Meijer Low-Carb Meal Plan

📅 Week of September 23 through September 29, 2026 🍽️ 2 people low-carb
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5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Baked Chicken Drumsticks with Tomato Salad
Description: Juicy oven-baked chicken drumsticks seasoned simply with salt, pepper, and herbs, served alongside a fresh tomato salad. The tomatoes are tossed with olive oil, a splash of vinegar, and fresh basil for a light, low-carb side.
Sale items used: Fresh from Meijer Family Pack Chicken Drumsticks, Angel Sweet or Wild Wonders Tomatoes
Prep time: 45 minutes
Serving note: 1.5 lbs chicken drumsticks (about 6-8 pieces) for 2 people; half a container of Angel Sweet tomatoes for the salad.
Recipes:
- Marinated Keto Chicken Drumsticks Baked
- Baked Chicken Drumsticks
- Easy Baked Chicken Drumsticks - Bites of Wellness

Tuesday
Meal: Skillet Ground Beef with Zucchini
Description: Browned ground beef sauteed with garlic and diced zucchini in a quick one-pan skillet, seasoned with Italian herbs for a savory, low-carb dinner. Ready in under 30 minutes with minimal cleanup.
Sale items used: Fresh from Meijer 80% Lean Ground Beef
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: 1 lb ground beef for 2 people; 2 medium zucchini (not on sale this week, purchase fresh).
Recipes:
- Keto Ground Beef and Zucchini Skillet Recipe
- Mexican Zucchini and Ground Beef Skillet
- Ground Beef and Zucchini Skillet Recipe

Wednesday
Meal: Grilled Pork Loin Center Cut Chops with Broccoli
Description: Bone-in pork loin chops grilled to a caramelized crust and paired with steamed broccoli florets tossed in butter. A simple, protein-rich, low-carb dinner for two.
Sale items used: Fresh from Meijer Pork Loin Center Cut Chops Bone in
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: 1.5 lbs pork chops (2 bone-in chops) for 2 people; about 3 cups broccoli florets (not on sale, purchase fresh).
Recipes:
- Grilled Pork Chops Garlic LOW CARB KETO
- Keto Oven Baked Pork Chops & Broccoli One Pan Meal
- Keto Low Carb Smothered Pork Chops

Thursday
Meal: Oven-Baked Pork Spareribs with Cabbage Slaw
Description: Slow oven-baked pork spareribs rubbed with a low-carb spice blend until tender, served with a crunchy cabbage slaw dressed in vinegar and oil. The ribs need time in the oven, so plan ahead.
Sale items used: Fresh from Meijer Pork Spareribs
Prep time: 90 minutes (mostly hands-off baking)
Serving note: 1.5 lbs pork spareribs for 2 people; make-ahead tip: season ribs the night before and bake for about 75 minutes; slaw uses 2 cups shredded cabbage (not on sale, purchase fresh).
Recipes:
- Oven-Baked Spare Ribs with Slow-Carb BBQ Sauce
- Ribs and Cabbage
- Baked Pork Ribs With Cabbage

Friday
Meal: Seared New York Strip Steak with Mushrooms and Asparagus
Description: Pan-seared New York strip steaks finished with butter, served alongside sauteed mushrooms and roasted asparagus spears. A restaurant-style, low-carb finish to the week.
Sale items used: Certified Angus Beef New York Strip Steak Boneless
Prep time: 35 minutes
Serving note: 1 lb New York strip steak (2 steaks, about 8 oz each) for 2 people; 8 oz mushrooms and 1 bunch asparagus (not on sale, purchase fresh).
Recipes:
- New York Strip Steak with Fried Garlic Mushrooms
- Pan Seared Steak with Asparagus and Mushrooms
- New York Strip Steak with Asparagus and Mushrooms

🛒 Shopping List

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Fresh from Meijer Family Pack Chicken Drumsticks (1.5 lbs): $1.94
- Angel Sweet or Wild Wonders Tomatoes (1 container): $4.99
- Fresh from Meijer 80% Lean Ground Beef (1 lb): $4.99
- Fresh from Meijer Pork Loin Center Cut Chops Bone in (1.5 lbs): $4.19
- Fresh from Meijer Pork Spareribs (1.5 lbs): $3.74
- Certified Angus Beef New York Strip Steak Boneless (1 lb): $14.99

Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil, butter, vinegar, salt, pepper, dried Italian herbs, basil
- Fresh produce not on sale this week: zucchini, broccoli, cabbage, mushrooms, asparagus, garlic

🏷️ All sale items this week

SALE ITEMS FOUND

Meats on sale:
- Fresh from Meijer 80% Lean Ground Beef: $4.99/lb
- Fresh from Meijer Pork Loin Assorted Chops Bone in: $1.79/lb
- Fresh from Meijer Pork Loin Center Cut Chops Bone in: $2.79/lb
- Fresh from Meijer Family Pack Boneless Chicken Tenderloins: $3.69/lb
- Fresh from Meijer Family Pack Chicken Drumsticks: $1.29/lb
- Cooked Perfect Meatballs: $6.49 each (final price, was $7.49)
- Fresh from Meijer Atlantic Salmon Portions: $8.99
- Dietz & Watson Ham, Chicken, Turkey or Italian Meat: $10.49/lb
- Dietz & Watson Cheese: $7.49/lb
- Fresh from Meijer Pork Loin: $1.79/lb
- Certified Angus Beef New York Strip Steak Boneless: $14.99/lb
- Philly Seasoned Shaved Beef Steak or Certified Angus Beef Shaved Beef Steak: $8.99
- Fresh from Meijer Pork Loin Back Ribs: $3.49/lb
- Fresh from Meijer Pork Spareribs: $2.49/lb
- Oscar Mayer Deli Fresh Lunch Meat: $8.99
- Main St. Bistro Roasted or Baked Sides: $4.49

Deli and prepared on sale:
- Main St. Bistro Roasted or Baked Sides: $4.49
- Garden Fresh Tortilla Chips, Salsa or Hummus: $3.49
- Fresh from Meijer Ultimate or Sugar Cookies: $3.98

Produce on sale:
- Bulk Honeycrisp Apples: $1.79/lb
- California Green or Black Seedless Grapes: $2.29/lb
- Mini Seedless Watermelon: $3.99 each
- Angel Sweet or Wild Wonders Tomatoes: $4.99
- Fresh from Meijer Apple Cider: $5.99
- Mini Pumpkins or Gourds: $5.99
- Wonderful Halo Mandarins: $7.49

Dairy and eggs on sale:
- Healthy Choice or Marie Callender Frozen Meal: $1.99
- Hudsonville Ice Cream: $3.99
- Challenge Butter Sticks or Cubes: $3.99
- Halo Top Ice Cream: $3.99
- Vital Farms Large Pasture Raised Eggs: $5.99
- Buitoni Filled Refrigerated Pasta: $3.99
- True Goodness Real Dairy Creamers: $3.49

Bakery and bread on sale:
- Garden Fresh Tortilla Chips, Salsa or Hummus: $3.49
- Fresh from Meijer Ultimate or Sugar Cookies: $3.98
- True Goodness Organic Hummus: $2.99
- Fresh from Meijer 10" Fruit Pie: $8.99
- Sara Lee Half Loaf Bread: $1.99
- Pepperidge Farm Classic or Farmhouse Buns: $3.59
- Aunt Millie's Bakehouse Buns: $2.99
- Chips Ahoy! or Oreo Party Size Cookies: $5.99
- Frederik's by Meijer Kettle Chips: $2.99

Pantry on sale:
- General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch, Honey Nut Cheerios or Kellogg's Frosted Flakes: $3.99
- Meijer Spring or Purified Water or Meijer Purified Drinking Water: $3.49
- Stok Cold Brew Coffee: $5.49
- International Delight Creamer: $5.99
- Dunkin' or Cafe Bustelo Coffee Bags, K-Cups or Dunkin' Cold Brew: $7.99
- Folgers Ground Coffee: $10.99
- GoGo squeeZ Pouches or Yogurtz: $7.49
- Jif Peanut Butter or Natural Peanut Butter: $3.99
- Helper or Tuna Helper: $1.49
- Carbone Pasta Sauce: $6.49
- Old El Paso Dinner Kit, Low Carb or Flavored Shells, Soft Tortillas or Bowls, Taco Seasoning or Enchilada Sauce: $2.49 (final price, was $2.99)
- Post Cereal: $2.99
- McCafe, Tim Hortons, Donut Shop, Green Mountain or Folgers K-Cups: $27.99
- Brach's Candy Corn: $4.99
- Meijer Cashews Stand Up Bag: $4.99
- Liquid Death Mountain Water: $11.99
- Mars Harvest Candy: $5.79
- Halloween Snack Size Chocolate Bag: $5.79
- True Goodness Tuna Bowl: $2.49
- True Goodness Organic Tomatoes: $1.49
- True Goodness Organic Mustard: $2.29
- True Goodness Organic Cereal: $2.99
- True Goodness Organic Granola: $3.99
- True Goodness Omelet Bites: $4.99
- Cheez-It Crackers, Snap'd or Crunch: $3.49
- Town House Crackers or Club Crackers: $3.49
- Kellogg's or Cheez-It Multipack: $3.49 or $4.99

Frozen on sale:
- Tyson Prepared Frozen Chicken: $6.99

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🛒 Estimated Shopping Cost

Based on sale prices for items in this plan

Some sale prices require the store's loyalty card or a clipped digital coupon. Check the flyer before you shop.

$34.84

for 2 people  ·  $17.42 per person

📍 Disclaimer: Prices and availability are based on the Meijer weekly sales flyer for the week of September 23, 2026. Flyers are sourced from store websites and weekly flyer aggregator sites. Actual prices may vary by location. Always verify prices at your local store. We are not affiliated with Meijer.