Fry's Bargain Meals of the Week - 05/13 through 05/19/09

I am sorry to have missed posting some bargain meals for last week’s sales cycle. However, I am back this week and happy to be part of the Bargain Meals of the Week feature at $5 Dinners! Here are a few thrifty meal ideas for this week based upon Fry’s advertised sales running this week (05/13 through 05/19/09).



Meal #1 – Whole roasted chicken with baby carrots and baked potatoes

Items to buy on sale for this meal:
Tyson whole fresh chicken fryer – 88 cents per pound
Private selection mini peeled carrots – organic – 1 lb. Bag - $1
Russet potatoes – 10 lb. Bag - $2.67



Meal #2 – Chili fritos with green salad (or chili frito salad!)

Items to buy on sale for this meal:
Super Lean ground beef – 93% lean - $1.88 per pound (sold in 2 lb. Chub – first 4 can be purchased at this price)
Fritos – 9.25 – 11.2 oz. bag - $1.88
Dole premium classic salads – 10-12 oz. bag - $1
On the vine tomatoes - $1 per pound
Cucumbers – 2 for $1
Kroger salad dressing – 16 oz. bottle - $1



Meal #3 – Sloppy Joe’s with fresh vegetables and chips

Items to buy on sale for this meal:
Super Lean ground beef – 93% lean - $1.88 per pound (sold in 2 lb. Chub – first 4 can be purchased at this price)
Kroger value buns – 8 count – 88 cents per package
Cheetos or Fritos – 9.25 – 11.2 oz. bag - $1.88
Cucumbers – 2 for $1
Private selection mini peeled carrots – organic – 1 lb. Bag - $1
Kroger salad dressing (ranch for dipping) – 16 oz. bottle - $1



Thank you so much for stopping by this week! Check back next week for more great ideas using the Fry’s current grocery sales. And, check back throughout this week for more ideas creating affordable meals with other store advertised specials!