Giant Standard Meal Plan
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5-DAY MEAL PLAN
Monday
Meal: Braised Chicken Leg Quarters with Sweet Corn and Green Beans
Description: Two chicken leg quarters are slowly braised in a savory broth until fall-off-the-bone tender, served alongside sweet corn on the cob and crisp steamed green beans for a satisfying, classic summer dinner. This budget-friendly meal delivers big flavor with minimal effort and uses some of the best-priced proteins of the week.
Sale items used: Fresh Chicken Leg Quarters (Family Size) at $1.29/lb, Sweet Corn (White or Yellow) at 10 for $2.50, Giant Green Beans or Brussels Sprouts (12 oz. bag) at $2.49 each
Prep time: 20 minutes active, 55 minutes total
Serving note: Purchase approximately 1.25 lbs of chicken leg quarters (2 quarters, assumed weight $1.61 total at $1.29/lb); use 2 ears of sweet corn from the 10-for-$2.50 deal ($0.50 for 2 ears); use half the 12 oz. bag of green beans and refrigerate the rest for later in the week. Total cook time is about 55 minutes - start the braise first, then prep the vegetables while the chicken cooks.
Tuesday
Meal: Ground Beef and Grape Tomato Skillet Pasta with Shredded Cheese
Description: Lean ground beef is browned in a skillet with halved grape tomatoes that burst into a quick, fresh sauce, then tossed with cooked pasta and finished with a generous handful of shredded cheese. This one-pan weeknight meal comes together in under 30 minutes and delivers rich, satisfying flavor from simple sale ingredients.
Sale items used: 73% Lean Ground Beef (Family Size) at $3.49/lb (3-day sale price), Grape Tomatoes (10 oz.) at 2 for $5.00, Kraft Shredded Cheese (6-8 oz.) at 2 for $5.00
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Purchase approximately 0.5 lbs of ground beef ($1.75 at the 3-day sale price of $3.49/lb - buy early in the week); purchase 1 container of grape tomatoes at $2.50 (half the 2-for-$5.00 deal, or buy 2 and snack on the second); purchase 1 bag of shredded cheese at $2.50 (half the 2-for-$5.00 deal) and use about one-third of the bag for this meal, saving the rest for the week. Use about 2 oz. dry pasta from your pantry.
Recipes:
- Cheesy Ground Beef and Tomato Pasta Skillet
Wednesday
Meal: Smoked Sausage and Hot House Pepper Skillet with Rice
Description: Sliced Giant smoked dinner sausage is pan-seared with colorful hot house peppers until caramelized and fragrant, then served over fluffy quick-cook rice for a hearty, flavor-packed skillet meal. The combination of smoky sausage and sweet roasted peppers makes this a standout midweek dinner with minimal cleanup.
Sale items used: Giant Smoked or Fresh Dinner Sausage (14-16 oz.) at $3.99 each, Hot House Peppers (Red, Yellow or Orange) at 3 for $5.00, Giant 90 Second Rice (8.8 oz.) at $1.99 each
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Use half the 14-16 oz. sausage link for this meal and refrigerate the rest for another use; purchase 2 hot house peppers at approximately $3.33 for 2 (from the 3-for-$5.00 deal, or buy all 3 at $5.00 and use the third as a snack or side); use 1 pouch of 90 Second Rice ($1.99) which is a perfect single-serving size.
Recipes:
- Smoked Sausage and Pepper Skillet
Thursday
Meal: Slow-Roasted Pork Picnic Roast with Eggplant and Green or Yellow Squash
Description: A small portion of bone-in pork picnic roast is slow-roasted low and slow until deeply tender and juicy, served alongside oven-roasted eggplant and squash seasoned with olive oil and herbs. While the roast takes time in the oven, the hands-on effort is minimal and the result is a rich, satisfying meal with excellent leftovers.
Sale items used: Whole Pork Picnic Roast (Bone-In) at $0.99/lb, Eggplant at $1.49/lb, Green or Yellow Squash at $1.99/lb
Prep time: 20 minutes active, 3 to 4 hours total (slow roast)
Serving note: Purchase approximately 2 lbs of pork picnic roast ($1.98 at $0.99/lb) - this is the practical minimum for a bone-in roast and will yield generous leftovers for sandwiches or another meal; purchase approximately 0.5 lbs of eggplant ($0.75) and 0.5 lbs of squash ($1.00). Make-ahead note: start the roast in the morning or early afternoon; it can rest and be reheated easily, making this ideal for a relaxed Thursday evening.
Friday
Meal: Pan-Seared Jumbo Shrimp with Asparagus and Avocado Salad
Description: Plump jumbo shrimp are quickly seared in a hot pan with garlic and a squeeze of lemon, served alongside tender roasted asparagus and a fresh avocado salad for a light yet indulgent end-of-week dinner. This meal feels restaurant-quality but comes together in under 25 minutes thanks to easy-peel shrimp and simple fresh ingredients.
Sale items used: Jumbo Raw EZ Peel Shrimp (21-25 ct.) at $6.99/lb with digital coupon, Asparagus at $3.49/lb, Avocados at 5 for $5.00
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Purchase approximately 0.5 lbs of shrimp ($3.50 with digital coupon at $6.99/lb), which yields roughly 10-12 jumbo shrimp - a generous single serving; purchase approximately 0.5 lbs of asparagus ($1.75); purchase 1 avocado at $1.00 from the 5-for-$5.00 deal. Be sure to activate the digital coupon before checkout to get the $6.99/lb shrimp price.
Recipes:
- Shrimp, Asparagus and Avocado Salad
🛒 Shopping List
SHOPPING LIST
Buy on sale:
- Fresh Chicken Leg Quarters, approx. 1.25 lbs: $1.61
- Sweet Corn, 2 ears (from 10 for $2.50): $0.50
- Giant Green Beans or Brussels Sprouts, 1 bag (12 oz.): $2.49
- 73% Lean Ground Beef, approx. 0.5 lbs (3-day sale): $1.75
- Grape Tomatoes, 1 container (10 oz., half of 2 for $5.00): $2.50
- Kraft Shredded Cheese, 1 bag (6-8 oz., half of 2 for $5.00): $2.50
- Giant Smoked Dinner Sausage, 1 package (14-16 oz.): $3.99
- Hot House Peppers, 3 peppers: $5.00
- Giant 90 Second Rice, 1 pouch (8.8 oz.): $1.99
- Whole Pork Picnic Roast (Bone-In), approx. 2 lbs: $1.98
- Eggplant, approx. 0.5 lbs: $0.75
- Green or Yellow Squash, approx. 0.5 lbs: $1.00
- Jumbo Raw EZ Peel Shrimp, approx. 0.5 lbs (with digital coupon): $3.50
- Asparagus, approx. 0.5 lbs: $1.75
- Avocados, 1 avocado (from 5 for $5.00): $1.00
Pantry staples needed:
- Dry pasta (spaghetti, penne, or similar), about 2 oz.
- Olive oil or neutral cooking oil
- Garlic (fresh or jarred)
- Salt and black pepper
- Dried herbs (Italian seasoning, thyme, or rosemary)
- Chicken broth or stock (for braising Monday's chicken)
- Lemon (for Friday's shrimp)
- Red pepper flakes (optional, for the sausage skillet)
🏷️ All sale items this week
SALE ITEMS FOUND
Meats on sale:
- 73% Lean Ground Beef (27% Fat, Family Size): $3.49/lb (3-day sale); $4.49/lb rest of week
- Jumbo Raw EZ Peel Shrimp (21-25 ct., Farm Raised): $6.99/lb with digital coupon; $8.99/lb without
- 8-Piece Dark Meat Chicken Fried or Baked: $6.99 each
- St. Louis-Style Pork Ribs (Previously Frozen): $1.99/lb with digital coupon (with $25 purchase); $3.99/lb without
- Hebrew National Beef Franks (9.43-12 oz.): $4.99 each
- Fresh Chicken Leg Quarters (Family Size): $1.29/lb
- 80% Lean Ground Beef Patties (Family Size): $5.49/lb
- Baby Back-Style Pork Ribs (Previously Frozen): $4.99/lb
- Whole Pork Picnic Roast (Bone-In): $0.99/lb
- Taste of Inspirations Chicken Kabobs: $8.99/lb
- Taste of Inspirations Beef Kabobs: $10.99/lb
- Boneless Center-Cut Pork Chops (Family Size): $4.99/lb
- Giant Smoked or Fresh Dinner Sausage (14-16 oz.): $3.99 each
- Lloyd's Barbeque Co. Shredded Chicken or Pork (16 oz.): $5.00 each
- Philly Gourmet Burgers (24-32 oz.): $10.99 each
- Hillshire Farm Snacking Trays (2.76 oz.): 2 for $5.00
- Swordfish or Tuna Steak (Wild Caught): $9.99/lb
- Fresh Domestic Shrimp (Wild Caught): $2.00 off/lb
- Nature's Promise Medium Shrimp Ring (16 oz., Frozen): $10.99 each
- Salmon Fillet on a Plank (8 oz., Farm Raised): $7.99 each
- Coho Salmon (Farm Raised, Sashimi Grade): $8.99/lb
- Cajun Krab Dip: $4.99/lb
- Fresh Pork Tenderloins or Marinated Filets (Boneless): $3.99/lb
- Beef Short Ribs (Bone-In): $9.99/lb
- Perdue or Real Good Foods Frozen Cooked Chicken (20-26 oz.): $7.99 each
- Jack Daniel's Pulled Entrées (16 oz.): $7.99 each
- C.Wirthy & Co Salmon (Frozen, 10 oz.): $9.99 each
- Bob Evans Side Dishes (20-24 oz.): 2 for $8.00
- Oscar Mayer Fully Cooked Bacon (2.52 oz.): $3.49 each (when you buy 3); $4.49 each regular
- Oscar Mayer Deli Fresh Lunchmeat (8-9 oz.): $2.99 each (when you buy 3); $3.99 each regular
Deli and prepared on sale:
- Rotisserie Chicken Salad: $8.99/lb
- Cantina Latina Burrito Bowl (10.5 oz.): $6.99 each
- BelGioioso Burrata (8 oz.): $5.99 each
- Boar's Head Maple Glazed Honey Coat Ham (Sliced to Order): $11.49/lb
- Giant Hot Pepper Cheese (Sliced to Order or Prepackaged): $7.99/lb
- Fried Chicken Platter (50 ct. tray, serves 25): $44.99 each
- Cookie Platter (Large, serves 35-40): $9.99 each
- Fresh-Cut Vegetable Platter (Small, serves 5-7): $14.99 each
- Chicken Nugget Platter (50 ct. tray, serves 6-8): $14.49 each
- Fresh-Cut Fruit Platter (Small, serves 8-10): $14.99 each
- Let's Twist Platter (serves 10-15): $45.99 each
- Brownie Bites Tray (Small, serves 10-21): $9.99 each
Produce on sale:
- Whole Seedless Watermelon: $3.99 each (3-day sale); $5.99 each rest of week
- Blueberries (6 oz.): 5 for $5.00
- Mangoes: 5 for $5.00
- Avocados: 5 for $5.00
- Red, Green or Black Seedless Grapes: $1.99/lb with digital coupon (with $25 purchase); $3.49/lb without
- Sweet Corn (White or Yellow): 10 for $2.50
- Giant Salad Blends (5 oz.): 2 for $5.00
- Mini Cucumbers (14 oz.): 2 for $5.00
- Grape Tomatoes (10 oz.): 2 for $5.00
- Asparagus: $3.49/lb
- Eggplant: $1.49/lb
- Green or Yellow Squash: $1.99/lb
- Giant Tray Pack Sweet Corn (5 ct. tray): $3.99 each
- Giant Portabella Mushrooms (14 oz.): $5.49 each
- Hot House Peppers (Red, Yellow or Orange): 3 for $5.00
- Pepperidge Farm Cookies (5-8.6 oz.): 2 for $8.00
- Cantaloupe: $2.99 each
- Seedless Watermelon Halves or Quarters: $1.19/lb
- Halos Mandarins (2 lb. bag): $4.49 each
- Nature's Promise Organic Russet or Sweet Potatoes (3 lb. bag): 2 for $9.00
- Nature's Promise Organic Blueberries (1 dry pint): $4.99 each
- Nature's Promise Greenhouse Grown Salad (8 oz.): $4.99 each
- Giant Green Beans or Brussels Sprouts (12 oz. bag): $2.49 each
- Taste of Inspirations Salad Kit or Potato Trays: 2 for $7.00
- Taste of Inspirations Wild Wonders, Campari or Angel Sweet Tomatoes (10-16 oz.): $3.49 each
- Fresh Store-Cut Fruit (Large): $5.49/lb
- Red Delicious, Golden Delicious or Gala Apples: $1.49/lb
- Golden Kiwi (1 lb. clamshell): $4.99 each
Dairy and eggs on sale:
- Giant Butter (16 oz.): $2.99
- Chobani Single-Serve Yogurt (5.3 oz.): 10 for $10.00
- Kraft Shredded Cheese or Cracker Barrel Chunks (6-8 oz.): 2 for $5.00
- Pete & Gerry's Grade A Organic or Pasture Raised Eggs (12 ct.): $4.99
- Chobani Flip or High Protein Yogurt (4.5-6.7 oz.): 4 for $5.00
- Bays Original English Muffins (12 oz.): 2 for $8.00
- Breakstone's Cottage Cheese (16 oz.): 2 for $6.00
- Nestlé Toll House Ready-to-Bake Cookie Dough (13.5-18 oz.): 2 for $8.00
- Silk Soy, Almond or Coconut Milk (64 fl. oz.): 2 for $7.00
- Coffee mate Creamer (28-32 fl. oz.): 2 for $8.00
- Dannon Light + Fit Greek Yogurt (21.2 oz.): 2 for $5.00
- Reddi Wip (13 oz.): 2 for $9.00
- BelGioioso Burrata (8 oz.): $5.99 each
- Breakstone's Sour Cream (16 oz.): 2 for $4.00
- Cracker Barrel Cracker Cuts or Cubed Cheese (6-7 oz.): 2 for $6.00
- The Laughing Cow Cheese Wedges (5.4 oz.): 2 for $8.00
- Kraft Singles (10.7-12 oz.): $2.49 each (when you buy 3); $3.49 each regular
- Turkey Hill Drinks (1 gal. jug): $3.29
- Friendly's Ice Cream (48 fl. oz.): 2 for $6.00 with digital coupon; 2 for $7.00 without
Bakery and bread on sale:
- Ball Park Rolls or Sara Lee Bread: $2.99
- King's Hawaiian Slider, Pretzel Slider, Sub Rolls or Hamburger Buns (10-12.8 oz.): $5.49 each
- Dave's Killer Bread, Rolls, Bagels or English Muffins: $4.99
- Giant Gourmet Cookies (6 ct.): $4.99 each
- Taste of Inspirations Duo Bites (9 oz.): $5.49 each
- Taste of Inspirations Madeleines (8-9 oz.): $5.79 each
Pantry on sale:
- Campbell's Chunky Soup: 2 for $5.00
- Utz Potato Chips or Cheese Snacks (7.5-8.5 oz.): 3 FREE when you buy 2 (3-day sale); $4.49 rest of week
- Nabisco Family Size Cookies or Crackers (Oreo 19.1 oz., Chips Ahoy! 9.31-19.5 oz., Ritz 11.4 oz., Snack Crackers 12.5 oz.): $3.49 each
- Simply Orange, Cranberry, Apple or Grapefruit Juice (46-52 fl. oz.): 2 for $8.00
- Starbucks Coffee (10-12 oz. bag or 10 ct. K-Cups): $7.99
- Giant 90 Second Rice (8.8 oz.): $1.99
- Goldfish Crackers (4.8-6 oz.): $3.49
- Planters Peanuts, Cashews or Nut Duos (5-16 oz.): 2 for $7.00
- Skinny Pop Popcorn (3.9 oz.): $4.99
- M&M's Family Size (16.9-18 oz.): $10.99
- Albanese Gummi Candy (7.75-9 oz.): 2 for $5.00
- Nabisco belVita Biscuits or Newtons (belVita 5-8.8 oz., Newtons 10 oz.): 2 for $7.00 when you buy 2
- Coca-Cola Mini (10/7.5 fl. oz. cans): $7.49
- Pepsi (24/12 fl. oz. cans): $12.99
- Dasani Water (24/16.9 fl. oz.): $6.29
- Tropicana Premium Drink or Hydrate (46 fl. oz.): $2.69
- Nature's Promise Crackers (8 oz.): $4.49
- Monster Energy Drinks (4/12 fl. oz. cans): $8.99
- Gold Peak (18.5 fl. oz.): 2 for $4.00 when you buy 2
- Gatorade (28 fl. oz.): 3 for $5.00
- Tazo Matcha Latte (3.5 fl. oz.): $6.69
- Deer Park or Pure Life Water: 2 for $10.00 when you buy 2
- Simply Drinks, Minute Maid Zero or Gold Peak Iced Tea (52 fl. oz.): 2 for $5.00
- Capri Sun (10 ct.): $1.99 each (when you buy 3); $2.99 each regular
- Kool-Aid Hydration (6 ct.): $1.99 each (when you buy 3); $2.99 each regular
- Classico Pasta Sauce (15-24 oz.): $1.99 each (when you buy 3); $2.99 each regular
- Heinz Tomato Ketchup (38 oz.): $3.00 each (when you buy 3); $4.00 each regular
- Kraft Miracle Whip (30 oz. jar or 19 oz. squeeze): $4.49 each (when you buy 3); $5.49 each regular
- Taco Bell Shells (4.8 oz.): $1.99 each (when you buy 3); $2.99 each regular
- Kool-Aid, Country Time or Tang (8 qt. canister): $2.99 each (when you buy 3); $3.99 each regular
- Lea & Perrins Worcestershire Sauce (10 oz.): $3.49 each (when you buy 3); $4.49 each regular
- TGI Fridays Appetizer or Bagel Bites (10-17.4 oz.): $4.99 each (when you buy 3); $5.99 each regular
- Kraft Deluxe Mac & Cheese or Velveeta Shells & Cheese Cups (4 pack): $4.49 each (when you buy 3); $5.49 each regular
- Velveeta Mini Block (20 oz.): $4.99 each (when you buy 3); $5.99 each regular
- Maxwell House Coffee (23.1-36.8 oz. canister): $14.49 each (when you buy 3); $15.49 each regular
- Rao's Pasta Sauce: $7.49
- Rao's Pasta: 2 for $5.00
- Rao's Soup: $5.49
- Knorr Sides: 4 for $5.00
- Mott's Applesauce or GoGo SqueeZ (Mott's 12/38.4 oz., GoGo SqueeZ 12/38.4 oz. or 10/30 oz.): $7.99
- Dole Fruit Bowls (4/16-17.2 oz.): 2 for $6.00
- Starkist Chunk Light Tuna (2.6-3 oz. pouch): 3 for $4.00
- Chicken of the Sea Chunk Light Tuna (5 oz. can or 2.5 oz. pouch): 10 for $10.00
- Smucker's Uncrustables (7.2-8 oz., Frozen): $4.49
- Hunt's Snack Pack (4 ct.): 4 for $5.00
- Nabisco Variety Packs (9-20 oz.): $5.99
- Jif Peanut Butter (27.3-28 oz.): $3.99
- Utz Snack Pack (18/16.65-18 oz.): $8.99
- Oscar Mayer Basic Lunchables (2.25-4.4 oz.): 3 for $6.00
- Sticky Fingers Barbecue Sauce (15.2-16.5 oz.): $2.99
- Hidden Valley Ranch or Newman's Own Salad Dressing (16 oz.): 2 for $7.00
- French's Classic Yellow Mustard (20 oz.): $1.99
- Claussen Pickles (20-32 oz. jar): 2 for $9.00
- Reser's Deli Salads (48 oz.): $8.49 each
- Green Giant Canned Vegetables (14.5-15.25 oz.): 4 for $4.00 with digital coupon; 4 for $5.00 without
- Goodles Macaroni and Cheese (5.25-6 oz.): $3.29
- Bachan's Japanese Sauce (16-17 oz.): $8.49
- Hellmann's Mayonnaise (30 oz. jar or 20 oz. squeeze): $3.99 with digital coupon; $5.99 without
- Post Cereal (Large Size): $4.29
- Eight O'Clock Coffee (18 oz. bag): $12.99
- Pop-Tarts or Nutri-Grain, Special K or Rice Krispies Treats Bars: 2 for $5.00
- Nature Valley Soft Baked PB&J Bars: 2 for $7.00
- PAM Cooking Spray (5-6 oz.): 2 for $6.00
- Bertolli Extra Virgin Olive Oil (15.5-16.9 fl. oz.): $7.99
- Samyang Buldak Ramen Multipack (5 ct.): $9.99
- Ben's Original Ready Rice: 2 for $5.00
- Domino Baker's Sugar (3.5 lb. tub): $4.99
- Gerber Get'ems! Squeezies (4/10 oz. box): 2 for $8.00
- Gerber Fruit Puree & Yogurt (3.5-4.23 oz. pouch): 5 for $5.00
- Gerber Puffs Snack (1.48 oz. canister): 2 for $5.00
- Gerber Get'ems! Roundos Puff Snack (2.25-5 oz.): 2 for $5.00
- Betty Crocker Delights Cake Mix or Frosting: 2 for $5.00 when you buy 2
- KIND Protein Max Granola: $4.49
- KIND Breakfast Protein Bars: $4.49
- KIND Healthy Grains Clusters: $4.49
- KIND ZERO Added Sugar Granola: $4.49
Frozen on sale:
- Stouffer's Simple Dishes, Signature Classics or Lean Cuisine Protein Kicks or Comfort Cravings (Stouffer's 8.8-12.9 oz., Lean Cuisine 6-11.5 oz.): 4 for $10.00
- Haagen-Dazs Ice Cream, Bars or Waffle Cones (Ice Cream 14 fl. oz., Bars 9 fl. oz., Cones 14.8 fl. oz.): $3.29 each with digital coupon; 2 for $8.00 without
- Yasso Dipped, Yogurt Bars or Spoonables (10.6-14 fl. oz., Spoonables 14 fl. oz.): $4.49 each with digital coupon; $4.99 each without
- Blue Bunny Mini Swirls Cones (18-18.4 fl. oz.): 2 for $7.00 with digital coupon; 2 for $8.00 without
- Klondike Bars, Sandwiches or Breyers Carb Smart Bars (Klondike 16-27 fl. oz., Breyers 18 fl. oz.): 2 for $6.00 with digital coupon; 2 for $8.00 without
- MorningStar Farms Breakfast, Burgers or Entrées (5.25-12 oz.): 2 for $9.00
- Kodiak Waffles, French Toast Sticks or Flapjacks (8-15.4 oz.): $5.49
- Birds Eye Asparagus Spears, Oven Roasters, Stir Fry or Skillets (8-15 oz.): 3 for $9.00
- Popsicle Novelties (12.1-29.7 fl. oz.): $4.99
- Outshine Fruit Bars (15-18 fl. oz.): 2 for $7.00
- Rao's Entrées (8.4-9.5 oz.): 2 for $9.00
- Marie Callender's or Dolly Parton's Pies (Marie Callender's 25.6-42 oz., Dolly Parton's 21.6-32 oz.): $5.99
- Screamin' Sicilian Core or Thin & Crispy Pizza (16.35-25 oz.): $6.99
- Hot Pockets Sandwiches (17-18 oz.): $5.29
- Rao's Brick Oven Pizza (18.3-20.8 oz.): $7.99
- Luigi's Real Italian Ice (36 fl. oz.): 2 for $5.00
- C.Wirthy & Co Salmon (Frozen, 10 oz.): $9.99 each
- Next Wave Mussels (Frozen, 16 oz.): $3.99 each
🛒 Estimated Shopping Cost
Based on sale prices for items in this plan
Some sale prices require the store's loyalty card or a clipped digital coupon. Check the flyer before you shop.
$32.31
for 1 person · $32.31 per person
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