Feed Your Fam All Week for Under $50 | Schnucks

Feed Your Fam All Week for Under $50

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Less really is more; a smaller grocery bill, minimal meal planning and fewer hours in the kitchen. Stretch your dollar (and your time) further while cooking up five distinct, delicious meals that the whole family will love.

Less really is more; a smaller grocery bill, minimal meal planning and fewer hours in the kitchen. Stretch your dollar (and your time) further while cooking up five distinct, delicious meals that the whole family will love.

Sunday

Make Easy Pickled Red Onion and Potatoes for the Week.

Monday

Use prepared Cheesy Mashed Potatoes to make Homestyle Braised Beef.

Tuesday

Use prepared Easy Pickled Red Onion and leftover Homestyle Braised Beef to make Braised Beef Tacos With Chimichurri.

Wednesday

Use prepared Easy Pickled Red Onion to make Roasted Carrot Salad.

Thursday

Use prepared coarsely mashed potatoes to make Baked Potato Soup.

Friday

Use prepared Cheesy Mashed Potatoes to make Potato Pancakes with Onion Gravy & Smoked Sausage.

Potatoes for the Week

ACTIVE: 15 MIN - TOTAL: 1 HR 15 MIN
2½ lbs. russet potatoes
¾ cup Schnucks milk
2 tbsp. Schnucks butter
1 cup Schnucks shredded Cheddar cheese

Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Scrub potatoes, pat dry and prick all over with a fork. Bake 50–60 minutes or until very tender. Let cool and cut each potato lengthwise. Scoop out white portion and discard skins. Add potatoes to a large bowl and coarsely mash. Remove 2 cups from bowl; cover and refrigerate.

Make Cheesy Mashed Potatoes:
Continue to mash remaining potatoes until smooth. Stir in milk, butter and cheese. Season with salt and pepper, if desired. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

Stock your Pantry and Save!

Cooking from scratch is the best way to make the most of your grocery run. Stock up on these versatile ingredients so you’ll be ready to make all of the recipes throughout this meal plan—and many more!

Baking:

All-Purpose Flour

Broths & Stocks:

Beef, Chicken

Condiments & Juices:

Lemon Juice, Minced Garlic, Hot Sauce (if desired), Dijon Mustard, Soy Sauce, Worcestershire Sauce

Dairy:

Butter, Milk

Oils:

Olive Oil, Vegetable Oil

Seasonings:

Black Pepper, Dried Basil, Ground Cayenne, Ground Cinnamon, Ground Cumin, Garlic Powder, Ground Ginger, Crushed Red Pepper, Salt, Dried Thyme

Sweeteners:

Brown Sugar, Honey

Vinegar:

Apple Cider Vinegar

Grocery List

We’ve taken the guesswork out of grocery shopping! Just pick up the following foods, and any missing pantry items, to make all five of these meals.

  • 2½–3 lbs. Schnucks Certified Angus Beef Bottom Round Roast
  • One 2.8-oz. package Schnucks Real Bacon Pieces
  • One 14-oz. package smoked sausage
  • Two avocados
  • One 2-lb. bag carrots
  • One 5-lb. bag russet potatoes
  • One 2-lb. bag red onions
  • One 8-oz. package whole white mushrooms
  • 4 cups salad greens
  • One 10-oz. package shredded red cabbage
  • One bunch parsley
  • One bunch cilantro
  • One bunch green onions
  • One package fresh thyme (if desired)
  • One 4-oz. package Schnucks crumbled feta
  • One 8-oz. package Schnucks shredded Cheddar cheese
  • One package Schnucks 6-inch soft corn tortillas
  • One 2.25-oz. package Schnucks chopped walnuts
  • One 4-oz. package dried cranberries
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