Giant Low-Carb Meal Plan

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Skillet-Browned Holmes Smokehouse Sausage with Sauteed Rainbow Bell Peppers and Tomatoes
Description: One Holmes Smokehouse Sausage link is sliced and browned in a skillet until caramelized, then tossed with sliced rainbow bell peppers and halved campari tomatoes sauteed in olive oil and garlic. This hearty, colorful one-pan meal is naturally low-carb and comes together quickly on a weeknight.
Sale items used: Holmes Smokehouse Sausage ($3.99 each), Rainbow Bell Peppers ($2.57 each), Taste of Inspirations Wild Wonders, Campari or Angel Sweet Tomatoes ($2.99 each)
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Use 1 sausage link (roughly 6 oz), half a pack of rainbow bell peppers (about 2 peppers), and a generous handful of campari tomatoes (about 4 oz). The remaining peppers and tomatoes can be refrigerated and used later in the week for Thursday's shrimp dish.
Recipes:
- Italian Sausage, Peppers and Onions with Sauce - Low Carb Maven

Tuesday
Meal: Pan-Seared Fresh Split Chicken Breasts with Roasted Broccoli Florets and Parmesan
Description: One fresh split chicken breast is seasoned with McCormick Perfect Pinch seasoning and pan-seared skin-side down until golden and crispy, then finished in the oven to cook through. A generous portion of broccoli florets is roasted alongside and finished with a sprinkle of Giant Parmesan cheese for a satisfying low-carb plate.
Sale items used: Fresh Split Chicken Breasts ($5.99/lb), Giant Broccoli Florets or Vegetable Medley ($2.57 each), Giant Parmesan Cheese ($2.99 each), McCormick Perfect Pinch Seasoning ($0.99 each)
Prep time: 35 minutes
Serving note: Assume 0.5 lb for one split chicken breast, costing approximately $3.00. Use about half the bag of broccoli florets (roughly 6 oz) and 2 tablespoons of Parmesan. The remaining broccoli and Parmesan can be used as sides later in the week.
Recipes:
- Creamy Garlic Chicken and Broccoli - The flavours of kitchen
- Keto Cheddar Chicken & Broccoli Casserole [VIDEO] | Tasteaholics

Wednesday
Meal: Seasoned Ground Beef Lettuce-Wrap Bowls with Baby Carrots and Salsa
Description: Half a pound of 80% lean ground beef is browned and seasoned with McCormick Perfect Pinch seasoning, then served in crisp romaine or iceberg lettuce cups with a spoonful of Pace salsa on top. Baby carrots on the side add a satisfying crunch and keep the meal fresh and low-carb.
Sale items used: 80% Lean Ground Beef ($4.99/lb), Giant Peeled Baby-Cut Carrots ($0.99 each), Pace Salsa or Picante Sauce ($2.56 each), McCormick Perfect Pinch Seasoning (already purchased Tuesday)
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Use 0.5 lb of ground beef, costing approximately $2.50. Use about a quarter of the baby carrot bag (roughly 3 oz) as a side. Pace salsa is used as a topping - check the label and limit to 2 tablespoons per serving to keep net carbs low. Lettuce is a pantry/produce staple not on sale this week; pick up one head at standard price.
Recipes:
- Ground Beef Lettuce Wraps: An Easy Low-Carb Recipe | Clean Food Crush

Thursday
Meal: Garlic-Butter Pan-Sauteed Jumbo Raw EZ Peel Shrimp with Rainbow Bell Peppers
Description: Half a pound of jumbo raw EZ peel shrimp is quickly sauteed in a hot skillet with butter, minced garlic, and sliced rainbow bell peppers until the shrimp are pink and the peppers are tender-crisp. This fast, flavorful dish is naturally low-carb and comes together in under 15 minutes.
Sale items used: Jumbo Raw EZ Peel Shrimp ($9.99/lb), Rainbow Bell Peppers (already purchased Monday)
Prep time: 15 minutes
Serving note: Use 0.5 lb of shrimp, costing approximately $5.00. Use the remaining rainbow bell peppers (about 2 peppers) left over from Monday. Garlic and butter are pantry staples. If any campari tomatoes remain from Monday, halve a few and toss them in during the last minute of cooking.
Recipes:
- Garlic Butter Shrimp - One-Pan, 20-Minute Meal - Julia's Album

Friday
Meal: Crisped Jimmy Dean Bacon and Scrambled Egg Skillet with Tomatoes and Cabot Cheese
Description: Several strips of Jimmy Dean bacon are crisped in a skillet, then 2 to 3 eggs are scrambled in the rendered fat alongside halved campari tomatoes until just set. Shredded or sliced Cabot cheese is melted over the top for a rich, satisfying low-carb breakfast-for-dinner skillet.
Sale items used: Jimmy Dean Bacon or Breakfast Sausages ($2.99 each), Taste of Inspirations Wild Wonders, Campari or Angel Sweet Tomatoes (already purchased Monday), Cabot Chunks, Cracker Cuts or Sliced Cheese ($3.99 each)
Prep time: 15 minutes
Serving note: Use 3 to 4 strips of bacon from the package (the rest can be refrigerated or frozen for future use). Use a handful of the remaining campari tomatoes from Monday. Use 1 to 2 slices or a small chunk of Cabot cheese, shredded or crumbled. Eggs are a pantry staple not on sale this week; have 2 to 3 large eggs on hand.

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Holmes Smokehouse Sausage (x1 pack): $3.99
- Rainbow Bell Peppers (x1 pack): $2.57
- Taste of Inspirations Campari or Angel Sweet Tomatoes (x1 pack): $2.99
- Fresh Split Chicken Breasts (0.5 lb): $3.00
- Giant Broccoli Florets (x1 bag): $2.57
- Giant Parmesan Cheese (x1 container): $2.99
- McCormick Perfect Pinch Seasoning (x1): $0.99
- 80% Lean Ground Beef (0.5 lb): $2.50
- Giant Peeled Baby-Cut Carrots (x1 bag): $0.99
- Pace Salsa or Picante Sauce (x1 jar): $2.56
- Jumbo Raw EZ Peel Shrimp (0.5 lb): $5.00
- Jimmy Dean Bacon or Breakfast Sausages (x1 pack): $2.99
- Cabot Chunks, Cracker Cuts or Sliced Cheese (x1 pack): $3.99

Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil
- Butter
- Garlic (fresh or minced)
- Salt and black pepper
- Eggs (2 to 3 large)
- Lettuce (romaine or iceberg, for Wednesday wraps - pick up at standard price)