Before the sale cycle ends, I wanted to share with you a couple of weekly meal plan ideas you can use to take advantage of these awesome sales on meat this week.
I always like to plan my meals around the protein that is on sale. This week, we have chicken breasts for $1.69/lb. Chicken Leg Quarters for $.69/lb., Country style ribs for $1.88/lb., Pork Chops for $1.88/lb. and 93% Lean Ground beef for $3.98/lb. Additionally, you can pick up frozen Alaskan cod for $3.99/lb. or Steelhead fillets for $4.88 each. These are all stock up prices on meat and seafood that you have to take advantage of before the sale ends tonight 10/6.
Of course with the taco shells, refried beans, chicken, ground beef and salsa at such low prices it only makes sense that you would have a Mexican themed dinner this week….. you could stick with tacos, or mix it up and make a delicious Chicken Tortilla Soup, or Taco Soup. These meals are super economical and you would only pay like $2 a person for these delicious meals.
image credit: Elise at Simply Recipes
This week we have Country Style Ribs for $1.88/lb. My family loves ribs! And I love the fact that I can make a super quick main course in the crock pot in less than 2 minutes. You can follow Elise’s recipe here for Slow and Low Country Ribs, or simply place the ribs in the crock pot, add salt, pepper and 1.5 cups of water and 1/2 cup BBQ sauce and cook on low heat for 10 hours. The ribs come out amazingly tender and so flavorful! Of course you can find hundred of recipes online – but this is one I’ve used for 10 years and is a kid favorite and mom favorite because its so easy! I served this with baked potatoes and mixed veggies and we had a dinner for our family of 5 for under $10. ($6.50 for the ribs, $.88 for the Green Giant Steamed Veggies and $1.49 for the 10 lb. bag of potatoes that were on sale last week).
Of course with the taco shells, refried beans, chicken, ground beef and salsa at such low prices it only makes sense that you would have a Mexican themed dinner this week….. you could stick with tacos, or mix it up and make a delicious Chicken Tortilla Soup, or Taco Soup. These meals are super economical and you would only pay like $2 a person for these delicious meals.
Italian Breaded Pork Chops are a great option for pork chops this week. Serve these with the Free Annie’s shells & cheese and some steamed cauliflower or if you want to go crazy – make a cheesy cauliflower casserole.
Greek Roasted Chicken Leg Quarters are another favorite in my household. Another family favorite as my kids love the dark meat! Again – super easy – simply place in a pan, sprinkle with salt, pepper, oregano, cut up some potatoes, add some chicken broth and lemon juice and bake on 350 for 1 hour. You have a super delicious meal with minimal prep.
Image Credit: Simply Recipes
Cod Sauteed in Olive Oil with Fresh Tomatoes is a delicious option I’ve made a lot throughout the years and it goes great over wild rice, or one of the pre-made Rice a Roni side dishes.
A couple of side options include – Betty Crocker Meal Helpers, which are on sale for $.88 a box, Rice a Roni, on sale for $.75 a box, Colorado grown squash – on sale for $.79/lb. and fresh cauliflower and broccoli on sale for $.99 a lb.
Minimal time in the kitchen is my motto – with 3 kids and lots of after school activities, I love crock pot meals, one-pot meals and anything that can be done in 30 minutes or less!
What are you making for dinner this week? Let us know in the comments. If anyone has any awesome recipes or meals you’ve made with deals from Safeway that you’d like to share with us – we would be happy to post your meal, recipe and pics on SuperSafeway! Simply share on our Facebook page, Twitter or send us an email to [email protected]
