz, Selected Varieties): $3.59 each
- Borden Cheese Sticks (6 oz): 2/$5.00
- Sargento Sticks (9 oz, Selected Varieties): $3.99 each
- Mayfield Cottage Cheese (24 oz): $3.49 each
- Florida's Natural Orange Juice (89 oz, Selected Varieties): $7.49 each
- Minute Maid Ades or Punch (59 oz): $1.99 each
- Pillsbury Grands, Crescents or Cinnamon Rolls (4-12 oz, Selected Varieties): 2/$3.00
- Silk Almond Milk (64 oz, Selected Varieties): $1.99 each (when you buy 3)
- Dannon Oikos or Light and Fit Yogurt (4 pk, Selected Varieties): $2.99 each (when you buy 3)
- Dannon Oikos Protein Drinks (4 pk, Selected Varieties): $8.99 each (when you buy 3)
- Dannon Too Good Creamer or Silk High Protein Soy Milk (25.4-48 oz, Selected Varieties): $2.99 each (when you buy 3)
- Sara Lee Pound Cake (10.75 oz): $3.99 each
- Kraft Miracle Whip (12-15 oz, Selected Varieties): $3.99 each

Bakery and bread on sale:
- Fresh Baked Fresh Dough Pizza (Hot & Ready to Eat, Choice of All Toppings): $10.99 each
- Clyde's Glazed Yeast Donuts (12 ct): $5.99 each
- Toufayan Pita Bread (12 oz, Selected Varieties): $1.99 each
- The Father's Table Cheesecake (40 oz, New York Style): $12.99 each
- Sweet P's Mini Cinnamon Rolls (12 oz): $5.49 each
- Rich's Coconut Cake (28 oz, Double Layer): $11.99 each
- JJ's Snack Pies (4 oz, Selected Varieties): 4/$3.00

Pantry on sale:
- Pepsi Products (24 pk, 12 oz cans, Selected Varieties): $10.99 each
- Pepsi Products (6/12 pk, 0.5 liter bottles, Selected Varieties): 3/$12.00
- Gatorade Thirst Quencher (8 pk, 20 oz bottles, Selected Varieties): $6.99 each
- Frito-Lay Doritos (6-10.75 oz, Selected Varieties): 2/$8.00
- Frito-Lay Ruffles (7.25-10.25 oz, Selected Varieties): 2/$8.00
- Little Debbie Bagged Mini Donuts (8.62-10.5 oz): $2.49 each
- Ragú Pasta Sauce (45 oz, Selected Varieties): $3.49 each
- Hunt's Tomatoes or Tomato Sauce (14.5-15 oz, Selected Varieties): 2/$3.00
- Heinz Ketchup, Flavor Ketchup or Specialty Ketchup (13-20 oz, Selected Varieties): $2.99 each
- Idahoan Potato Cups (6 oz, Selected Varieties): $4.99 each
- Pace or Picante Sauce or Salsa (11-22 oz, Selected Varieties): 2/$5.00
- StarKist Chicken or Tuna Pouches or Smart Bowls (2.6-4.5 oz, Selected Varieties): 4/$5.00
- McCormick Grill Mates Seasoning (2.12-3.5 oz, Selected Varieties): $1.99 each
- Ken's Salad Dressing (16 oz, Selected Varieties): $2.99 each
- Sweet Baby Ray's BBQ Sauce (28 oz, Selected Varieties): $2.99 each
- Kraft Blue Box Original (7.25 oz): 5/$5.00
- Kraft Easy Mac Cups (2.05-2.39 oz, Selected Varieties): 5/$5.00
- Kraft Macaroni & Cheese Premiums, Shapes or Flavors (5.5-7.5 oz, Selected Varieties): 5/$5.00
- Maruchan Bowls (3.31-3.49 oz, Selected Varieties): 5/$5.00
- Maruchan Yakisoba (3.98-4.12 oz, Selected Varieties): 5/$5.00
- Quaker Oatmeal (18 oz): $2.99 each
- Ore-Ida Frozen Potatoes (80 oz): $5.49 each (final price when you buy 5)
- Classico Pasta Sauce (15-24 oz, Selected Varieties): $2.49 each
- Bertolli Alfredo Sauce (16.9 oz, Selected Varieties): $3.49 each
- Barilla Pasta (8.8-14.5 oz, Selected Varieties): 2/$4.00
- Vlasic Pickle Balls (6.5 oz, Selected Varieties): $3.49 each
- Lawry's Seasoned Salt (16 oz, Selected Varieties): $3.99 each
- Libby's Pineapple Juice (64 oz, Selected Varieties): $5.99 each
- Wesson Cooking Oil (128 oz, Selected Varieties): $12.99 each
- SunnyD Juice (18 pk, Selected Varieties): $6.99 each
- Juicy Juice Variety Pack (32 pk): $10.99 each
- Velveeta Skillets Casseroles (11.5-13.6 oz, Selected Varieties): $2.99 each
- Rana Pasta Meals (12 oz, Selected Varieties): $4.99 each
- Chips Ahoy! Cookies (9.5-13 oz, Selected Varieties): $3.99 each
- Premium Crackers (9-17 oz, Selected Varieties): $3.49 each
- Hershey's Candy Share Size (7.2-10.2 oz, Selected Varieties): $5.49 each
- Betty Crocker Cake, Brownie, Cookie Mix or Frosting (12-16.3 oz, Selected Varieties): 2/$3.00
- Snack Pack Pudding or Gelatin (6 pk, Selected Varieties): 2/$7.00
- Fatty Meat Sticks Minis (5 ct, Selected Varieties): $6.99 each
- Jolly Time Microwave Popcorn (3 ct, Selected Varieties): $1.99 each
- Welch's Juice (8 ct, Selected Varieties): $3.79 each
- Mrs. Butterworth's Syrup (24 oz): $3.49 each
- Velveeta Loaf (2 lb, Selected Varieties): $7.49 each
- Breakstone's Cottage Cheese Doubles (4.7 oz, Selected Varieties): 4/$5.00
- Tropicana Orange Juice (11 oz, Selected Varieties): 2/$3.00
- Sweet 'N Low Sweetener (100 ct): $2.29 each
- Betty Crocker Fruit Snacks Value Pack (12-22 ct, Selected Varieties): $4.49 each
- Quaker Large Rice Cakes (4.5-7.23 oz, Selected Varieties): $3.49 each
- Stok Cold Brew (48 oz, Selected Varieties): $3.99 each (when you buy 3)
- International Delight Creamer (32 oz, Selected Varieties): $2.49 each (when you buy 3)
- Heinz Ketchup (64 oz): $5.49 each (final price when you buy 5)
- Kraft or Velveeta Shells & Cheese Dinners (36-42 oz, Selected Varieties): $5.49 each (final price when you buy 5)
- Kraft Singles Twin Pack (24 oz, Selected Varieties): $4.49 each (final price when you buy 5)
- General Mills Cereal or Granola (10-16.8 oz, Selected Varieties): 2/$7.00
- General Mills Protein Cheerios Cereal (11.2 oz): 2/$7.00
- BelVita Cookies (5-8.80 oz, Selected Varieties): $3.99 each
- Kraft Aioli (12 oz, Selected Varieties): $3.99 each
- Heinz Dipping Sauce (8 oz, Selected Varieties): $2.99 each
- Chicken of the Sea Chunk Tuna (4 pk, Selected Varieties): $3.99 each
- Lipton Tea Products (12 pk, 5 liter bottles, Selected Varieties): 2/$13.00
- Pretzilla Pretzel Bites Tub (10.5-12.3 oz): $4.99 each
- Sabra Snackers (2.8-4.5 oz, Selected Varieties): 2/$5.00
- Homemade Beans: $2.99/lb

Frozen on sale:
- Mayfield Ice Cream (56 oz, Selected Varieties): $2.99 each
- Mayfield Krunch Bars (8 pk, Selected Varieties): $2.99 each
- Hot Pockets Sandwiches (4 pk, Selected Varieties): $3.99 each
- DiGiorno Rising Crust Pizza (14.6-28.5 oz, Selected Varieties): 2/$10.00
- TGI Fridays Fresh Appetizers (13.5-17.4 oz, Selected Varieties): $4.99 each (final price when you buy 5)
- Bagel Bites Pizza Bagels (40 ct, Selected Varieties): $7.99 each (final price when you buy 5)
- Capri-Sun Drinks (30 ct, Selected Varieties): $6.99 each (final price when you buy 5)
- Kraft Easy Mac & Cheese or Velveeta Cups (8 pk): $6.49 each (final price when you buy 5)
- Udi's Pizza (17.4-19.12 oz, Selected Varieties): $9.99 each
- Udi's Frozen Entrées (8 oz, Selected Varieties): $5.49 each
- Udi's Bakeables (28 oz): $10.99 each
- Purple Carrot Bowls (10.75 oz, Selected Varieties): $3.99 each
- P.F. Chang's Appetizers or Entrées (22 oz, Selected Varieties): $7.99 each
- Bilge or Pagoda Steamed Dumplings or Appetizers (6-9.83 oz, Selected Varieties): 2/$6.00
- Boston Market Entrées (13-13 oz, Selected Varieties): 2/$6.00
- Clear Bag Vegetables (22-26 oz, Selected Varieties): 2/$6.00
- Healthy Choice Simply Steamers (9.14 oz): $3.99 each
- Farm Rich Simply Meatballs (20-26 oz, Selected Varieties): $8.49 each
- Texas Toast Knots, Breadsticks or Rolls (5-6 ct): 2/$7.00
- Tony's Pizza (18.58-20.6 oz, Selected Varieties): 3/$9.00
- Totino's Pizza Rolls (100 ct): $8.99 each
- White Castle Slider Sandwiches (6 ct): $5.49 each
- Hungry Man Dinners (14-16 oz, Selected Varieties): 2/$7.00
- Pillsbury Toaster Strudels or Scrambles (23.4 oz, Selected Varieties): $5.99 each
- Marie Callender's Dinners or Pot Pies (13-13 oz, Selected Varieties): $3.99 each
- Sea Best Fresh Frozen Boneless Tilapia Fillets (32 oz): $9.99 each

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🛒 Estimated Shopping Cost

Based on sale prices for items in this plan

$46.73

for 2 people  ·  $23.36 per person

📍 Disclaimer: Prices and availability are based on the Piggly Wiggly weekly sales flyer for the week of August 12, 2026. Flyers are sourced from store websites and weekly flyer aggregator sites. Actual prices may vary by location. Always verify prices at your local store. We are not affiliated with Piggly Wiggly.