Meijer Low-Carb Meal Plan

BUDGET RATIONALE

Why these meals: This week's plan builds your low-carb dinners around five different Meijer sale proteins, so you get real variety without repeating the same meat twice. Monday's chicken drumsticks at $2.58 are paired with a fresh tomato salad, Tuesday brings a quick ground beef and zucchini skillet, and Wednesday's bone-in pork chops keep things simple with steamed broccoli on the side. Thursday's spareribs are seasoned ahead of time so the actual cooking is fast, and you'll finish the week strong with Friday's New York strip steak alongside sauteed mushrooms and asparagus. Each dinner leans on just a few pantry staples like olive oil, garlic, and vinegar, keeping your shopping list short and your prep straightforward from Monday through Friday.

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Baked Chicken Drumsticks with Tomato Salad
Description: Oven-roasted chicken drumsticks seasoned simply and baked until crisp, served alongside a fresh sweet tomato salad. A quick, low-carb weeknight dinner with minimal cleanup.
Sale items used: Fresh from Meijer Family Pack Chicken Drumsticks, Angel Sweet or Wild Wonders Tomatoes
Prep time: 45 minutes
Serving note: 2 lbs chicken drumsticks (about 8 pieces) for 4 people; half the tomato package tossed with olive oil, salt and pepper.
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 simmered with garlic and seasonings, tossed with sauteed zucchini for a quick low-carb skillet dinner. Ready in well under an hour with one pan.
Sale items used: Fresh from Meijer 80% Lean Ground Beef
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: 2 lbs ground beef for 4 people; 2 medium zucchini, sliced and sauteed (pantry staple).
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 chops grilled until juicy and lightly charred, paired with simply steamed broccoli. A classic, protein-forward dinner with clean flavors.
Sale items used: Fresh from Meijer Pork Loin Center Cut Chops Bone in
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: 2 lbs pork chops (4 chops) for 4 people; 1 lb broccoli florets steamed (pantry staple).
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: Pork spareribs seasoned and slow-baked until tender, served with a crunchy cabbage slaw made with a no-sugar vinaigrette. A hearty, satisfying dinner with contrasting textures.
Sale items used: Fresh from Meijer Pork Spareribs
Prep time: 75 minutes (season ribs in the morning or the night before and refrigerate, so active cooking time on Thursday is about 20 minutes)
Serving note: 2 lbs pork spareribs for 4 people; half a small cabbage, shredded, with oil and vinegar dressing (pantry staples).
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: Boneless New York strip steak seared in a hot pan for a deep crust, served with pan-sauteed mushrooms and asparagus. A special-occasion-style dinner without any starchy sides.
Sale items used: Certified Angus Beef New York Strip Steak Boneless
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: 2 lbs steak for 4 people; 1 lb mushrooms and 1 lb asparagus sauteed in butter (pantry staples).
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

Buy on sale:
- Fresh from Meijer Family Pack Chicken Drumsticks (2 lbs): $2.58
- Angel Sweet or Wild Wonders Tomatoes (1 package): $4.99
- Fresh from Meijer 80% Lean Ground Beef (2 lbs): $9.98
- Fresh from Meijer Pork Loin Center Cut Chops Bone in (2 lbs): $5.58
- Fresh from Meijer Pork Spareribs (2 lbs): $4.98
- Certified Angus Beef New York Strip Steak Boneless (2 lbs): $29.98

Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil, butter
- Garlic, salt, pepper, general seasonings
- Zucchini, broccoli, cabbage, mushrooms, asparagus
- Vinegar for slaw dressing