Meijer Low-Carb Meal Plan

BUDGET RATIONALE

Why these meals: Chicken drumsticks at $0.99/lb are the standout deal of the week and anchor one of the most satisfying low-carb dinners you can make. Pork loin assorted chops at $1.99/lb and Eckrich sausage at $2.29 a pack keep two more nights extremely affordable. Johnsonville Fresh Brats at $4.79 for a full pack round out a fourth economical night with a completely different flavor profile. The Certified Angus Beef Boneless Ribeye Steak earns the one premium night at $13.99/lb - it is the priciest protein on the flyer by a wide margin, but a special Friday dinner for four at roughly $28 in protein is a genuine restaurant-quality value at home. The Black Pearl Atlantic Salmon Burgers were skipped because two packs at $9.98 would cost nearly as much as the ribeye while delivering far less of a special-occasion feel. Vidalia onions and baby-cut carrots from the sale add low-carb vegetable variety across the week without pushing the total over budget.

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Pan-Seared Pork Loin Assorted Chops with Sauteed Vidalia Onions and Baby Carrots
Description: Bone-in pork loin chops are seasoned with garlic, salt, pepper, and smoked paprika, then seared in a hot skillet until golden and cooked through, about 6 to 7 minutes per side. Thinly sliced Vidalia onions and baby-cut carrots are sauteed in the same pan drippings until softened and lightly caramelized, making a savory low-carb side that needs no starch.
Sale items used: Fresh from Meijer Pork Loin Assorted Chops Bone in, Vidalia Onions 5 lb. bag, Baby-Cut Carrots 1 lb. bag
Prep time: 35 minutes
Serving note: Buy 2 lbs of pork loin assorted chops (4 chops, roughly 0.5 lb each). Use about 1 cup of sliced Vidalia onion from the 5 lb bag (the bag carries the week). Use the full 1 lb bag of baby-cut carrots split among 4 servings as a side.

Tuesday
Meal: Skillet-Browned Eckrich Sausage Rope with Mustard Dipping Sauce and Vidalia Onion Saute
Description: An Eckrich sausage rope is sliced into coins and browned in a cast-iron skillet until the cut sides develop a deep crust, then served alongside a quick Maille mustard dipping sauce. Sliced Vidalia onions are cooked in the same skillet until golden and sweet, keeping the whole meal under 30 minutes with zero carb-heavy fillers.
Sale items used: Eckrich 2 Pc. Sausage Ropes 10-14 oz., Maille Mustard 7.3-8 oz., Vidalia Onions 5 lb. bag
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use 1 pack of Eckrich 2 Pc. Sausage Ropes (the 2-piece pack feeds 4 generously). Use about 1 cup of sliced Vidalia onion from the bag. Use 2 to 3 tablespoons of Maille Mustard as a dipping sauce; the bottle keeps for future use.

Wednesday
Meal: Oven-Baked Chicken Drumsticks with Hellmann's Mayonnaise Herb Crust and Baby Carrots
Description: Chicken drumsticks are coated in Hellmann's Mayonnaise mixed with garlic, dried herbs, salt, and pepper, then baked at 425 degrees F until the skin is deeply golden and the meat is cooked through, about 40 to 45 minutes. Baby-cut carrots are tossed in olive oil and roasted on the same sheet pan in the final 20 minutes, making cleanup simple and keeping net carbs well under 10g per serving.
Sale items used: Fresh from Meijer Family Pack Chicken Drumsticks All natural, Hellmann's Mayonnaise 30 oz. or Squeeze Bottle 20 oz., Baby-Cut Carrots 1 lb. bag
Prep time: 50 minutes
Serving note: Buy 2.5 lbs of chicken drumsticks (approximately 8 to 10 drumsticks, 2 to 3 per person). Use 3 to 4 tablespoons of Hellmann's Mayonnaise for the coating; the bottle keeps for future use. Use the full 1 lb bag of baby-cut carrots for the sheet pan side.
Recipes:
- Oven-Baked Chicken Drumsticks

Thursday
Meal: Grilled Johnsonville Fresh Brats with Wholly Guacamole and Mustard
Description: Johnsonville Fresh Brats are grilled over medium heat, turning occasionally, until cooked through with a snappy charred casing, about 20 minutes total. They are served without buns alongside a generous scoop of Wholly Guacamole and a drizzle of Maille Mustard, keeping the plate protein-forward and low-carb with healthy fats from the avocado.
Sale items used: Johnsonville Fresh Brats 19 oz, Wholly Guacamole 7.5 oz. Deli Dept. only, Maille Mustard 7.3-8 oz.
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: The 19 oz pack contains approximately 5 brats; serve 1 to 2 per person depending on appetite. Use the full 7.5 oz container of Wholly Guacamole divided among 4 servings (about 3 tablespoons each). Use remaining Maille Mustard from Tuesday as a condiment.

Friday
Meal: Pan-Seared Certified Angus Beef Boneless Ribeye Steak with Sauteed Vidalia Onions
Description: Boneless ribeye steaks are brought to room temperature, seasoned generously with salt and pepper, and seared in a very hot cast-iron skillet with butter until a deep crust forms, about 3 to 4 minutes per side for medium-rare, then rested for 5 minutes. Vidalia onions are sliced and sauteed in the same pan with the steak drippings until golden and tender, creating a rich, naturally sweet topping that complements the beef without adding significant carbs.
Sale items used: Certified Angus Beef Boneless Ribeye Steak, Vidalia Onions 5 lb. bag
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: Buy 2 lbs of boneless ribeye steak (approximately 2 large steaks at 1 lb each, sliced to serve 4). Use about 1 cup of sliced Vidalia onion from the bag for the pan sauce. Allow steaks to rest at room temperature for 20 minutes before cooking for best results.
Recipes:
- Keto Steak Recipe: Seared Ribeye with Red Wine Pan Gravy

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Fresh from Meijer Pork Loin Assorted Chops Bone in (2 lbs): $3.98
- Vidalia Onions 5 lb. bag (x1): $4.99
- Baby-Cut Carrots 1 lb. bag (x2): $2.58
- Eckrich 2 Pc. Sausage Ropes 10-14 oz. (x1): $2.29
- Maille Mustard 7.3-8 oz. (x1): $3.99
- Fresh from Meijer Family Pack Chicken Drumsticks All natural (2.5 lbs): $2.48
- Hellmann's Mayonnaise 30 oz. or Squeeze Bottle 20 oz. (x1): $3.99
- Johnsonville Fresh Brats 19 oz (x1): $4.79
- Wholly Guacamole 7.5 oz. Deli Dept. only (x1): $2.99
- Certified Angus Beef Boneless Ribeye Steak (2 lbs): $27.98

Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil
- Butter
- Garlic (fresh or minced)
- Smoked paprika
- Dried herbs (such as thyme, rosemary, or Italian seasoning)
- Salt and black pepper