Meijer Kosher Meal Plan

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Baked Chicken Drumsticks with Creamer Potatoes and Carrots (Meat)
Description: Two to three chicken drumsticks are seasoned with garlic, paprika, and olive oil, then roasted alongside halved creamer potatoes and baby-cut carrots until golden and tender. This simple one-pan meal is hearty, satisfying, and comes together with minimal cleanup for a solo dinner.
Sale items used: Fresh from Meijer Family Pack Chicken Drumsticks ($0.99/lb), The Little Potato Company Creamer Potatoes 3 lb. bag ($4.99), Baby-Cut Carrots 1 lb. bag ($1.29)
Prep time: 15 minutes active, 45 minutes bake time
Serving note: Purchase approximately 0.75 lb of drumsticks (roughly 2-3 pieces) at $0.99/lb; the creamer potatoes and carrots bags will provide leftovers for the week. Total roasting time is about 60 minutes - season and prep everything the night before to save time.
Recipes:
- One Pan Baked Chicken Drumsticks with Potatoes & Carrots - EatFoodlicious

Tuesday
Meal: Ground Beef and Pasta Skillet with Vidalia Onions (Meat)
Description: A portion of 80% lean ground beef is browned in a skillet with sliced Vidalia onions, garlic, and tomato, then tossed with cooked gourmet pasta and seasoned with herbs for a quick and filling one-pan dinner. The natural sweetness of the Vidalia onion balances the savory beef beautifully in this simple weeknight skillet.
Sale items used: Fresh from Meijer 80% Lean Ground Beef 3 lb. pkg. ($4.99/lb), Vidalia Onions 5 lb. bag ($4.99), Frederik's by Meijer Gourmet Pasta 12-16 oz. ($2.99)
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use approximately 0.5 lb of ground beef at $4.99/lb; freeze the remaining ground beef from the 3 lb. package in individual portions for future meals. Use about one-quarter of the Vidalia onion bag and one-third of the pasta package this meal.
Recipes:
- One Pan Homemade Beefaroni Recipe With Ground Beef - Together as Family

Wednesday
Meal: Pan-Seared Chicken Breasts with Vidalia Onion Pan Sauce (Meat)
Description: One boneless chicken breast is seared in olive oil until golden, then a simple pan sauce is built with sliced Vidalia onions, chicken broth, garlic, and fresh herbs for a restaurant-quality finish. The sweet caramelized onion sauce elevates this lean protein into an elegant and satisfying solo dinner.
Sale items used: Fresh from Meijer Family Pack Chicken Breasts ($2.29/lb), Vidalia Onions 5 lb. bag ($4.99, already purchased Monday)
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: Purchase approximately 0.5 lb (one medium breast) at $2.29/lb; the family pack will yield several breasts - freeze the extras individually. Use a splash of chicken broth from the pantry for the pan sauce in place of any dairy.

Thursday
Meal: Honey-Glazed Baked Chicken Wings with Cantaloupe and Grapes (Meat)
Description: About one pound of chicken wings is tossed in a honey, garlic, and olive oil glaze, then baked at high heat until crispy and caramelized, served alongside fresh sliced cantaloupe and a small bunch of seedless grapes for a refreshing contrast. This sweet and savory combination makes for a fun and festive solo meal that feels like a treat.
Sale items used: Fresh from Meijer Family Pack Chicken Wings ($2.79/lb), Large Cantaloupe Melon ($2.99 each), California Green or Black Seedless Grapes ($2.29/lb)
Prep time: 10 minutes active, 40 minutes bake time
Serving note: Purchase approximately 1 lb of wings at $2.79/lb; purchase approximately 0.5 lb of grapes at $2.29/lb. Cut one-quarter of the cantaloupe for this meal and refrigerate the rest for snacking. Marinate wings in the honey-garlic glaze for 30 minutes before baking for best flavor.

Friday
Meal: Pan-Seared Certified Angus Beef Boneless Ribeye Steak with Vidalia Onions (Meat)
Description: A single ribeye steak is brought to room temperature, seasoned generously with kosher salt and black pepper, then seared in a hot cast-iron skillet with olive oil to a perfect medium, topped with sweet caramelized Vidalia onions cooked low and slow in the same pan. This is a special end-of-week dinner that feels indulgent while making smart use of the sale price on a premium cut.
Sale items used: Certified Angus Beef Boneless Ribeye Steak ($13.99/lb), Vidalia Onions 5 lb. bag ($4.99, already purchased Monday)
Prep time: 15 minutes active, 10 minutes cook time
Serving note: Purchase approximately 0.75 lb (one generous steak) at $13.99/lb for a cost of about $10.49; ask the butcher to cut a single steak if possible. Allow the steak to rest 5 minutes before slicing. Caramelize the Vidalia onions first over low heat for 20 minutes, then sear the steak in the same pan.
Recipes:
- Pan-Seared Ribeye Steak Recipe - Certified Angus Beef
- Classic Pan-Seared Ribeye Steak - Gourmet Garage

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Fresh from Meijer Family Pack Chicken Drumsticks (0.75 lb): $0.74
- Fresh from Meijer 80% Lean Ground Beef 3 lb. pkg. (3 lb. package): $14.97
- Frederik's by Meijer Gourmet Pasta 12-16 oz. (1 package): $2.99
- Vidalia Onions 5 lb. bag (1 bag): $4.99
- The Little Potato Company Creamer Potatoes 3 lb. bag (1 bag): $4.99
- Baby-Cut Carrots 1 lb. bag (1 bag): $1.29
- Fresh from Meijer Family Pack Chicken Breasts (0.5 lb): $1.15
- Fresh from Meijer Family Pack Chicken Wings (1 lb): $2.79
- Large Cantaloupe Melon (1 melon): $2.99
- California Green or Black Seedless Grapes (0.5 lb): $1.15
- Certified Angus Beef Boneless Ribeye Steak (0.75 lb): $10.49

Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil
- Kosher salt and black pepper
- Garlic (fresh or minced)
- Paprika
- Dried herbs (oregano, thyme, or Italian seasoning)
- Honey
- Chicken broth (for pan sauce on Wednesday)
- Tomato paste or canned diced tomatoes (for Tuesday pasta skillet)