The Metro "Hero Receipt" Strategy
I shop at Metro every Saturday. This is how I shielded my family from inflation last week.
Kitchen Reality Check
I don't just track these numbers; I cook them. Every week I compare my AI-generated dinner plans with my actual kitchen results. If it doesn't work for my stubborn kids, it doesn't make the list.
"The goal isn't to find the cheapest food in Ottawa — it's to find the best savings inside the store you already use."
This Week's Metro Hero Savings
Updated: Thursday, January 29, 2026
"Total Potential Basket Savings: $35.20" By focusing on these specific 'Hero' anchors, you are shielding your receipt from the standard 4.7% inflation rate.
| Hero Category | This Week's Metro Deal | The "Savings Gap" |
|---|---|---|
| Protein: Land | $9.99/lb (Platinum Grill Boneless Inside Round Roast) | Save $4.00 |
| Protein: Land | $5.99/lb (Maple Leaf Prime Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast) | Save $6.00 |
| Protein: Land | $7.99/lb (Prime Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs) | Save $5.00 |
| Protein: Land | $5.99/lb (Boneless Pork Chops Value Pack) | Save $1.50 |
| Protein: Land | $8.99/lb (Stewing Beef Cubes) | Save $5.50 |
| Protein: Sea | $3.99/ea (Fresh Atlantic Salmon Portions) | Save $1.00 |
| Produce: Veg | $2.44/lb (Hothouse Red and Yellow Bell Peppers) | Save $2.55 |
| Produce: Veg | $2.99/ea (Belle Grove White Mushrooms) | Save $0.30 |
| Produce: Veg | $4.49/ea (Green Giant Broccoli and Cauliflower Medley) | Save $0.50 |
| Produce: Veg | $3.99/ea (Honey Sweet Sweet Onions) | Save $2.50 |
| Produce: Veg | $2.99/ea (Iceberg Lettuce) | Save $1.00 |
| Produce: Veg | $3.49/lb (Green Beans) | Save $0.50 |
| Produce: Fruit | $1.99/ea (Avocados) | Save $0.50 |
| Starch Anchor | $3.99/ea (Russet Potatoes) | Save $1.00 |
| Dairy Staple | $4.77/ea (Black Diamond Cheese Bars) | Save $3.22 |
| Dairy Staple | $4.88/ea (Selection Large Eggs) | Save $1.11 |
| Dairy Staple | $4.99/ea (Philadelphia Original Cream Cheese) | Save $1.00 |
This week my 7-meal plan for 4 people captures a total of up to $46.03 in potential savings by leveraging current Metro promotional products.
This week top 2 savings opportunities in my menu
Chicken Breast Pasta Primavera
Heart-healthy pan-seared chicken breast with whole wheat pasta and colorful vegetables
Saving Opportunity: You save $9.56 on this meal by using this week's Hero anchors.
Beef and Cauliflower Casserole
Heart-healthy baked beef casserole with cauliflower and cheddar cheese
Saving Opportunity: You save $9.36 on this meal by using this week's Hero anchors.
or contact me at 30-min-recipes@mealestroai.com if you have questions
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