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The Grocery Game Plan
3 Budgets, 15 Recipes, Endless Possibilities
Feeding your family doesn’t have to drain your budget. These three weekly dinner plans are tailored to budgets of $40, $60 or $80. With the right ingredients, easy substitutions and impressive recipes, it’s all about making the most of your budget.
$40 Grocery Game Plan*
Shopping List for $40 Grocery Game Plan
- 2 medium apples
- 1 0.5-oz. pkg. fresh basil
- 1 small butternut squash
- 1 medium carrot
- 1 small yellow onion
- 1 small shallot
- 1 medium pear
- 1 5-oz. pkg. arugula
- 1 12-oz. bag frozen Schnucks green beans
- 1 3-liter bottle apple cider
- 1 4-oz. pkg. crumbled goat cheese
- 1 8-oz. pkg. shredded Mexican-style four cheese
- 1 5.3-oz. container nonfat plain greek yogurt
- 1 13.5-oz. can Schnucks lite coconut milk
- 1 16-oz. jar roasted red bell pepper strips
- 1 15-oz. can Schnucks chickpeas-garbanzo beans
- 1 15.25-oz. can Schnucks whole-kernel corn
- 1 15.25-oz. can Schnucks no-salt-added black beans
- 1 4-oz. can diced chiles
- 1 6-oz. can tomato paste
- 1 16-oz. bottle Schnucks balsamic vinaigrette salad dressing
- 1 15-oz. loaf french bread
- 1 6-oz. pkg. Schnucks pumpkin seeds (pepitas)
- 1 8.5-oz. box corn muffin mix
- 1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 lb. 80% lean ground beef
$60 Grocery Game Plan*
Shopping List for $60 Grocery Game Plan
- 1 5-oz. pkg. arugula
- 1 0.5-oz. pkg. fresh basil
- 1 6-oz. pkg. blackberries
- 1 medium orange
- 1 medium carrot
- 1 large cauliflower
- 1 bunch kale
- 2 yellow onions
- 1 red onion
- 1 24-oz. bag petite-potato medley
- 1 medium sweet potato
- 1 16-oz. pkg. frozen brussels sprouts
- 1 12-oz. bag frozen mango
- 1 5.3-oz. container nonfat plain greek yogurt
- 1 16-oz. pkg. Schnucks penne rigate
- 1 15-oz. can Schnucks no-salt-added sliced beets
- 1 16-oz. jar roasted red bell pepper strips
- 1 6-oz. can tomato paste
- 1 16-oz. bottle Schnucks balsamic vinaigrette salad dressing
- 1 16-oz. loaf Schnucks sourdough bread
- 1 24-oz. pkg. farro
- 1 2.25-oz. pkg. Schnucks chopped pecan
- 1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 lb. pork tenderloin
- 10-oz. sweet Italian sausage
$80 Grocery Game Plan*
Shopping List for $80 Grocery Game Plan
- 1 small butternut squash
- 1 lb. brussels sprouts
- 2 medium eggplants
- 1 0.5-oz. container fresh basil
- 1 0.5-oz. container fresh sage
- 2 small lemons
- 1 yellow onion
- 1 red onion
- 4 medium russet potatoes
- 1 4-oz. log goat cheese
- 1 5-oz. container Schnucks shaved parmesan
- 1 8-oz. bag Schnucks finely shredded Italian six-cheese
- 1 15-oz. container Schnucks part-skim ricotta
- 1 12-oz. bottle rice vinegar
- 1 15-oz. can Schnucks no-salt-added tomato sauce
- 1 6-oz. can Schnucks tomato paste
- 1 16-oz. pkg. Schnucks spaghetti
- 1 10-oz. Schnucks ultra-thin pizza crust
- 1 15.5-oz. can cannellini beans
- 1 15-oz. can Schnucks pumpkin purée
- 1 lb. skin-on filets salmon
- 1 lb. 93% lean ground turkey
- 1 lb. sirloin steak
Weekly Dinners for Less
We’ve taken the guesswork out of grocery shopping and budget meal planning for you! Use these meal plans, including the $40, $60 and $80 game plans, to feed your family, creating new flavors with the same affordable core ingredients. With a little help from some pantry staples and prep time on Sundays, you and your family will be eating good all week long!
Budget Meal Planning
Sticking to a grocery budget can be hard, especially when you're balancing healthy eating goals, busy work schedules and family members' personal preferences. The good news? It's totally possible with a little bit of time spent planning ahead. Use these affordable, delicious, and easy recipes to plan meals that fit into your budget!
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