Meijer Kosher Meal Plan

BUDGET RATIONALE

Why these meals: Chicken thighs at $1.49/lb are the standout deal this week and anchor two of the five nights with completely different preparations - a simmered skillet dish and a sheet-pan-style roast with vegetables - keeping those two nights well under $1 per person for protein. Eggs at under $0.80 per person give you a satisfying dairy dinner on a third night. Ground round at $7.29/lb is a solid mid-week value and drives a hearty beef and bean skillet. The Certified Angus Beef Top Round Steak at $7.99/lb earns the single premium night: it is the most economical steak on the flyer by a wide margin compared to the strip steak at $13.99/lb, and at roughly $3.00 per person it is a genuinely reasonable splurge. The strip steak was deliberately skipped because at $5.25 per person for protein alone it would push the week's total above the ceiling. The Little Potato Company Creamer Potatoes on BOGO and the Buy 2 Get 2 Free baby spinach deal add real value to the vegetable sides without padding the bill.

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Simmered Chicken Thighs with Creamer Potatoes and Vidalia Onions (Meat)
Description: Bone-in chicken thighs are browned in olive oil then simmered low with sliced Vidalia onions, Swanson chicken broth, and fresh herbs until the skin is golden and the meat is cooked through and juicy. The Little Potato Company Creamer Potatoes are added to the pan for the last 20 minutes, soaking up the savory broth for a complete one-pan dinner.
Sale items used: Fresh from Meijer Family Pack Chicken Thighs All natural ($1.49/lb), The Little Potato Company Creamer Potatoes 1.5 lb. bag ($BOGO - pay for one get one free), Bulk Vidalia Onions ($1.29/lb), Swanson Broth 14.5 oz. ($1 when you buy 7)
Prep time: 15 minutes active, 45 minutes total
Serving note: Buy 2 lbs of chicken thighs (approx. 4-5 thighs). Use both bags of Creamer Potatoes from the BOGO deal (pay $3.49 for one 1.5 lb. bag, get second free - use one bag tonight, save one for Thursday). Use 0.5 lb Vidalia onions. Use 1 can Swanson Broth (purchase as part of a 7-unit buy to hit the $1 price).

Tuesday
Meal: Beef and Bean Skillet with Bell Peppers over Creamette Pasta (Meat)
Description: Certified Angus Beef Ground Round is browned with diced bell peppers and Vidalia onion, then simmered with Red Gold Tomatoes and Bush's Ingredient Beans for a thick, hearty skillet sauce. The mixture is ladled over cooked Creamette pasta for a filling weeknight dinner with bold, savory flavor.
Sale items used: Certified Angus Beef Ground Round 2.25 lb. pkg. or larger ($7.29/lb), Red, Yellow, Orange or Aloha Bell Pepper ($1 when you buy 7), Bulk Vidalia Onions ($1.29/lb), Red Gold Tomatoes 14.5-15 oz. ($1 when you buy 7), Bush's Ingredient Beans 15-16 oz. ($1 when you buy 7), Creamette Pasta 12-16 oz. ($1 when you buy 7)
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: Use 1.5 lbs of ground round from the 2.25 lb. package (the package qualifies for the $7.29/lb sale price; cost for 1.5 lbs is $10.94). Use 2 bell peppers, 0.5 lb Vidalia onion, 1 can Red Gold Tomatoes, 1 can Bush's Beans, and 12 oz. Creamette pasta. All $1 items must be purchased in a group of 7 qualifying units to hit the sale price - plan your full shopping list to reach that threshold.

Wednesday
Meal: Scrambled Egg and Baby Spinach Frittata with Sargento Cheese (Dairy)
Description: Eight eggs are whisked and poured over sauteed baby spinach and diced bell pepper in an oven-safe skillet, then topped with Sargento Cheese Slices and finished under the broiler until puffed and lightly golden. This protein-rich dairy dinner comes together in under 30 minutes and is served straight from the pan with Aunt Millie's Bread for dipping.
Sale items used: True Goodness Organic Extra Large Eggs 18 ct. ($6.99), Fresh from Meijer Coleslaw 14 oz. or Baby Spinach 6 oz. Buy 2 Get 2 Free (pay for 2 get 2 free), Sargento Cheese Slices 5-8 oz. 2 for $6, Red, Yellow, Orange or Aloha Bell Pepper ($1 when you buy 7), Aunt Millie's Stadium Buns 6-8 ct./14-15 oz. or Bread 22 oz. 2 for $5
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use 8 eggs from the 18 ct. carton (saves remainder for breakfasts). Buy 2 Baby Spinach 6 oz. bags and get 2 free - use 1 bag tonight, save others for salads. Buy 2 packs Sargento Cheese Slices for $6, use 1 pack tonight. Use 1 bell pepper. Buy 2 loaves Aunt Millie's Bread for $5, use one loaf this week.
Recipes:
- Cheesy Spinach Frittata

Thursday
Meal: Pan-Seared Chicken Tenderloins with Roasted Creamer Potatoes and Bolthouse Carrot Sides (Meat)
Description: Boneless chicken tenderloins are seasoned and seared in a hot skillet with olive oil until golden on both sides and cooked through, then rested and sliced. The reserved Little Potato Company Creamer Potatoes are halved and roasted alongside Bolthouse Carrot Sides for a colorful, balanced plate.
Sale items used: Fresh from Meijer Family Pack Boneless Chicken Tenderloins All natural ($3.99/lb), The Little Potato Company Creamer Potatoes 1.5 lb. bag (free bag from Monday's BOGO), Bolthouse Carrot Sides 10-14 oz. ($2.49)
Prep time: 35 minutes
Serving note: Use 1.5 lbs of chicken tenderloins. Use the second Creamer Potatoes bag saved from Monday's BOGO (no additional cost). Use 1 package Bolthouse Carrot Sides. Roast potatoes and carrots at 425 degrees F for 25 minutes while searing chicken on the stovetop.

Friday
Meal: Pan-Seared Certified Angus Beef Top Round Steak with Baby Spinach Salad and Wish-Bone Dressing (Meat)
Description: Certified Angus Beef Top Round Steak is sliced thin against the grain, seasoned simply, and seared in a very hot cast-iron skillet with olive oil to a medium doneness, then rested before serving. It is plated over fresh baby spinach with sliced cucumber and a drizzle of Wish-Bone dressing for a bright, satisfying end-of-week dinner.
Sale items used: Certified Angus Beef Top Round Steak Boneless ($7.99/lb), Fresh from Meijer Coleslaw 14 oz. or Baby Spinach 6 oz. Buy 2 Get 2 Free (free bag from Wednesday's deal), Seedless Mini Cucumbers 1 lb. bag ($1 when you buy 7), Wish-Bone or Western Dressings 15 oz. 2 for $4
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use 1.5 lbs of top round steak. Slice thin against the grain after a 5-minute rest - top round is a lean cut that slices cleanly and is best served medium or medium-rare; do not overcook. Use 1 bag baby spinach from Wednesday's Buy 2 Get 2 Free deal (no additional cost). Use 1 bag Seedless Mini Cucumbers. Buy 2 bottles Wish-Bone Dressing for $4, use 1 bottle tonight.

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Fresh from Meijer Family Pack Chicken Thighs All natural (2 lbs): $2.98
- The Little Potato Company Creamer Potatoes 1.5 lb. bag (buy 1 get 1 free - pay for 1): $3.49
- Bulk Vidalia Onions (1 lb total across Monday and Tuesday): $1.29
- Swanson Broth 14.5 oz. (purchased as part of 7-unit $1 qualifying group - 1 can): $1.00
- Certified Angus Beef Ground Round 2.25 lb. pkg. or larger (2.25 lb. pkg., use 1.5 lbs for dinner): $16.40
- Red, Yellow, Orange or Aloha Bell Pepper (3 peppers, purchased as part of 7-unit $1 qualifying group): $3.00
- Red Gold Tomatoes 14.5-15 oz. (1 can, part of 7-unit qualifying group): $1.00
- Bush's Ingredient Beans 15-16 oz. (1 can, part of 7-unit qualifying group): $1.00
- Creamette Pasta 12-16 oz. (1 box, part of 7-unit qualifying group): $1.00
- True Goodness Organic Extra Large Eggs 18 ct. (1 carton): $6.99
- Fresh from Meijer Coleslaw 14 oz. or Baby Spinach 6 oz. (buy 2 get 2 free - pay for 2 bags Baby Spinach): $0.00 - NOTE: base price not listed for individual Baby Spinach bags in the flyer; the Buy 2 Get 2 Free deal is listed but no per-unit price is shown - price not listed for individual unit; using deal as structured and noting $0 additional cost beyond the 2 paid units whose individual price is not stated
- Sargento Cheese Slices 5-8 oz. (2 packs): $6.00
- Aunt Millie's Stadium Buns 6-8 ct./14-15 oz. or Bread 22 oz. (2 loaves Bread): $5.00
- Fresh from Meijer Family Pack Boneless Chicken Tenderloins All natural (1.5 lbs): $5.99
- Bolthouse Carrot Sides 10-14 oz. (1 package): $2.49
- Certified Angus Beef Top Round Steak Boneless (1.5 lbs): $11.99
- Seedless Mini Cucumbers 1 lb. bag (1 bag, part of 7-unit qualifying group): $1.00
- Wish-Bone or Western Dressings 15 oz. (2 bottles): $4.00

Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil (for searing and sauteing)
- Kosher salt and black pepper
- Garlic (fresh or powder)
- Dried herbs (thyme, oregano, or Italian seasoning)
- Paprika or cumin (for ground beef skillet seasoning)