Piggly Wiggly Kosher Meal Plan

BUDGET RATIONALE

Why these meals: The chicken leg quarters at $0.69/lb are one of the best protein bargains you will find anywhere this summer, so they anchor Monday with a deeply flavorful pan-braised dinner for well under $2 total on protein. Two packages of Butterball ground turkey at $3.99 each give you a hearty skillet meal on Tuesday for about $8 on protein, and the Fresh Ground Chuck at $5.99/lb keeps Wednesday's beef and vegetable stir-fry affordable at roughly $9 for the protein. The Boneless Beef Shoulder Roast at $5.79/lb is a genuinely economical cut that braises beautifully, so it earns Thursday's spot without stretching the budget. Friday's Boneless Beef Top Sirloin Steaks at $8.99/lb are the one premium splurge of the week - they are the most expensive protein per serving on this flyer, but a 1.5-lb family pack still keeps the Friday meal reasonable as a single treat. The Bertolli Olive Oil was skipped because a 25-36 oz. bottle at $9.99 is a large-format purchase the week does not need; pantry olive oil covers the cooking just fine and keeps the total honest.

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Pan-Braised Chicken Leg Quarters with Carrots and Vidalia Onions
Description: (Meat) Bone-in chicken leg quarters are seasoned and seared in a heavy skillet, then braised low and slow with baby carrots and sliced Vidalia onions until the skin is golden and the meat is fully cooked through and juicy. The braising liquid reduces into a light, savory pan sauce that is spooned right over the chicken at the table.
Sale items used: Fresh Fryer Leg Quarters (10 lb. bag), Green Giant Baby Peeled Carrots (1 lb. bag), Sweet Vidalia Onions
Prep time: 15 minutes active, 45 minutes braising
Serving note: Use 4 leg quarters (approximately 2 lbs total) from the bag; use 1 bag of baby carrots and about 0.5 lb of Vidalia onions. Total time is about 60 minutes; start the braise before any sides so everything finishes together.

Tuesday
Meal: Ground Turkey and Broccoli Skillet with Soy Sauce and Russet Potatoes
Description: (Meat) Butterball ground turkey is browned in a skillet with broccoli crowns and a splash of Kikkoman soy sauce, building a savory, lightly glazed one-pan dinner. Diced russet potatoes are pan-fried separately in olive oil until crisp and served alongside as a hearty starch.
Sale items used: Butterball Fresh Ground Turkey (16 oz., 85% Lean), Broccoli Crowns, Kikkoman Soy or Teriyaki Sauce (20 oz., Selected Varieties), Best Choice Russet Potatoes (10 lb. bag)
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: Use 2 packages (32 oz. total) of ground turkey; use about 1 lb of broccoli crowns; use about 1.5 lbs of russet potatoes from the bag; use 3 tablespoons of soy sauce from the bottle (remainder goes to pantry). The 10 lb. potato bag will be used again across the week.

Wednesday
Meal: Ground Chuck and Vidalia Onion Beef Patties with Roasted Broccoli
Description: (Meat) Fresh ground chuck is hand-formed into thick patties, seasoned simply, and pan-seared in a cast-iron skillet to a browned crust with a juicy interior. Broccoli crowns are tossed in olive oil and roasted in the oven at the same time, finishing as a crisp, slightly charred side.
Sale items used: Fresh Ground Chuck (Family Pack), Broccoli Crowns, Sweet Vidalia Onions
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use 1.5 lbs of ground chuck formed into 4 patties; use about 1 lb of broccoli crowns; use about 0.25 lb of Vidalia onions mixed into the patties or served raw alongside. Roast broccoli at 425 degrees F for 18-20 minutes while patties cook on the stovetop.

Thursday
Meal: Braised Boneless Beef Shoulder Roast with Russet Potatoes and Carrots
Description: (Meat) A boneless beef shoulder roast is seared on all sides, then braised in a covered pot with russet potatoes, baby carrots, and Vidalia onions in beef broth until fork-tender and deeply savory. The long braise produces a rich, naturally thickened cooking liquid that serves as the sauce.
Sale items used: Boneless Beef Shoulder Roast (USDA Choice Black Canyon Angus), Best Choice Russet Potatoes (10 lb. bag), Green Giant Baby Peeled Carrots (1 lb. bag), Sweet Vidalia Onions
Prep time: 20 minutes active, 2 hours braising
Serving note: Use a 2 lb. roast; use about 1.5 lbs of russet potatoes from the bag; use 1 bag of baby carrots; use about 0.5 lb of Vidalia onions. Make-ahead note: start the braise by 4:00 p.m. for a 6:00 p.m. dinner, or braise the roast the night before and reheat gently on the stovetop.
Recipes:
- Shoulder Roast with Garlic and Herbs

Friday
Meal: Pan-Seared Boneless Beef Top Sirloin Steaks with Lemon and Cherry Tomatoes
Description: (Meat) Boneless beef top sirloin steaks are patted dry, seasoned with salt and pepper, and seared in a hot skillet to a caramelized crust, then rested before slicing. Sweetpops cherry tomatoes are halved and warmed briefly in the same pan with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice, making a bright, pan-sauce-style topping for the sliced steak.
Sale items used: Boneless Beef Top Sirloin Steaks (Family Pack, USDA Choice Black Canyon Angus), Sweetpops Cherry Tomatoes (24 oz.), Fresh Lemons (2 lb. bag)
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use 1.5 lbs of sirloin steak (enough for 4 moderate portions); use 1 container (24 oz.) of cherry tomatoes; use 1 lemon from the bag (remainder of lemons available for the week). Rest steaks at least 5 minutes before slicing against the grain.

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Fresh Fryer Leg Quarters (10 lb. bag) (1 bag, using approximately 2 lbs): $6.90
- Butterball Fresh Ground Turkey (16 oz., 85% Lean) (x2 packages): $7.98
- Fresh Ground Chuck (Family Pack) (1.5 lbs): $8.99
- Boneless Beef Shoulder Roast (USDA Choice Black Canyon Angus) (2 lbs): $11.58
- Boneless Beef Top Sirloin Steaks (Family Pack, USDA Choice Black Canyon Angus) (1.5 lbs): $13.49
- Green Giant Baby Peeled Carrots (1 lb. bag) (x2 bags): $1.98
- Sweet Vidalia Onions (1.25 lbs total across the week): $1.24
- Broccoli Crowns (2 lbs total across Tuesday and Wednesday): $3.98
- Best Choice Russet Potatoes (10 lb. bag) (x1 bag): $4.99
- Sweetpops Cherry Tomatoes (24 oz.) (x1): $4.99
- Fresh Lemons (2 lb. bag) (x1): $3.99
- Kikkoman Soy or Teriyaki Sauce (20 oz., Selected Varieties) (x1): $3.99

Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil (for searing and roasting)
- Kosher salt and black pepper
- Garlic powder or fresh garlic
- Dried thyme or rosemary (for the braise)
- Beef broth or chicken broth (for Thursday's braise)
- Paprika (optional, for chicken seasoning)