Giant Gluten-Free Meal Plan

BUDGET RATIONALE

Why these meals: The Smithfield Pork Tenderloin at just $4.00 per package under the Buy 3 deal is genuinely the best value on the entire flyer this week, so it anchors one of the most satisfying dinners at barely over a dollar a plate. Boneless Center-Cut Pork Chops at $4.99/lb round out the economical proteins with a different texture and cooking approach. The Raw EZ Peel Shrimp at $15.98 for the 2 lb. bag is the one premium pick this week - shrimp at roughly $4.00 per serving is a treat compared to the other proteins, and the bag size is exactly right for four people with no waste. The Taco Bell Taco Shells Kit at $2.99 is a certified gluten-free product and adds a fun taco night built around ground beef without any extra cost bloat. Note that the Buy 3 deal on Smithfield and Eckrich requires purchasing three units; the third unit of each is noted in the shopping list and can be used for lunches or frozen for later in the month, keeping the week's dinner cost honest without inflating it.

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Skillet Ground Beef Tacos with Grape Tomatoes and FAGE Sour Cream
Description: Seasoned 85% Lean Ground Beef is browned in a skillet and spooned into Taco Bell Taco Shells Kit shells, topped with halved grape tomatoes and a dollop of FAGE Sour Cream for a bright, satisfying weeknight taco night. The taco shells kit provides the certified gluten-free shells and seasoning packet, keeping the whole meal safe and simple.
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), FAGE Sour Cream
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use 1.5 lbs of 85% Lean Ground Beef, 1 Taco Bell Taco Shells Kit, 1 pkg grape tomatoes, and 1 container FAGE Sour Cream. The kit typically contains 12 shells, giving each person 3 tacos.
Recipes:
- The Best Gluten-Free Tacos

Tuesday
Meal: Pan-Seared Boneless Center-Cut Pork Chops with Sweet Corn and Green Beans
Description: Boneless Center-Cut Pork Chops are seasoned with salt, pepper, and garlic powder and seared in a hot skillet until golden and cooked through, served alongside steamed sweet corn cut from the cob and sauteed Nature's Promise Organic Green Beans. The combination of a crisp-edged chop with sweet summer corn and tender green beans makes a complete, colorful plate.
Sale items used: Boneless Center-Cut Pork Chops Giant Family Size, Giant Tray Pack Sweet Corn 5 ct. tray, Nature's Promise Organic Green Beans, Vegetable Medley or Broccoli Florets 10 oz. bag (green beans)
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: Use 2 lbs of Boneless Center-Cut Pork Chops (about 4 chops at 0.5 lb each), 1 tray of 5 ears of sweet corn (each person gets 1 ear plus a shared fifth), and 1 bag of Nature's Promise Organic Green Beans.
Recipes:
- Pan Seared Pork Chops
- Sheet Pan Pork Chops Recipe with Green Beans

Wednesday
Meal: Eckrich Smoked Sausage and Sweet Potato Hash with Fried Eggs
Description: Sliced Eckrich Smoked Sausage is browned in a skillet with diced Nature's Promise Organic Sweet Potatoes and onion until the potatoes are tender and lightly caramelized, then topped with fried eggs from the Giant Grade A Large White Eggs carton for a hearty one-pan dinner. The smoky sausage, naturally sweet potatoes, and rich egg yolks create a deeply satisfying hash that comes together in under 40 minutes.
Sale items used: Eckrich Smoked Sausage 13-14 oz. pkg., Nature's Promise Organic Sweet Potatoes US No. 1 3 lb. bag, Giant Grade A Large White Eggs 18 ct. ctn
Prep time: 40 minutes
Serving note: Use 2 pkgs of Eckrich Smoked Sausage (purchased as part of the Buy 3 deal at $4.00 each; the third pkg is extra for lunches), 1 bag of Nature's Promise Organic Sweet Potatoes (use about half the bag, roughly 1.5 lbs), and 4 eggs (one per person) from the 18 ct. carton.
Recipes:
- Sweet Potato Hash

Thursday
Meal: Garlic Butter Skillet Shrimp with Broccoli Florets and Frank's RedHot Sauce
Description: Raw EZ Peel Shrimp are peeled and sauteed in butter and garlic until pink and just cooked through, then tossed with steamed Nature's Promise Organic Broccoli Florets and a drizzle of Frank's RedHot Sauce for a spicy, bright finish. This fast skillet dinner comes together in under 20 minutes and delivers bold flavor with minimal effort.
Sale items used: Raw EZ Peel Shrimp 16-20 ct. Farm Raised 2 lb. bag, Nature's Promise Organic Green Beans, Vegetable Medley or Broccoli Florets 10 oz. bag (broccoli florets), Frank's RedHot Sauce 12 oz. btl.
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Use the full 2 lb. bag of Raw EZ Peel Shrimp (the premium night), 1 bag of Nature's Promise Organic Broccoli Florets, and 1 bottle of Frank's RedHot Sauce (pantry-sized bottle; use to taste at the table). Serve over rice cooked from pantry.
Recipes:
- Garlic Butter Shrimp Recipe with Broccoli
- Healthy Garlic Butter Shrimp and Broccoli

Friday
Meal: Roasted Smithfield Pork Tenderloin with MAIN ST Bistro Roasted Potatoes and Hellmann's Mayonnaise Herb Sauce
Description: A Smithfield Pork Tenderloin or Filet is roasted in the oven at 425 degrees until it reaches an internal temperature of 145 degrees, then rested and sliced, served alongside heated MAIN ST Bistro Roasted Potatoes and a simple dipping sauce made from Hellmann's Mayonnaise, garlic, and herbs. The tenderloin is a lean, elegant cut that slices cleanly and pairs beautifully with the crispy roasted potatoes for a Friday dinner that feels special without the premium price tag.
Sale items used: Smithfield Pork Tenderloin or Filet 19.2-23 oz. pkg., MAIN ST Bistro Roasted Potatoes or Baked Macaroni & Cheese 17-20 oz. pkg. (Roasted Potatoes), Hellmann's Mayonnaise or Enchilada Sauce (Hellmann's Mayonnaise)
Prep time: 45 minutes
Serving note: Use 1 pkg of Smithfield Pork Tenderloin or Filet (purchased as part of the Buy 3 deal at $4.00 each; the remaining two pkgs are extra for later use), 1 pkg of MAIN ST Bistro Roasted Potatoes (purchased as part of the Buy 3 deal at $4.00 each; purchase 3 pkgs and use 1 tonight, saving the others), and 1 container of Hellmann's Mayonnaise. The tenderloin takes about 20-25 minutes in the oven; start the potatoes in the oven or microwave per package directions while the pork rests.

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 pkg): $2.99
- FAGE Sour Cream (x1): $3.99
- Boneless Center-Cut Pork Chops Giant Family Size (2 lbs): $9.98
- Giant Tray Pack Sweet Corn 5 ct. tray (x1): $3.99
- 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 at Buy 3 for $4.00 each): $12.00
- Nature's Promise Organic Sweet Potatoes US No. 1 3 lb. bag (x1): $2.99
- Giant Grade A Large White Eggs 18 ct. ctn (x1): $2.99
- Raw EZ Peel Shrimp 16-20 ct. Farm Raised 2 lb. bag (x1): $15.98
- Nature's Promise Organic Green Beans, Vegetable Medley or Broccoli Florets 10 oz. bag - broccoli florets (x1): $2.99
- Frank's RedHot Sauce 12 oz. btl. (x1): $2.49
- Smithfield Pork Tenderloin or Filet 19.2-23 oz. pkg. (x3 at Buy 3 for $4.00 each): $12.00
- MAIN ST Bistro Roasted Potatoes or Baked Macaroni & Cheese 17-20 oz. pkg. - Roasted Potatoes (x3 at Buy 3 for $4.00 each): $12.00
- Hellmann's Mayonnaise or Enchilada Sauce - Hellmann's Mayonnaise (x1): $3.99

Pantry staples needed:
- Salt and black pepper
- Garlic powder
- Minced garlic or garlic cloves
- Butter or cooking oil
- Dried herbs (such as parsley or thyme) for the mayo herb sauce
- White rice (to serve with shrimp on Thursday)
- Onion (for the hash on Wednesday)