Piggly Wiggly Dairy-Free Meal Plan

BUDGET RATIONALE

Why these meals: The star of this week is the Fresh Fryer Leg Quarters at just $0.69/lb - that is one of the best meat prices you will find anywhere, and it anchors two nights of the plan at a combined protein cost under $3. Carolina Pride Fresh Pork Sausage Rolls at $2.99 a package and Fresh Boneless Sirloin Pork Chops at $2.39/lb round out the economical nights with plenty of flavor variety. The single premium night goes to Sea Best Fresh Frozen Flounder Fillets, which at $5.99 each is the most approachable premium option on this flyer - two packages give you a full fish dinner for four at a fraction of what the beef steaks or shoulder cuts would run. The Boneless Beef Top Sirloin Steaks at $8.99/lb and the beef shoulder cuts were deliberately skipped because even on sale they push per-serving costs well above the other proteins and would blow the weekly total. Old El Paso taco shells and seasoning at $0.99 to $1.49 each add a fun taco night for almost nothing extra, and the russet potatoes at $4.99 for a 10 lb. bag stretch across multiple nights as a side without adding much to the total.

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Pan-Seared Boneless Sirloin Pork Chops with Roasted Broccoli and Russet Potatoes
Description: Boneless sirloin pork chops are seasoned with garlic and black pepper, then seared in a hot skillet until golden brown and cooked through, about 4 to 5 minutes per side. Roasted broccoli crowns and wedged russet potatoes round out the plate for a hearty, satisfying weeknight dinner.
Sale items used: Fresh Boneless Sirloin Pork Chops (Family Pack), Broccoli Crowns (Crisp), Best Choice Russet Potatoes (10 lb. bag)
Prep time: 35 minutes
Serving note: Use 2 lbs of pork chops for 4 people (roughly one chop per person depending on cut thickness). Use 1 lb of broccoli crowns and about 1.5 lbs of russet potatoes from the 10 lb. bag. Toss vegetables with olive oil and roast at 425 degrees F while the chops sear on the stovetop.
Recipes:
- Pan Seared Pork Chops

Tuesday
Meal: Skillet Carolina Pride Pork Sausage and Hominy with Sweet Vidalia Onions
Description: Carolina Pride Fresh Pork Sausage is browned and crumbled in a large skillet, then combined with drained Juanita's Hominy and sliced sweet Vidalia onions for a simple Southern-style one-pan supper. The hominy soaks up the savory sausage drippings and the onions add a mild sweetness that balances the whole dish.
Sale items used: Carolina Pride Fresh Pork Sausage Rolls (16 oz., Hot or Mild), Juanita's Hominy (25 oz., Selected Varieties), Sweet Vidalia Onions
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: Use 1 package (16 oz.) of Carolina Pride sausage for 4 people. Use 1 can (25 oz.) of Juanita's Hominy, drained. Use about 1 lb of Sweet Vidalia Onions, sliced thin. Cook everything together in one large skillet over medium-high heat.

Wednesday
Meal: Ground Chuck Beef Tacos with Cherry Tomatoes and Carrots
Description: Seasoned ground chuck is browned in a skillet with Old El Paso Taco Seasoning, then spooned into Old El Paso taco shells and topped with halved Sweetpops Cherry Tomatoes for a classic taco night. Baby peeled carrots served on the side add a fresh, crunchy contrast to the savory beef filling.
Sale items used: Fresh Ground Chuck (Family Pack), Old El Paso Taco Seasoning (0.85-1 oz., Selected Varieties), Old El Paso Shells, Beans, Rice or Taco Sauce (8.8-12 oz. or 8-12 ct., Selected Varieties), Sweetpops Cherry Tomatoes (24 oz.), Green Giant Baby Peeled Carrots (1 lb. bag)
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use 1.5 lbs of ground chuck for 4 people. Use 1 packet of Old El Paso Taco Seasoning and 1 package of Old El Paso taco shells (8-12 ct.). Use about half the 24 oz. container of cherry tomatoes as a topping. Serve 1 bag of baby peeled carrots on the side.
Recipes:
- Easy Ground Beef Tacos
- Best Ground Beef Taco Meat

Thursday
Meal: Baked Fryer Leg Quarters with Roasted Carrots and Russet Potatoes
Description: Chicken leg quarters from the 10 lb. bag are seasoned with garlic powder, paprika, and black pepper, then baked in a single layer at 400 degrees F until the skin is crispy and the meat is cooked through. Sliced russet potatoes and baby peeled carrots roast alongside in the same pan, making cleanup easy.
Sale items used: Fresh Fryer Leg Quarters (10 lb. bag), Best Choice Russet Potatoes (10 lb. bag), Green Giant Baby Peeled Carrots (1 lb. bag)
Prep time: 55 minutes
Serving note: Use 4 leg quarters (approximately 2 lbs) from the 10 lb. bag. Use about 1.5 lbs of russet potatoes, sliced into wedges, and 1 bag (1 lb.) of baby peeled carrots. Bake everything at 400 degrees F for 45 to 50 minutes, flipping vegetables halfway through. Total time is close to 60 minutes; prep the seasoning and cut the vegetables while the oven preheats to stay on schedule.
Recipes:
- Baked Chicken Leg Quarters with Mixed Vegetables
- Chicken Leg Quarters Recipe

Friday
Meal: Pan-Fried Sea Best Flounder Fillets with Lemon, Broccoli, and Russet Potatoes
Description: Sea Best flounder fillets are lightly coated in seasoned flour, then pan-fried in olive oil over medium-high heat until golden and flaky, about 3 minutes per side. Steamed broccoli crowns and boiled russet potato chunks finish the plate for a bright, simple fish dinner to close out the week.
Sale items used: Sea Best Fresh Frozen Flounder Fillets (16 oz.), Fresh Lemons (2 lb. bag), Broccoli Crowns (Crisp), Best Choice Russet Potatoes (10 lb. bag)
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: Use 2 packages (16 oz. each) of Sea Best flounder fillets for 4 people. Use about half the 2 lb. bag of lemons, sliced for serving. Use 1 lb of broccoli crowns and about 1.5 lbs of russet potatoes. Thaw fillets in the refrigerator overnight or under cold running water before cooking.
Recipes:
- Pan Fried Flounder Fillets

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Fresh Fryer Leg Quarters (10 lb. bag) (2 lbs used from bag): $1.38
- Carolina Pride Fresh Pork Sausage Rolls (16 oz., Hot or Mild) (x1): $2.99
- Fresh Boneless Sirloin Pork Chops (Family Pack) (2 lbs): $4.78
- Fresh Ground Chuck (Family Pack) (1.5 lbs): $8.99
- Sea Best Fresh Frozen Flounder Fillets (16 oz.) (x2): $11.98
- Broccoli Crowns (Crisp) (2 lbs total across Monday and Friday): $3.98
- Sweet Vidalia Onions (1 lb): $0.99
- Green Giant Baby Peeled Carrots (1 lb. bag) (x2): $1.98
- Best Choice Russet Potatoes (10 lb. bag) (x1): $4.99
- Sweetpops Cherry Tomatoes (24 oz.) (x1): $4.99
- Fresh Lemons (2 lb. bag) (x1): $3.99
- Juanita's Hominy (25 oz., Selected Varieties) (x1): $2.29
- Old El Paso Taco Seasoning (0.85-1 oz., Selected Varieties) (x1): $0.99
- Old El Paso Shells, Beans, Rice or Taco Sauce (8.8-12 oz. or 8-12 ct., Selected Varieties) (x1 taco shells): $1.49

Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil
- Garlic powder
- Paprika
- Black pepper
- Salt
- All-purpose flour (for dredging flounder)
- Garlic cloves or minced garlic