Meijer Kosher Meal Plan

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Baked Chicken Drumsticks with Creamer Potatoes and Carrots (Meat)
Description: Seasoned chicken drumsticks are oven-roasted until golden and crispy alongside tender creamer potatoes and baby-cut carrots, all finished with olive oil, garlic, and fresh herbs for a satisfying weeknight dinner for two. This one-pan meal is simple to assemble and delivers big flavor with minimal cleanup.
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 baking
Serving note: Purchase approximately 1.5 lbs of drumsticks (about 4 to 5 pieces) for two people at $0.99/lb, totaling $1.49; use half the 3 lb. bag of creamer potatoes and half the bag of carrots, saving the rest for later in the week. Since total cook time is about 60 minutes, preheat the oven while you prep to keep things on schedule.
Recipes:
- One Pan Baked Chicken Drumsticks with Potatoes & Carrots - EatFoodlicious

Tuesday
Meal: Ground Beef and Pasta Skillet with Vidalia Onions (Meat)
Description: Lean ground beef is browned with sweet Vidalia onions and tossed with gourmet pasta in a savory tomato-herb sauce for a hearty one-skillet meal scaled perfectly for two. This quick weeknight dish comes together in under 30 minutes and uses pantry staples to keep costs low.
Sale items used: Fresh from Meijer 80% Lean Ground Beef 3 lb. pkg. ($4.99/lb), Frederik's by Meijer Gourmet Pasta 12-16 oz. ($2.99), Vidalia Onions 5 lb. bag ($4.99)
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use approximately 0.75 lbs of ground beef for two people at $4.99/lb, totaling $3.74; the 3 lb. package is the required size to get the sale price, so portion out what you need and freeze the rest. Use about one-third of the pasta box and half of one medium Vidalia onion, saving the remaining onions for Wednesday and Friday.
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: Boneless chicken breasts are seared in olive oil until golden, then a quick pan sauce is built with sliced Vidalia onions, chicken broth, garlic, and fresh thyme for a restaurant-quality dinner at home. The sweet, caramelized onion sauce elevates this simple protein into an elegant meal for two.
Sale items used: Fresh from Meijer Family Pack Chicken Breasts ($2.29/lb), Vidalia Onions 5 lb. bag (already purchased Monday)
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Purchase approximately 1 lb of chicken breasts (2 medium breasts) for two people at $2.29/lb, totaling $2.29; the family pack is the required size for the sale price, so freeze the remaining breasts for future use. Use one medium Vidalia onion from the bag purchased Monday.

Thursday
Meal: Honey-Glazed Baked Chicken Wings with Cantaloupe and Grapes (Meat)
Description: Chicken wings are tossed in a honey, garlic, and olive oil glaze then baked until sticky and caramelized, served alongside fresh cantaloupe wedges and chilled seedless grapes for a fun and festive meal for two. The sweet fruit sides balance the savory, sticky wings beautifully and require zero cooking.
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: 15 minutes active, 40 minutes baking
Serving note: Purchase approximately 2 lbs of chicken wings for two people at $2.79/lb, totaling $5.58; the family pack is required for the sale price, so freeze any extra wings. Slice half the cantaloupe for two servings and purchase about 0.5 lbs of grapes at $2.29/lb, totaling $1.15. Since total cook time is about 55 minutes, prep the fruit while the wings bake.

Friday
Meal: Pan-Seared Certified Angus Beef Boneless Ribeye Steak with Vidalia Onions (Meat)
Description: Two well-marbled Certified Angus Beef boneless ribeye steaks are seared in a hot cast-iron skillet with olive oil, garlic, and fresh rosemary, then topped with golden caramelized Vidalia onions for a special end-of-week dinner. This classic steakhouse-style meal is simple to execute at home and showcases the rich flavor of quality beef.
Sale items used: Certified Angus Beef Boneless Ribeye Steak ($13.99/lb), Vidalia Onions 5 lb. bag (already purchased Monday)
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Purchase approximately 1.25 lbs of ribeye (two steaks at roughly 10 oz. each) for two people at $13.99/lb, totaling $17.49; ask the butcher to cut two individual steaks if possible. Use one medium Vidalia onion from the bag purchased Monday.
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 (1.5 lbs): $1.49
- The Little Potato Company Creamer Potatoes 3 lb. bag (x1): $4.99
- Baby-Cut Carrots 1 lb. bag (x1): $1.29
- Fresh from Meijer 80% Lean Ground Beef 3 lb. pkg. (3 lbs, freeze remainder): $14.97
- Frederik's by Meijer Gourmet Pasta 12-16 oz. (x1): $2.99
- Vidalia Onions 5 lb. bag (x1): $4.99
- Fresh from Meijer Family Pack Chicken Breasts (1 lb, freeze remainder): $2.29
- Fresh from Meijer Family Pack Chicken Wings (2 lbs, freeze remainder): $5.58
- Large Cantaloupe Melon (x1): $2.99
- California Green or Black Seedless Grapes (0.5 lbs): $1.15
- Certified Angus Beef Boneless Ribeye Steak (1.25 lbs): $17.49

Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil
- Garlic (fresh)
- Chicken broth (pareve or meat-certified)
- Fresh or dried thyme
- Fresh rosemary
- Honey
- Salt and black pepper
- Paprika or garlic powder for drumstick seasoning
- Canned crushed or diced tomatoes for pasta sauce
- Dried Italian herbs (oregano, basil)