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Ingredients
  

Meat
  • Ground beef for tacos, burgers, and meatloaf
  • Italian sausage mild for kids
  • Hot dogs consider turkey or chicken
  • Meatloaf mix
  • Fish fillets Tilapia or Salmon
Pantry
  • Taco shells soft for the kids
  • Spaghetti pasta
  • Marinara sauce
  • Instant ramen packets lower sodium if possible
  • Burger buns small or regular, consider cutting for kids
  • Hot dog buns
  • Breadcrumbs
  • Taco seasoning
Dairy
  • Shredded cheese
  • Cheese slices
  • Parmesan cheese
  • Sour cream
  • Eggs
Produce
  • Lettuce
  • Tomatoes
  • Scallions
  • Spinach
  • Mushrooms
  • Lemon
  • Asparagus or mixed vegetables
  • Onion
  • Garlic
Condiments
  • Ketchup
  • Mustard
  • Relish
  • Garlic bread can be found in the freezer or bakery section

Notes

Here's the updated weekly menu and shopping list for your family of five, including two adults, one 8-year-old, one 4-year-old, and one 1-year-old. I've adjusted the portions and made sure the meals are suitable for young children.

Updated Weekly Menu

  1. Taco Night
    • Ingredients: Ground beef, taco shells (soft for the kids), lettuce, tomatoes, shredded cheese, sour cream, taco seasoning.
    • Estimated Cost: $18
  2. Pasta Night
    • Ingredients: Spaghetti pasta, marinara sauce, Italian sausage (mild for the kids), parmesan cheese, garlic bread.
    • Estimated Cost: $15
  3. Ramen Night
    • Ingredients: Instant ramen packets, scallions, eggs, spinach, sliced mushrooms. (Consider a lower-sodium option for the kids.)
    • Estimated Cost: $12
  4. Burger Night
    • Ingredients: Ground beef or patties, burger buns (small or cut for kids), lettuce, tomato, cheese slices, ketchup, mustard.
    • Estimated Cost: $18
  5. Hot Dog Night
    • Ingredients: Hot dogs (turkey or chicken for a healthier option), hot dog buns, mustard, ketchup, relish, onions.
    • Estimated Cost: $10
  6. Meatloaf Night
    • Ingredients: Ground meatloaf mix (beef, pork, veal), breadcrumbs, eggs, ketchup, onion, garlic. (Make a small plain section without onions and garlic for the kids if needed.)
    • Estimated Cost: $15
  7. Fish Night
    • Ingredients: Tilapia or salmon fillets, lemon, garlic, asparagus or mixed vegetables. (Ensure fish is well-cooked and flaked for the younger kids.)
    • Estimated Cost: $18

Total Estimated Weekly Cost: $106

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This menu ensures that the meals are both child-friendly and adjustable for your entire family, while still providing a variety of flavors and nutrients throughout the week. Adjust the quantities based on your family's appetite.

Adjusted Weekly Menu with Sale Items

  1. Taco Night
    • Use Ortega Taco Shells which are on a "Buy two get one free" deal.
    • Estimated Cost: Adjusted to $15 assuming a saving of $3 on taco shells.
  2. Pasta Night
    • Pick up the Barilla Pasta which is part of the "Buy one get one free" deal.
    • Estimated Cost: Adjusted to $11, factoring in savings on pasta.
  3. Ramen Night
    • No specific deals related to ramen. Keep as is.
    • Estimated Cost: $12
  4. Burger Night
    • Consider the Wright Brand Bacon for adding to burgers, on sale for $4.48 with a saving of $1.
    • Estimated Cost: Adjusted to $19 including bacon for added flavor.
  5. Hot Dog Night
    • No specific deals on hot dogs. Keep as is.
    • Estimated Cost: $10
  6. Meatloaf Night
    • Utilize the H-E-B Ground Beef on sale for $3.99/lb, which could be a good mix for meatloaf.
    • Estimated Cost: Adjusted to $14, accounting for savings on ground beef.
  7. Fish Night
    • Use H-E-B Tilapia Fillets on sale for $7.77, saving $2 with in-store coupon.
    • Estimated Cost: Adjusted to $16, with savings on tilapia.

Total Estimated Weekly Cost with Savings: $97

Adjusted Shopping List with Sale Items

  • Meat
    • H-E-B Ground Beef (for tacos, burgers, and meatloaf) - on sale.
    • Wright Brand Bacon (for burgers) - on sale.
  • Pantry
    • Ortega Taco Shells - "Buy two get one free" deal.
    • Barilla Pasta - "Buy one get one free" deal.
  • Seafood
    • H-E-B Tilapia Fillets - on sale with in-store coupon.
(Prices of other items remain unchanged unless they were on sale in the ad provided.)
These adjustments should provide you with some nice savings while still keeping to the essence of your weekly meal plan. Be sure to check if the H-E-B offers are applicable to your local store and remember that prices can vary by location.