Giant Dairy-Free Meal Plan

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Skillet Ground Beef and Bell Pepper Rice Bowl
Description: Seasoned ground beef is browned in a skillet with sliced rainbow bell peppers and served over fluffy white rice for a satisfying one-pan meal. This colorful, hearty bowl comes together quickly and is completely dairy-free.
Sale items used: 80% Lean Ground Beef ($4.99/lb), Rainbow Bell Peppers ($2.57 each)
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use approximately 0.5 lb ground beef for 1 person, costing about $2.50. Use half of one rainbow bell pepper pack for this meal and save the rest for snacking. Cook 1/2 cup dry rice from pantry. No dairy ingredients needed.
Recipes:
- Ground Beef and Bell Pepper Rice Bowls (Gluten-Free)
- Easy Ground Beef & Bell Pepper Rice Bowls

Tuesday
Meal: Sliced Holmes Smokehouse Sausage with Baked Beans and Steamed Broccoli
Description: Sliced Holmes Smokehouse Sausage is pan-seared until golden and served alongside warm Bush's Baked Beans and tender steamed broccoli florets. This simple, filling plate is naturally dairy-free and ready in under 30 minutes.
Sale items used: Holmes Smokehouse Sausage ($3.99 each), Bush's Baked Beans ($0.99 each), Giant Broccoli Florets or Vegetable Medley ($2.57 each)
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Use about one-third of the sausage link for one serving and refrigerate the rest for later in the week. Open one can of baked beans and use half, saving the rest for a side or snack. Steam about 1 cup of broccoli florets from the bag.

Wednesday
Meal: Shredded Rotisserie Chicken Tacos with Salsa and Carrots
Description: Tender shredded rotisserie chicken is piled into Old El Paso taco shells and topped with Pace Salsa for a quick, flavorful taco night. Baby-cut carrots served on the side add a satisfying crunch to round out the meal.
Sale items used: Giant Rotisserie Chicken ($6.99 each), Old El Paso Taco Shell Kit ($2.49 each), Pace Salsa or Picante Sauce ($2.56 each), Giant Peeled Baby-Cut Carrots ($0.99 each)
Prep time: 15 minutes
Serving note: Pull about 4 to 5 oz of shredded chicken from the rotisserie chicken for this meal. Use 2 to 3 taco shells from the kit. The remaining chicken can be refrigerated and used for lunches or another dinner. Serve with a small handful of baby carrots on the side.
Recipes:
- Rotisserie Chicken Tacos - Simply Whisked
- Quick and Easy Rotisserie Chicken Tacos - Well Fed Baker
- Rotisserie Chicken Tacos | Tried and True Recipes

Thursday
Meal: Pan-Seared Jumbo Shrimp with Bachan's Japanese Barbecue Sauce and Steamed Vegetable Medley
Description: Jumbo raw shrimp are quickly pan-seared and glazed with Bachan's Japanese Barbecue Sauce for a bold, savory main dish. A bag of steamed vegetable medley rounds out the plate for a light but satisfying dairy-free dinner.
Sale items used: Jumbo Raw EZ Peel Shrimp ($9.99/lb), Bachan's Japanese Barbecue Sauce ($3.99 each), Giant Broccoli Florets or Vegetable Medley ($2.57 each)
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Purchase approximately 0.5 lb of shrimp for 1 person, costing about $5.00. Steam about 1 cup of vegetable medley from the bag purchased Tuesday. Use 2 to 3 tablespoons of Bachan's sauce to glaze the shrimp after searing. The sauce bottle will last well beyond this week.
Recipes:
- Grilled Shrimp with Japanese BBQ Sauce - A Family Feast®
- 10-Minute Pan Seared Shrimp (Dairy Free)

Friday
Meal: Baked Fresh Split Chicken Breasts with Tomatoes and Baby-Cut Carrots
Description: Fresh split chicken breasts are seasoned and roasted in the oven until juicy, then served alongside sweet Campari or Angel Sweet tomatoes and baby-cut carrots for a clean, wholesome dairy-free dinner. The simple preparation lets the quality of the fresh chicken shine.
Sale items used: Fresh Split Chicken Breasts ($5.99/lb), Taste of Inspirations Wild Wonders, Campari or Angel Sweet Tomatoes ($2.99 each), Giant Peeled Baby-Cut Carrots ($0.99 each), McCormick Perfect Pinch Seasoning ($0.99 each)
Prep time: 50 minutes
Serving note: Purchase approximately 0.75 lb of split chicken breast for 1 person, costing about $4.49. Season with McCormick Perfect Pinch and bake at 400 degrees F for 35 to 40 minutes. Serve with a handful of fresh tomatoes and baby-cut carrots on the side. Make-ahead tip: season the chicken the night before and refrigerate overnight for deeper flavor.
Recipes:
- Creamy Chicken & Carrots (Dairy-Free) - Winnie Kison
- Baked Chicken with vegetables

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- 80% Lean Ground Beef (0.5 lb): $2.50
- Rainbow Bell Peppers (x1 pack): $2.57
- Holmes Smokehouse Sausage (x1): $3.99
- Bush's Baked Beans (x1 can): $0.99
- Giant Broccoli Florets or Vegetable Medley (x1 bag): $2.57
- Giant Rotisserie Chicken (x1): $6.99
- Old El Paso Taco Shell Kit (x1): $2.49
- Pace Salsa or Picante Sauce (x1): $2.56
- Giant Peeled Baby-Cut Carrots (x1 bag): $0.99
- Jumbo Raw EZ Peel Shrimp (0.5 lb): $5.00
- Bachan's Japanese Barbecue Sauce (x1): $3.99
- Fresh Split Chicken Breasts (0.75 lb): $4.49
- Taste of Inspirations Campari or Angel Sweet Tomatoes (x1): $2.99
- McCormick Perfect Pinch Seasoning (x1): $0.99

Pantry staples needed:
- White rice
- Olive oil or neutral cooking oil
- Garlic
- Salt and black pepper
- Onion powder or garlic powder