Meijer Standard Meal Plan

SALE ITEMS FOUND

Meats on sale:
- Pork Loin Chops (Boneless): BOGO of equal or lesser value
- Fresh from Meijer St. Louis Style Spareribs (Fresh, never frozen): $3.29/lb
- Frederik's by Meijer Raw Shrimp 16 oz: $9.96
- Fresh from Meijer Boneless Chicken Tenderloins: $3.99/lb
- Meijer Ground Beef or Ground Beef and Pork Blend 1 lb: BOGO of equal or lesser value
- Kraft Singles 14.7-16 oz: $3.49 (when buy 5)

Vegetables on sale:
- Tray Pack Sweet Corn or Russet Potatoes 4 ct pkg: $3.49
- Multicolor Peppers 3 ct: $2.99
- Wrapped Broccoli Bunch: Sale price
- Earthbound Farm Organic Salad 4-7 oz: $3.49
- Angel Sweet Tomatoes 1.5 lb container: $3.99 (when buy 5)
- Tropical Avocados: Sale price
- Bulk Sweet Onions: Sale price per lb
- Green Onions Bunch: Sale price
- Russet Potatoes 5 lb bag: Sale price
- Daisy Sour Cream 14-16 oz: Sale price

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Grilled Boneless Pork Chops with Sweet Corn and Russet Potato Wedges
Description: Two thick boneless pork loin chops are seasoned with garlic, smoked paprika, and black pepper then grilled to juicy perfection. They are served alongside two ears of sweet corn and crispy oven-roasted russet potato wedges seasoned with olive oil and herbs.
Sale items used: Pork Loin Chops (Boneless, BOGO), Tray Pack Sweet Corn or Russet Potatoes 4 ct pkg
Prep time: 40 minutes
Serving note: 2 boneless pork chops (approx. 6-8 oz each), 2 ears of sweet corn, and 2 medium russet potatoes cut into wedges - all from the 4 ct pkg deal
Recipes:
- Grilled Boneless Pork Chops
- Grilled Boneless Pork Chops Recipe: How to Make It
- Grilled Boneless Pork Chops - Gimme Some Grilling

Tuesday
Meal: St. Louis Style Spareribs with Broccoli and a Simple Side Salad
Description: A half rack (approximately 2-2.5 lbs) of St. Louis style spareribs is dry-rubbed and slow-roasted until fall-off-the-bone tender, giving each person a generous 3-4 rib portion. Steamed broccoli florets and a crisp house salad with light dressing round out this satisfying BBQ-style dinner for two.
Sale items used: Fresh from Meijer St. Louis Style Spareribs $3.29/lb, Wrapped Broccoli Bunch (sale), Earthbound Farm Organic Salad $3.49
Prep time: 20 minutes prep - 2.5 hours total (low and slow oven roast)
Serving note: Purchase approximately 2 to 2.5 lbs of spareribs (roughly $6.58 to $8.23 worth) - this yields a practical half rack portion sized for 2 people without excessive leftovers
Recipes:
- Fall Off the Bone St Louis Ribs - A Spicy Perspective
- St Louis Style Ribs With Sticky Sauce - Texas De Brazil
- How to Make St. Louis Style Ribs - Kevin Is Cooking

Wednesday
Meal: Garlic Shrimp and Multicolor Pepper Stir-Fry over Rice
Description: The full 16 oz bag of raw shrimp is sauteed in garlic butter with sliced red, yellow, and orange bell peppers for a vibrant and flavorful stir-fry. Served over a bed of fluffy white rice, this quick weeknight meal is colorful, protein-packed, and ready in under 30 minutes.
Sale items used: Frederik's by Meijer Raw Shrimp 16 oz ($9.96), Multicolor Peppers 3 ct ($2.99), Green Onions Bunch (sale)
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Full 16 oz bag of shrimp split between 2 people (approx. 8 oz per person), all 3 peppers sliced and divided, garnished with chopped green onions - serve over 1 cup dry rice per person
Recipes:
- Garlic Shrimp Stir Fry - The Modern Proper
- Garlic Shrimp and Pepper Stir-Fry - Kitchen Momy
- Easy Garlic Shrimp Stir Fry Recipe - Small Town Woman

Thursday
Meal: Smash Burgers with Caramelized Onions, Kraft Singles, and Avocado
Description: Two quarter-pound ground beef balls are smashed thin on a cast-iron skillet to create crispy-edged smash burgers, each topped with a melted Kraft Single and a pile of sweet caramelized onions. Sliced avocado adds a creamy richness that elevates this into a truly restaurant-quality burger at a fraction of the cost.
Sale items used: Meijer Ground Beef or Ground Beef and Pork Blend 1 lb (BOGO), Kraft Singles $3.49 (when buy 5), Tropical Avocados (sale), Bulk Sweet Onions (sale)
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: Use 1 lb of ground beef total (BOGO deal - freeze the second lb) to make 2 generous smash burgers, 1 Kraft Single per burger, half an avocado sliced per person, and 1 medium onion caramelized and split between both burgers
Recipes:
- Smashed Hamburgers with Caramelized Onions - Barefoot Contessa
- Epic Smash Burgers with Caramelized Onions and Special Sauce - Flavorful Life
- Caramelized Onion Double Smash Burgers - Trader Joe's

Friday
Meal: Chicken Tenderloin Tacos with Peppers, Fresh Tomatoes, and Sour Cream
Description: Boneless chicken tenderloins are seasoned with cumin, chili powder, and garlic then pan-seared and sliced into tender strips for stuffing into warm flour tortillas. Each taco is loaded with sauteed multicolor peppers, fresh diced tomatoes, a dollop of cool sour cream, and a squeeze of lime for a vibrant end to the week.
Sale items used: Fresh from Meijer Boneless Chicken Tenderloins $3.99/lb, Multicolor Peppers 3 ct ($2.99 - using remaining peppers from Wednesday), Angel Sweet Tomatoes 1.5 lb container ($3.99 when buy 5), Daisy Sour Cream 14-16 oz (sale)
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: Purchase 0.75 to 1 lb of chicken tenderloins ($3.00 to $3.99 worth) to yield 3 tacos per person - use leftover peppers from Wednesday's stir-fry to save money and reduce waste
Recipes:
- Easy Chicken Tacos Recipe - Miss in the Kitchen
- Crunchy Chicken Taco Fingers (Baked!) - RecipeTin Eats
- Fried Chicken Tacos - Kenneth Temple

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Pork Loin Chops (Boneless, BOGO - buy 2 chops): $5.00 est.
- Fresh from Meijer St. Louis Style Spareribs (approx. 2.5 lbs at $3.29/lb): $8.23
- Frederik's by Meijer Raw Shrimp 16 oz: $9.96
- Meijer Ground Beef 1 lb BOGO (buy 1, get 1 free - freeze second lb): $4.50 est.
- Fresh from Meijer Boneless Chicken Tenderloins (approx. 1 lb): $3.99
- Tray Pack Sweet Corn or Russet Potatoes 4 ct pkg: $3.49
- Multicolor Peppers 3 ct: $2.99
- Wrapped Broccoli Bunch: $1.79 est.
- Earthbound Farm Organic Salad 4-7 oz: $3.49
- Angel Sweet Tomatoes 1.5 lb container: $3.99 (buy 5 deal - pair with other buy 5 items or use at regular price approx. $4.99)
- Tropical Avocados (2 ct): $1.50 est.
- Bulk Sweet Onions (approx. 0.5 lb): $0.75 est.
- Green Onions Bunch: $0.99 est.
- Daisy Sour Cream 14-16 oz: $2.49 est.
- Kraft Singles 14.7-16 oz: $3.49 (when buy 5 - purchase alongside other dairy deals)

Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil
- Butter
- Garlic (fresh or minced)
- Salt and black pepper
- Smoked paprika
- Cumin
- Chili powder
- Dry BBQ rub or brown sugar for ribs
- White rice (1 bag)
- Flour tortillas (pack of 8-10)
- Hamburger buns (2 ct)
- Soy sauce (for stir-fry)
- Lime (1-2 fresh)
- Cooking spray or neutral oil for skillet