Meijer Gluten-Free Meal Plan

BUDGET RATIONALE

Why these meals: This week's gluten-free lineup builds around Meijer's fresh sale proteins, so you get real variety without much guesswork. Monday's Baked Chicken Drumsticks keep things easy over rice and green beans, while Tuesday brings pork loin chops seared and finished with an apple cider glaze alongside garlic mashed potatoes. Midweek, Wednesday's Ground Beef and Rice Skillet uses Angel Sweet Tomatoes for a bright, quick one-pan dinner, and Thursday slows things down with tender oven-baked pork spareribs paired with a refreshing watermelon salad. We close out Friday with a special-occasion feel: pan-seared New York strip steak with roasted potatoes and sauteed Honeycrisp apples for a touch of sweetness.

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Baked Chicken Drumsticks with Rice and Green Beans
Description: Chicken drumsticks are seasoned and roasted until crisp and juicy, served over rice with steamed green beans. A simple, budget-friendly weeknight dinner.
Sale items used: Fresh from Meijer Family Pack Chicken Drumsticks
Prep time: 45 minutes
Serving note: 2 lbs chicken drumsticks, 2 cups uncooked rice, 1 lb green beans (pantry staple)
Recipes:
- Sheet Pan Pesto Chicken Drumsticks with Green Beans, Tomatoes, and Cannellini Beans
- Cheesy Skillet Chicken and Rice with Green Beans
- Easy Baked Chicken and Rice (Gluten Free)

Tuesday
Meal: Pan-Seared Pork Loin Chops with Garlic Mashed Potatoes and Apple Cider Glaze
Description: Bone-in pork loin chops are seared until golden, then finished with a simple reduced apple cider glaze, served alongside creamy mashed potatoes. A cozy, fall-flavored dinner.
Sale items used: Fresh from Meijer Pork Loin Assorted Chops Bone in, Fresh from Meijer Apple Cider
Prep time: 35 minutes
Serving note: 2 lbs bone-in pork loin chops, 2 lbs potatoes (pantry staple), 1 cup apple cider from the bottle purchased
Recipes:
- Apple Cider Pork Chops
- Pork Chops with Apples and Cider Glaze
- Pork Chops With Apples and Garlic Smashed Potatoes Recipe

Wednesday
Meal: Ground Beef and Rice Skillet with Angel Sweet Tomatoes
Description: Browned ground beef is simmered with fresh Angel Sweet tomatoes and seasonings, then tossed with rice for a quick one-skillet dinner. Bright and satisfying with minimal cleanup.
Sale items used: Fresh from Meijer 80% Lean Ground Beef, Angel Sweet or Wild Wonders Tomatoes
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: 2 lbs ground beef, 1 package Angel Sweet Tomatoes, 2 cups uncooked rice
Recipes:
- Ground Beef And Rice Skillet
- Mexican Ground Beef And Rice Skillet Recipe
- Easy Ground Beef and Rice Skillet (Kid-Friendly)

Thursday
Meal: Oven-Baked Pork Spareribs with Watermelon Salad
Description: Pork spareribs are slow-baked until tender and caramelized, paired with a refreshing mini seedless watermelon salad. A satisfying contrast of rich and light flavors.
Sale items used: Fresh from Meijer Pork Spareribs, Mini Seedless Watermelon
Prep time: 90 minutes (make-ahead note: season ribs the night before and bake low and slow; most of this time is hands-off oven roasting)
Serving note: 3 lbs pork spareribs, 1 mini seedless watermelon diced for salad

Friday
Meal: Pan-Seared New York Strip Steak with Roasted Potatoes and Honeycrisp Apples
Description: Boneless New York strip steak is seared to a flavorful crust and sliced, served with roasted potatoes and a simple sauteed Honeycrisp apple side for a touch of sweetness. A special-occasion dinner without excess fuss.
Sale items used: Certified Angus Beef New York Strip Steak Boneless, Bulk Honeycrisp Apples
Prep time: 40 minutes
Serving note: 2 lbs New York strip steak, 2 lbs potatoes (pantry staple), 1 lb Honeycrisp apples
Recipes:
- Pan Seared New York Strip Steak with Salsa Verde
- New York Strip Steak and Potatoes Recipe
- Perfectly Pan Seared New York Strip Steak: Easy 15-Minute Recipe

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Fresh from Meijer Family Pack Chicken Drumsticks (2 lbs): $2.58
- Fresh from Meijer Pork Loin Assorted Chops Bone in (2 lbs): $3.58
- Fresh from Meijer Apple Cider (1 each): $5.99
- Fresh from Meijer 80% Lean Ground Beef (2 lbs): $9.98
- Angel Sweet or Wild Wonders Tomatoes (1 package): $4.99
- Fresh from Meijer Pork Spareribs (3 lbs): $7.47
- Mini Seedless Watermelon (1 each): $3.99
- Certified Angus Beef New York Strip Steak Boneless (2 lbs): $29.98
- Bulk Honeycrisp Apples (1 lb): $1.79

Pantry staples needed:
- Rice
- Potatoes
- Green beans
- Cooking oil
- Salt, pepper, garlic, and general seasonings
- Butter or milk for mashed potatoes