Albertson's Bargain Meal of the Week - sales cycle 2/18 - 2/25/09

Here are a few menus that popped into mind while I was reviewing the Albertson's weekly ad for the Phoenix and Tucson metro areas this week.

Meal #1 - sweet and sour pork served over rice

Items to Purchase on Sale this week for this Meal

Pork Loin Roast - sold whole in bag (but butcher will cut and re-wrap for you free) - $1.88 per pound *

(for this particular recipe, ask butcher to cut at least a portion of the roast into chops - you can then cube the steaks more easily for the sweet and sour recipe)

large red or yellow bell pepper - $1.50 each

Meal #2 - beef roast with steamed broccoli

Items to Purchase on Sale this week for this Meal

Beef Bottom Round Roast - $1.88 per pound

Fresh Broccoli - 77 cents per pound

Meal #3 - an easy Breakfast (or Breakfast for Dinner) option - breakfast sandwiches and fruit

Items to Purchase on Sale this week for this Meal

Grands Biscuits - $1 (final price as part of a buy 10, save $5 promo)

Albertson's brand 18 count eggs - $1.50

Tyson bacon - 16 ounce package - $3.50

Seedless red grapes - 77 cents per pound

* consider buying an extra pork loin and adding it to your freezer for future meals if you have a bit of freezer space

Recipes have now been added. Click on the title of each suggested item to see the full recipe on our sister blog, One Thrifty Mamma Recipes!

And, please be sure to check back next week for more great meal ideas. Other menu suggestions based upon this week's sales can be found at $5 Dinners!