Giant Dairy-Free Meal Plan

BUDGET RATIONALE

Why these meals: The four everyday nights lean on some of the best-priced proteins on this flyer: Johnsonville Fresh Breakfast Sausage at under $2.00 per person, Eckrich Smoked Sausage at $2.00 per person, 85% Lean Ground Beef at about $2.25 per person, and Boneless Center-Cut Pork Chops at $2.50 per person. The one premium night goes to the Raw EZ Peel Shrimp, which at $15.98 for a full 2 lb. bag works out to $4.00 per person - the only seafood option with a clear package price this week and the most reasonable premium choice available. The Taco Bell Taco Shells Kit at $2.99 and Prego Pasta Sauce at $1.99 are genuinely cheap flavor anchors that keep two of the weeknight meals very affordable. The St. Louis-Style Pork Ribs were skipped entirely because at $5.99/lb for a cut that typically needs 1.5-2 lbs per person plus long cook time, the total cost and effort did not fit a practical weeknight budget plan.

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Skillet Ground Beef Tacos with Grape Tomatoes and Sweet Corn
Description: Seasoned 85% Lean Ground Beef is browned in a skillet and loaded into taco shells from the Taco Bell Taco Shells Kit, topped with fresh grape tomatoes and sweet corn cut from the cob. It is a fast, satisfying weeknight dinner with bright summer produce and bold flavor.
Sale items used: 85% Lean Ground Beef, Taco Bell Taco Shells Kit, Nature's Promise Salad Blend or Giant Mini Cucumbers or Grape Tomatoes (grape tomatoes), Giant Tray Pack Sweet Corn 5 ct. tray
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: Use 1.5 lbs of 85% Lean Ground Beef, 1 Taco Bell Taco Shells Kit, 1 pkg grape tomatoes, and 2 ears of sweet corn (from 1 tray of 5 ct. sweet corn, remainder used later in the week). Serves 4 with 3 tacos each.
Recipes:
- Beef Taco Skillet with Bell Peppers

Tuesday
Meal: Pan-Seared Boneless Center-Cut Pork Chops with Sweet Potatoes and Green Beans
Description: Boneless Center-Cut Pork Chops are seasoned and seared in a hot skillet until golden and cooked through, served alongside roasted sweet potato chunks and steamed green beans. The combination of savory pork, naturally sweet potatoes, and crisp beans makes a well-rounded, hearty plate.
Sale items used: Boneless Center-Cut Pork Chops Giant Family Size, Nature's Promise Organic Sweet Potatoes US No. 1 3 lb. bag, Nature's Promise Organic Green Beans, Vegetable Medley or Broccoli Florets 10 oz. bag (green beans)
Prep time: 40 minutes
Serving note: Use 2 lbs of Boneless Center-Cut Pork Chops (approximately 4 chops), 1 bag of Nature's Promise Organic Sweet Potatoes (use about half the 3 lb. bag, saving the rest for another use), and 1 bag of Nature's Promise Organic Green Beans. Serves 4.
Recipes:
- Sheet Pan Pork Chops Recipe with Green Beans
- Sheet Pan Pork Chops, Potatoes, and Green Beans

Wednesday
Meal: Eckrich Smoked Sausage and Sweet Corn Skillet with Prego Pasta Sauce over Pasta
Description: Sliced Eckrich Smoked Sausage is browned in a skillet with sweet corn kernels and simmered in Prego Pasta Sauce, then served over cooked pasta for a smoky, hearty one-pan dinner. The sweet corn adds a fresh summer note that balances the richness of the sausage and tomato sauce.
Sale items used: Eckrich Smoked Sausage 13-14 oz. pkg. (x2), Prego Pasta Sauce, Giant Tray Pack Sweet Corn 5 ct. tray (remaining ears from Monday's tray)
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: Use 2 pkgs of Eckrich Smoked Sausage (bought as part of the Buy 3 for $4.00 deal - purchase 3 pkgs total, use 2 tonight and save 1 for another use), 1 jar of Prego Pasta Sauce, and 3 remaining ears of sweet corn from the Monday tray. Serve over 12 oz. of pasta from pantry. Serves 4.

Thursday
Meal: Johnsonville Fresh Breakfast Sausage and Egg Frittata with Broccoli Florets
Description: Crumbled Johnsonville Fresh Breakfast Sausage is cooked in an oven-safe skillet, then combined with beaten eggs and broccoli florets and baked until set for a protein-packed frittata. It is a satisfying, budget-friendly dinner that comes together quickly and needs no dairy to be delicious.
Sale items used: Johnsonville Fresh Breakfast Sausage, Giant Grade A Large White Eggs 18 ct. ctn, Nature's Promise Organic Green Beans, Vegetable Medley or Broccoli Florets 10 oz. bag (broccoli florets)
Prep time: 35 minutes
Serving note: Use 1.5 lbs of Johnsonville Fresh Breakfast Sausage, 8 eggs from the 18 ct. carton (remainder can be used for breakfasts), and 1 bag of Nature's Promise Organic Broccoli Florets. Serves 4, cut into wedges from a 10-inch skillet.
Recipes:
- Easy Dairy-free Frittata

Friday
Meal: Sauteed Raw EZ Peel Shrimp with Frank's RedHot Sauce over Sweet Corn and Salad Greens
Description: Raw EZ Peel Shrimp are peeled and sauteed in a hot skillet with olive oil and tossed with Frank's RedHot Sauce for a spicy, quick-cooking shrimp dinner served over a bed of salad greens with sliced cucumber. The bold heat of the sauce and the cool, crisp greens make this a lively and satisfying end to the week.
Sale items used: Raw EZ Peel Shrimp 16-20 ct., Farm Raised, 2 lb. bag, Frank's RedHot Sauce 12 oz. btl., Nature's Promise Salad Blend or Giant Mini Cucumbers or Grape Tomatoes (salad blend), Hot House Cucumbers
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use the full 2 lb. bag of Raw EZ Peel Shrimp (approximately 32-40 shrimp, 8-10 per person), 1 bottle of Frank's RedHot Sauce, 1 pkg of Nature's Promise Salad Blend, and 1 Hot House Cucumber sliced. Serves 4.

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- 85% Lean Ground Beef (1.5 lbs): $8.99
- Taco Bell Taco Shells Kit (x1): $2.99
- Nature's Promise Salad Blend or Giant Mini Cucumbers or Grape Tomatoes - grape tomatoes (x1): $2.99
- Giant Tray Pack Sweet Corn 5 ct. tray (x1): $3.99
- Boneless Center-Cut Pork Chops Giant Family Size (2 lbs): $9.98
- Nature's Promise Organic Sweet Potatoes US No. 1 3 lb. bag (x1): $2.99
- Nature's Promise Organic Green Beans, Vegetable Medley or Broccoli Florets 10 oz. bag - green beans (x1): $2.99
- Eckrich Smoked Sausage 13-14 oz. pkg. (x3, Buy 3 for $4.00 each): $12.00
- Prego Pasta Sauce (x1): $1.99
- Johnsonville Fresh Breakfast Sausage (1.5 lbs): $7.49
- Giant Grade A Large White Eggs 18 ct. ctn (x1): $2.99
- Nature's Promise Organic Green Beans, Vegetable Medley or Broccoli Florets 10 oz. bag - broccoli florets (x1): $2.99
- Raw EZ Peel Shrimp 16-20 ct., Farm Raised, 2 lb. bag (x1): $15.98
- Frank's RedHot Sauce 12 oz. btl. (x1): $2.49
- Nature's Promise Salad Blend or Giant Mini Cucumbers or Grape Tomatoes - salad blend (x1): $2.99
- Hot House Cucumbers (x1): $1.99

Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil
- Garlic
- Salt and black pepper
- Cumin, chili powder, and paprika (for taco seasoning)
- Dried pasta (12 oz., for Wednesday)
- Onion powder