One Family Meat Bundle, Seven Dinners: A Weekly Meal Plan That Saves Money
A family bundle saves money at the counter, but the real savings come at home, when every piece gets used and nothing ends up forgotten in the freezer. Here's a simple plan to turn one bundle into seven dinners.
How our bundles work
Our family combos put several cuts together for less than buying each piece on its own. The mix changes from week to week, so ask at the counter or check the online store for this week's bundles. The plan below uses a typical mix; swap in whatever is in yours.
A typical family bundle
- Ground beef (carne moída)
- Chicken thighs or leg quarters
- Pork chops
- Linguiça or another sausage
- Steaks or a cut for the grill
The 30-minute prep session
- Portion everything into meal-size packs as soon as you get home.
- Marinate the chicken in garlic, lime and salt for Tuesday.
- Freeze what you'll cook after Wednesday: label each pack with the cut and the date.
- Move tomorrow's pack from the freezer to the fridge each night so it thaws safely.
The week
| Day | Dinner | From the bundle |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | Picadillo or tacos with rice and beans | Half the ground beef |
| Tuesday | Garlic-lime grilled or roasted chicken thighs | All the chicken (cook extra) |
| Wednesday | Pork chops with rice, beans and salad | Pork chops |
| Thursday | Chicken wraps, salad or fried rice | Tuesday's extra chicken |
| Friday | Linguiça with onions and fries, or pão com linguiça | Linguiça |
| Saturday | Steak night or a small churrasco | Steaks |
| Sunday | Burgers or pasta with meat sauce | The rest of the ground beef |
Need recipes? Try our garlic-lime marinade on thighs too, the linguiça with onions, and our steak guide.
Keep it safe
- Ground beef, sausage and chicken: cook within 1 to 2 days in the fridge, or freeze.
- Steaks and chops: cook within 3 to 5 days, or freeze.
- Thaw in the fridge, never on the counter. Cooked leftovers keep 3 to 4 days.
The full chart is in our meat temperature guide.
Save even more
Combine your bundle with WhatsApp VIP codes and the 5% off you get for following us on all our socials. All the details are in our coupons and deals guide, and our cheap cuts guide shows how to stretch a budget even further.
Quick answers
What is a family meat bundle?
A combo of several cuts, such as ground beef, chicken, pork chops, sausage and steaks, put together so it costs less than buying each item separately. The mix at Costa's changes week to week.
How long does a meat bundle last?
With planning, a family bundle can cover a week of dinners for a family of four. Freeze what you won't cook in the first few days and thaw each pack in the fridge the night before.
Where can I buy meat bundles near Davenport or Haines City?
At Costa's Meat Market, 2169 Davenport Blvd in Davenport. Ask at the counter or check our online store for this week's bundles.
Shop the counter at Costa's
2169 Davenport Blvd, Davenport, FL, in Webb's Town Center. Open Mon–Sat 8 am–8 pm and Sun 8 am–5 pm. Order online for pickup, call for custom cuts, or join the WhatsApp group for weekly specials.
