Giant Kid-Friendly Meal Plan
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5-DAY MEAL PLAN
Monday
Meal: Skillet Ground Beef Tacos with Corn and Grape Tomatoes
Description: Seasoned ground beef is browned in a skillet and spooned into taco shells with sweet corn kernels and halved grape tomatoes for a colorful, kid-approved dinner. This simple one-pan meal comes together in under 20 minutes and is easy to customize with cheese or sour cream from the fridge.
Sale items used: 85% Lean Ground Beef ($5.99/lb), Giant Tray Pack Sweet Corn 5 ct. tray ($3.99), Nature's Promise Salad Blend or Giant Mini Cucumbers or Grape Tomatoes ($2.99), Taco Bell Taco Shells Kit ($2.99)
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Use approximately 0.5 lb of ground beef for 1 person, costing about $3.00. Cut 1 ear of corn off the cob (from the 5-count tray) and use a small handful of grape tomatoes. Fill 3 to 4 taco shells from the kit. The remaining corn ears can be used Thursday, making the tray a smart buy across the week.
Tuesday
Meal: Eckrich Smoked Sausage and Sweet Potato Skillet
Description: Sliced smoked sausage is pan-fried until golden and tossed with cubed sweet potatoes for a hearty, slightly sweet skillet dinner kids love. Everything cooks in one pan with just a little butter and mild seasoning, making cleanup a breeze.
Sale items used: Eckrich Smoked Sausage 13-14 oz. pkg. ($2.99 each, Buy 3 for $4.00 each), Nature's Promise Organic Sweet Potatoes 3 lb. bag ($2.99), Land O Lakes Butter Spreads ($3.99)
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use about one-third of the 13-14 oz. sausage package, roughly 4 to 5 slices, for 1 person. Cube approximately 1 medium sweet potato from the 3 lb. bag. Leftover sausage can be refrigerated and used for breakfast or a quick lunch later in the week. Leftover sweet potatoes store well for several days.
Wednesday
Meal: Carando Meatball Subs on Panini Bread with Prego Sauce
Description: Warmed Carando meatballs are nestled into sliced panini bread and smothered with Prego pasta sauce for a melty, satisfying sub that kids will cheer for. Add a slice of cheese from the fridge and pop it under the broiler for 2 minutes to make it extra gooey and delicious.
Sale items used: Carando Meatballs 16 oz. pkg. ($3.99 each, Buy 3 for $4.00 each), Giant Sliced Panini Bread 16-17 oz. loaf ($3.99), Prego Pasta Sauce ($1.99)
Prep time: 15 minutes
Serving note: Use 4 to 5 meatballs from the 16 oz. package for 1 person. Slice a generous portion of panini bread to fit the meatballs. Spoon about 3 to 4 tablespoons of Prego sauce over the top. Remaining meatballs and sauce can be refrigerated for another meal or quick lunch later in the week.
Thursday
Meal: Pan-Seared Boneless Center-Cut Pork Chops with Sweet Corn and Green Beans
Description: A juicy boneless pork chop is seared in a buttered skillet until golden on both sides, then served alongside fresh sweet corn and tender green beans for a classic, comforting plate. This is a simple, familiar dinner that feels special without any complicated steps.
Sale items used: Boneless Center-Cut Pork Chops Giant Family Size ($4.99/lb), Giant Tray Pack Sweet Corn 5 ct. tray (already purchased Monday), Nature's Promise Organic Green Beans Vegetable Medley or Broccoli Florets 10 oz. bag ($2.99), Land O Lakes Butter Spreads (already purchased Tuesday)
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Purchase approximately 0.5 lb of pork chops for 1 person, which is typically 1 chop, costing about $2.50. Use 1 ear of corn from the tray purchased Monday. Steam or saute a portion of the green beans from the 10 oz. bag. The family-size pack may contain multiple chops; wrap and freeze extras individually for future meals.
Recipes:
- Pan-Seared Pork Chops and Sesame Green Beans
- Sheet Pan Pork Chops Recipe with Green Beans
Friday
Meal: Butter-Skillet Raw EZ Peel Shrimp with Pillsbury Grands! Rolls
Description: Plump shrimp are peeled and cooked in a warm butter skillet until pink and tender, served alongside fluffy baked Pillsbury Grands! rolls for dipping and scooping. This fun, hands-on dinner feels like a treat and is mild enough for even the pickiest eaters.
Sale items used: Raw EZ Peel Shrimp 16-20 ct. Farm Raised 2 lb. bag ($15.98 for 2 lb. bag), Pillsbury Grands! Rolls 17.5 oz. pkg. ($3.99), Land O Lakes Butter Spreads (already purchased Tuesday)
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Use approximately 0.5 lb of shrimp from the 2 lb. bag for 1 person, which is roughly 8 to 10 shrimp. Freeze the remaining 1.5 lbs in a zip bag for future meals. Bake 2 to 3 rolls from the Pillsbury package and refrigerate or bake the rest according to package directions. Total time including roll baking is about 30 to 35 minutes.
🛒 Shopping List
SHOPPING LIST
Buy on sale:
- 85% Lean Ground Beef (0.5 lb): $3.00
- Giant Tray Pack Sweet Corn 5 ct. tray (x1): $3.99
- Nature's Promise Grape Tomatoes (x1): $2.99
- Taco Bell Taco Shells Kit (x1): $2.99
- Eckrich Smoked Sausage 13-14 oz. pkg. (x1 at single price): $2.99
- Nature's Promise Organic Sweet Potatoes 3 lb. bag (x1): $2.99
- Land O Lakes Butter Spreads (x1): $3.99
- Carando Meatballs 16 oz. pkg. (x1 at single price): $3.99
- Giant Sliced Panini Bread 16-17 oz. loaf (x1): $3.99
- Prego Pasta Sauce (x1): $1.99
- Boneless Center-Cut Pork Chops (0.5 lb): $2.50
- Nature's Promise Organic Green Beans 10 oz. bag (x1): $2.99
- Raw EZ Peel Shrimp 2 lb. bag (x1): $15.98
- Pillsbury Grands! Rolls 17.5 oz. pkg. (x1): $3.99
Pantry staples needed:
- Salt and black pepper
- Garlic powder
- Cumin (for taco seasoning)
- Chili powder (for taco seasoning)
- Cooking oil or nonstick spray
- Shredded cheese (for tacos and meatball sub)
- Sliced cheese (optional for meatball sub broil)
🏷️ All sale items this week
SALE ITEMS FOUND
Meats on sale:
- 85% Lean Ground Beef: $5.99/lb
- Giant Store Baked Turkey Sliced to Order or Prepackaged: $7.99/lb
- Eastern Peaches: $3.99/lb
- Raw EZ Peel Shrimp 16-20 ct., Farm Raised, 2 lb. bag: $15.98 for 2 lb. bag
- St. Louis-Style Pork Ribs Previously Frozen: $5.99/lb
- Boneless Center-Cut Pork Chops Giant, Family Size: $4.99/lb
- Just Bare Lightly Breaded or Roasted Chicken: $6.99/lb
- Johnsonville Fresh Breakfast Sausage: $4.99/lb
- Johnsonville Fresh Dinner Sausage: $5.99/lb
- Lunchable Unos: $2.50 each
- Cedar Bay By The Sea Air Fryer Meal: $7.99 each
- transOCEAN Imitation Crab Refrigerated, 8 oz. pkg.: $4.99 each
- Boar's Head Maple Glazed Honey Coat Turkey Breast Sliced to Order: $8.99/lb
- Giant Sweet Off The Bone Ham Sliced to Order or Prepackaged: $5.99/lb
- Eckrich Smoked Sausage 13-14 oz. pkg.: $2.99 each, Buy 3 for $4.00 each
- Smithfield Pork Tenderloin or Filet 19.2-23 oz. pkg.: $5.99 each, Buy 3 for $4.00 each
- Nathan's Beef Franks 10-12 oz. pkg.: $4.99 each, Buy 3 for $4.00 each
- Carando Meatballs 16 oz. pkg.: $3.99 each, Buy 3 for $4.00 each
- Smithfield Anytime Favorites Ham 8 oz. pkg.: $2.99 each, Buy 3 for $4.00 each
- Prime Fresh Lunchmeat 7-8 oz. pkg.: $2.99 each, Buy 3 for $4.00 each
- Illshire Farm Lunchmeat 6 oz. pkg.: $2.99 each
Deli and prepared on sale:
- Giant Entrées 11.55-18.71 oz. pkg.: $5.99 each
- Ithaca Hummus 10 oz. cont.: $3.99 each
- Claussen Pickles 20-32 oz. jar: $3.99 each
Produce on sale:
- Nature's Promise Salad Blend or Giant Mini Cucumbers or Grape Tomatoes: $2.99 each
- Raspberries or Blackberries 6 oz. pkg.: $3.99 each
- Nature's Promise Organic Red or Green Seedless Grapes 2 lb. clamshell pkg.: $4.99 each
- Nature's Promise Organic Sweet Potatoes US No. 1, 3 lb. bag: $2.99 each
- Nature's Promise Organic Green Beans, Vegetable Medley or Broccoli Florets 10 oz. bag: $2.99 each
- Hot House Cucumbers: $1.99 each
- Giant Tray Pack Sweet Corn 5 ct. tray: $3.99 each
- Bagged Peaches, Seedless Watermelon Halves or Quarters 2 lb. bag: $3.99 each
- Halos Mandarins 2 lb. bag: $3.99 each
Dairy and eggs on sale:
- Giant Grade A Large White Eggs 18 ct. ctn: $2.99 each
- Almond Breeze Almondmilk or Coffee mate Creamer 28-64 fl oz. cont.: Buy 2 for $5.00
- Pete & Gerry's Grade A Organic Brown Eggs 12 ct. ctn: $4.99 each
- FAGE Sour Cream: $3.99 each
- Chobani Flip or High Protein Yogurt 45-67 oz. cont.: $5.99 each
- Turkey Hill Drinks 1 gal. jug: $3.99 each
- Welch's Fruit Juice Drink 59 oz. ctn: $2.99 each
- Maola Milk 64 fl oz. ctn: $3.99 each
- Chobani Coffee Creamer 24 fl oz. ct.: $3.99 each
- Land O Lakes Butter Spreads 6.5-8 oz. cont.: $3.99 each
- Philadelphia Cream Cheese Spread 7.5-8 oz. cont.: $2.99 each
- Giant Pumpkin Whipped Topping 13 oz. can: $2.99 each
- Turkey Hill Pumpkin Pie Ice Cream 46 fl oz. cont.: $4.99 each
- Stonyfield Organic Yogurt: Buy 3 for $4.00 each
- Oikos Multi-Serve Yogurt 32 oz. cont.: Buy 3 for $4.00 each
- Danimals Smoothie 37.2 fl oz. pkg.: Buy 3 for $4.00 each
Bakery and bread on sale:
- Thomas' Bagels, Swirl Bread Almond Breeze Almondmilk or Muffin Tops or Rustik Bread or Bagels or Coffee mate Creamer: Buy 2 for $5.00
- Giant Sliced Panini Bread 16-17 oz. loaf: $3.99 each
- Giant Specialty Rolls Cheese or Deluxe Pizza, Southwest or Cheesecake, 4 ct. pkg.: $4.99 each
- Giant Round Top White Bread 20 oz. loaf: $2.49 each
- Old Tyme Bread or Potato, Gameday or Artisan's Choice Rolls, Bagels, English Muffins or Swirl Bread: Buy 3 for $4.00 each
- Pillsbury Grands! Rolls 17.5 oz. pkg.: $3.99 each
- Sweet Loren's Ready-to-Bake Cookie Dough 9.6-18 oz. pkg.: $4.99 each
Pantry on sale:
- Tostitos or Popcorners 6-14.73 oz. or 6.5-7 oz. pkg.: Buy 2 for $5.00
- Polar Seltzer or Canada Dry 12/12 fl. oz. cans: Buy 2 for $5.00
- Pepsi or Gatorade 24/12 fl. oz. cans or 1/12 fl oz. btl.: Buy 2 for $5.00
- Snyder's of Hanover Pretzels, Late July Tortilla or Cape Cod Potato Chips: $2.99 each
- Nabisco belVita, Oreo, Cakesters or Ritz Crackers: Buy 2 for $5.00
- Nature's Garden Snacks: $2.99 each
- Dunkin' Coffee: $5.99 each
- Grace Chips 1-12 oz. bag: $2.99 each
- Hellmann's Mayonnaise or Enchilada Sauce: $3.99 each
- Frank's RedHot Sauce 12 oz. btl.: $2.49 each
- Starkist Chunk Light Tuna Can 5 oz. can: $0.79 each
- Dole Fruit Bowls 4 ct.: $1.99 each
- Campbell's Condensed Soup, SpaghettiOs or Knorr Sides: $0.99 each
- Carbone Alfredo or Pasta Sauce: $2.49 each
- Taco Bell Taco Shells Kit: $2.99 each
- Popeyes Biscuit Mix: $2.99 each
- Chick-fil-A or Popeyes Dipping Sauce: $1.99 each
- Buffalo Wild Wings Sauce 9.2 oz. btl.: $3.99 each
- By Chef Ramsay Meals 12 oz. btl.: $4.99 each
- Prego Pasta Sauce: $1.99 each
- Frito Lay Multipack 10 Count 5-12 oz. pkg.: $5.99 each
- Frito Lay Multipack 18 Count 27.13-42 oz. pkg.: $9.99 each
- Frito Lay Multipack 42 Count 9-20.25 oz. pkg.: $12.99 each
- V8 Multipacks 6/8, 6/15 or 8/55 fl oz. cans: $4.99 each
- Hunt's Snack Pack 4 ct. or 12 ct., 9-127 oz. pkg.: Buy 3 for $4.00 each
- Tazo Tea Concentrate 32 oz. ctn.: Buy 3 for $4.00 each
- The Ryl Co. Tea 6 fl oz. can: $1.99 each
- Sparkling ICE 17 oz. bt.: $1.99 each
- Vita Coco 1 Liter 33.8 fl oz. btl.: $2.99 each
- Capri Sun or Country Time 10 ct. pkg.: Buy 2 for $5.00
- Cheez-It, Kellogg's Town House or Keebler Club Crackers 17-21 oz. pkg.: $3.99 each
- Tic Tac Singles 100 ct. box: $1.99 each
- Lindt Classic Recipe or Excellence Bar 5.1-4.40 oz. bar: $1.99 each
- Giant Peanut Butter 16 oz. jar: $2.49 each
- Giant Concord Grape Jelly 20 oz. squeeze btl.: $2.49 each
- Giant Granola: $3.99 each
- Giant California Seedless Raisins 6 ct. pkg.: $2.49 each
- Giant Applesauce Cups 6 ct., 24 oz. pkg.: $2.49 each
- Bertolli Olive Oil 1-12 oz. bag: $4.99 each
- Starkist Macaroni & Cheese: $0.99 each
- Orville Redenbacher's Microwave Popcorn 13.96-19.75 oz. pkg.: Buy 3 for $4.00 each
- Pop-Tarts or Rice Krispies Treats Bars: Buy 3 for $4.00 each
- Pringles 4.9-5.5 oz. canister: Buy 3 for $4.00 each
- Annie's Crackers or Cookies 6.75-12 oz. pkg.: Buy 3 for $4.00 each
- Planters Peanuts 16 oz.: Buy 3 for $4.00 each
- Crispy Green Freeze-Dried Fruit 4 ct. pkg.: Buy 3 for $4.00 each
- SUR Water Enhancer 1.62 fl oz. cont.: Buy 3 for $4.00 each
- Zatarain's Entrées 9-12 oz. pkg.: Buy 3 for $4.00 each
- Deep Indian Kitchen Entrées or Dumplings 7.5-12 oz. pkg.: Buy 3 for $4.00 each
Frozen on sale:
- Marie Callender's Small or Layered Pot Pies or Bowls or Healthy Choice Café Steamers or Entrées: Buy 2 for $5.00
- Breyers Ice Cream 48 fl oz. cont.: $3.99 each
- Red Baron Pizza 15.7-23.5 oz. pkg.: $4.99 each
- Popsicle Novelties 24-29.7 oz. pkg.: $3.99 each
- JonnyPops Ice Pops 14.9-9.02 pkg.: $3.99 each
- Eggo Ice Cream Sandwiches 12-17 fl oz. pkg.: $3.99 each
- Rice Krispies Treats: $2.99 each
- Nick's Ice Cream 16 oz. cont.: $4.99 each
- Outshine Fruit Bars: $3.99 each
- Hot Pockets Sandwiches 8-15 oz. pkg.: $3.99 each
- MorningStar Farms Breakfast, Burgers or Entrées 52.5-105 oz. pkg.: Buy 3 for $4.00 each
- Kemps Frozen Yogurt or Sherbet 48-54 oz. cont.: Buy 3 for $4.00 each
- Blue Bunny Frozen Dessert 46 fl oz. cont.: Buy 3 for $4.00 each
- MAIN ST Bistro Roasted Potatoes or Baked Macaroni & Cheese 17-20 oz. pkg.: Buy 3 for $4.00 each
- PF. Chang's Bowl 1 oz. pkg.: $4.99 each
🛒 Estimated Shopping Cost
Based on sale prices for items in this plan
$58.37
for 1 person · $58.37 per person
📍 Disclaimer: Prices and availability are based on the Giant weekly sales flyer for the week of August 05, 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 Giant.