Meijer Kosher Meal Plan

BUDGET RATIONALE

Why these meals: Chicken drumsticks at $0.99/lb are the standout deal of the week and anchor two dinners without feeling repetitive because they are prepared with completely different flavor profiles and cooking methods. Chicken breasts at $2.29/lb and ground beef at $4.99/lb fill out two more solid weeknight dinners at very reasonable per-person costs. The Certified Angus Beef Boneless Ribeye Steak at $13.99/lb is genuinely premium even on sale, so it earns the one special night on Friday, and keeping the portion to 2 lbs total for four people holds that night's protein cost to about $28. The Meijer 1/4 Pound Beef Burgers frozen pack was skipped because buying a 32 oz. package for one burger night would leave most of the pack unused and inflate the weekly total unnecessarily. This week's flyer is fairly protein-friendly for budget cooking as long as you lean into the drumsticks and chicken breasts, and the Vidalia onions, creamer potatoes, and baby-cut carrots on sale give you great supporting vegetables without reaching for anything off-sale.

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Baked Chicken Drumsticks with Creamer Potatoes and Carrots (Meat)
Description: Chicken drumsticks are seasoned with garlic, paprika, and olive oil, then baked alongside creamer potatoes and baby-cut carrots in a single roasting pan until the skin is golden and the potatoes are tender. This is a hands-off, satisfying weeknight dinner that comes together with minimal prep and uses three sale items as the core of the plate.
Sale items used: Fresh from Meijer Family Pack Chicken Drumsticks All natural, The Little Potato Company Creamer Potatoes 3 lb. bag, Baby-Cut Carrots 1 lb. bag
Prep time: 15 minutes active, 45 minutes in oven (60 minutes total)
Serving note: Use 2 lbs of chicken drumsticks (roughly 6-8 pieces) for 4 people. Use the full 3 lb. bag of creamer potatoes and the full 1 lb. bag of baby-cut carrots, halved lengthwise. Roast at 425 degrees F. No make-ahead needed; everything fits in one pan and finishes within the hour.
Recipes:
- One Pan Baked Chicken Drumsticks with Potatoes & Carrots - EatFoodlicious

Tuesday
Meal: Ground Beef and Pasta Skillet with Vidalia Onions (Meat)
Description: Ground beef is browned in a large skillet with diced Vidalia onions, garlic, and tomato paste, then tossed with cooked Frederik's by Meijer Gourmet Pasta and seasoned with Italian herbs for a hearty one-pan dinner. The natural sweetness of the Vidalia onions balances the savory beef and makes this a crowd-pleasing, filling meal with no dairy involved.
Sale items used: Fresh from Meijer 80% Lean Ground Beef 3 lb. pkg. or larger, Frederik's by Meijer Gourmet Pasta 12-16 oz., Vidalia Onions 5 lb. bag
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: Use 1.5 lbs of ground beef from the 3 lb. package (freeze the remainder). Use one full 12-16 oz. package of pasta. Use 2 medium Vidalia onions from the 5 lb. bag (the rest of the bag carries through the week). Serves 4 with generous portions.
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 seasoned and 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 savory, restaurant-style finish. Served alongside nectarines sliced fresh as a bright, sweet counterpoint, this meal feels elevated while staying firmly in weeknight territory.
Sale items used: Fresh from Meijer Family Pack Chicken Breasts All natural, Vidalia Onions 5 lb. bag, California Yellow or White Nectarines
Prep time: 35 minutes
Serving note: Use 2 lbs of chicken breasts (roughly 4 medium breasts, one per person). Use 1 large Vidalia onion, thinly sliced. Use 2 nectarines (about 0.5 lb), sliced and served fresh on the side. Chicken broth from pantry is used for the pan sauce.

Thursday
Meal: Honey-Glazed Baked Chicken Wings with Cantaloupe and Grapes (Meat)
Description: Chicken wings are tossed in a honey, garlic, and soy sauce glaze, then baked on a sheet pan at high heat until crispy and caramelized, with no frying required. A fresh fruit plate of sliced cantaloupe and seedless grapes serves as a cooling, refreshing side that keeps the meal light and colorful.
Sale items used: Fresh from Meijer Family Pack Chicken Wings All natural, Large Cantaloupe Melon, California Green or Black Seedless Grapes
Prep time: 15 minutes active, 40 minutes in oven (55 minutes total)
Serving note: Use 2.5 lbs of chicken wings for 4 people (roughly 10-12 pieces). Use 1 whole cantaloupe, sliced into wedges. Use 1 lb of seedless grapes. Honey and soy sauce are pantry items. Bake wings at 425 degrees F, flipping once at the halfway point.

Friday
Meal: Pan-Seared Certified Angus Beef Boneless Ribeye Steak with Vidalia Onions (Meat)
Description: Ribeye steaks are brought to room temperature, seasoned simply with kosher salt and black pepper, and seared in a very hot cast-iron skillet with olive oil to a perfect medium, then rested before slicing. Caramelized Vidalia onions cooked low and slow in olive oil serve as a rich, sweet topping that complements the beef beautifully without any dairy.
Sale items used: Certified Angus Beef Boneless Ribeye Steak, Vidalia Onions 5 lb. bag
Prep time: 20 minutes active (plus 30-minute rest for steaks before cooking)
Serving note: Use 2 lbs of ribeye steak for 4 people (two 1 lb. steaks, sliced and shared). Use 2 large Vidalia onions for the caramelized topping. Allow steaks to rest at room temperature for 30 minutes before searing for best results; start the onions first as they take about 25 minutes to caramelize properly.
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 All natural (2 lbs): $1.98
- Fresh from Meijer Family Pack Chicken Breasts All natural (2 lbs): $4.58
- Fresh from Meijer Family Pack Chicken Wings All natural (2.5 lbs): $6.98
- Fresh from Meijer 80% Lean Ground Beef 3 lb. pkg. or larger (3 lb. package, 1.5 lbs used this week): $14.97
- Certified Angus Beef Boneless Ribeye Steak (2 lbs): $27.98
- The Little Potato Company Creamer Potatoes 3 lb. bag (x1): $4.99
- Baby-Cut Carrots 1 lb. bag (x1): $1.29
- Vidalia Onions 5 lb. bag (x1): $4.99
- Frederik's by Meijer Gourmet Pasta 12-16 oz. (x1): $2.99
- California Yellow or White Nectarines (0.5 lb): $1.00
- Large Cantaloupe Melon (x1): $2.99
- California Green or Black Seedless Grapes (1 lb): $2.29

Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil
- Garlic (fresh or minced)
- Paprika
- Kosher salt and black pepper
- Italian seasoning or dried oregano and basil
- Tomato paste
- Chicken broth (pareve/kosher certified)
- Honey
- Soy sauce (kosher certified)
- Fresh or dried thyme