Giant Kosher Meal Plan

BUDGET RATIONALE

Why these meals: This week's plan builds five satisfying kosher meat dinners around Giant's best sale prices, so you get real variety without extra effort. Ground beef anchors two nights, first as juicy burgers with avocado on Tuesday, then as simmered meatballs in tomato sauce on Friday, so your 4 lb family-size package goes to good use. Chicken shows up twice as well, with budget-friendly baked drumsticks on Monday at just $1.98 and a golden roasted whole chicken on Wednesday that you can season ahead of time to save effort. Thursday brings a lighter change of pace with pan-seared salmon and a crisp cucumber salad. Each meal leans on fresh produce like salad blends, grape tomatoes, and avocados to round things out, keeping the week simple, satisfying, and fully meat-compliant.

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Meat - Baked Chicken Drumsticks with Salad
Description: Chicken drumsticks are seasoned and baked until crisp-skinned and juicy, served alongside a fresh salad blend. A simple olive oil and herb rub keeps it fully meat-compliant.
Sale items used: Fresh Chicken Drumsticks or Leg Quarters, Giant Salad Blends
Prep time: 45 minutes
Serving note: 2 lb chicken drumsticks (about 8 pieces) for 4 people; 1 package Giant Salad Blend tossed with olive oil and vinegar.
Recipes:
- Baked Chicken Drumsticks with Simple Side Salad
- The Baked Chicken Drumstick Recipe I Can't Stop Making
- Oven-Baked Chicken Drumsticks Recipe (with Crispy Skin)

Tuesday
Meal: Meat - Ground Beef Burgers with Avocado
Description: Juicy ground beef patties are grilled or pan-seared and topped with sliced avocado and a salad blend on the side, no cheese included to keep this meal meat-only. Served on toasted buns with lettuce and tomato.
Sale items used: 73% Lean Ground Beef Family Size, Hass Avocados, Giant Salad Blends
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: 2 lb ground beef formed into 4 patties (8 oz raw each pre-cook); 2 avocados sliced; 1 package salad blend as a side salad.

Check the label: supermarket buns and rolls often contain milk or whey, which cannot be served with meat, and few are certified kosher.

Recipes:
- Ultimate Kosher Burgers
- Avocado Burger Recipe with Avocado in the Patty
- Avocado Burger Recipe

Wednesday
Meal: Meat - Roasted Whole Chicken with Grape Tomatoes
Description: A whole chicken is roasted until golden and tender, then served with warm blistered grape tomatoes tossed in olive oil. A simple, satisfying weeknight roast.
Sale items used: Whole Chicken Fryer, Giant Salad Blends or Grape Tomatoes
Prep time: 75 minutes (make-ahead note: season and refrigerate chicken the night before to shorten Wednesday's active cooking time)
Serving note: 4 lb whole chicken roasted whole for 4 people; 1 package grape tomatoes roasted alongside.
Recipes:
- roasted chicken with tomatoes and olives
- Whole Roasted Chicken with Garlic, Lemon, and Herbs
- Click Here for Our Recipe For Easy Whole Roast Chicken

Thursday
Meal: Meat - Pan-Seared Salmon with Mini Cucumber Salad
Description: Salmon fillets are pan-seared until flaky and lightly crisped, paired with a cool, crunchy mini cucumber salad dressed in olive oil and vinegar. A quick, elegant midweek dinner.
Sale items used: Salmon Fillets Farm Raised Fresh Boneless, Giant Mini Cucumbers
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: 2 lb salmon fillets (four 8 oz portions) for 4 people; 1 package mini cucumbers sliced for salad.
Recipes:
- Pan Fried Salmon with Cucumber Radish Salad Recipe
- Pan-Seared Lemon Butter Salmon Recipe with Cucumber Salad
- Seared Salmon with Smashed Cucumber Salad (35 Minutes)

Friday
Meal: Meat - Beef Meatballs in Tomato Sauce
Description: Ground beef meatballs are simmered in a simple tomato sauce made from grape tomatoes and served over rice or pasta from pantry staples. No dairy is used, keeping this meat meal fully compliant.
Sale items used: 73% Lean Ground Beef Family Size, Grape Tomatoes
Prep time: 40 minutes
Serving note: 2 lb ground beef formed into about 20 small meatballs for 4 people; 1 package grape tomatoes simmered down into sauce.
Recipes:
- Meatballs in Tomato Sauce with Rice
- Meatballs in Tomato Sauce Recipe
- Kosher-for-Passover Meatballs in Tomato Sauce Using Limited Ingredients

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Fresh Chicken Drumsticks or Leg Quarters (2 lb): $1.98
- 73% Lean Ground Beef, Family Size (4 lb): $13.96
- Whole Chicken Fryer (4 lb): $5.96
- Salmon Fillets, Farm Raised, Fresh, Boneless (2 lb): $17.98
- Giant Salad Blends (2 packs): $5.00
- Giant Salad Blends, Grape Tomatoes or Mini Cucumbers - Grape Tomatoes (2 packs): $5.00
- Giant Salad Blends, Grape Tomatoes or Mini Cucumbers - Mini Cucumbers (1 pack, priced as part of 2-for deal): $5.00
- Hass Avocados (4 count): $5.00

Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil
- Salt, pepper, garlic powder, and dried herbs (oregano, thyme, paprika)
- Vinegar (for salad dressing)
- Burger buns
- Rice or pasta (for meatballs)