Meijer Standard Meal Plan

SALE ITEMS FOUND

Meats on sale:
- Pork Loin Chops (Boneless): BOGO of equal or lesser value
- Certified Angus Beef New York Strip Steak (Boneless): Sale price per lb
- Frederik's by Meijer Raw Shrimp 16 oz: $9.96
- Fresh from Meijer Family Pack Chicken Thighs (All natural): Sale price per lb
- Fresh from Meijer Family Pack Boneless Chicken Tenderloins: $3.99/lb
- Meijer Bacon 16 oz: Sale price
- Fresh from Meijer St. Louis Style Spareribs: $3.29/lb
- Bell's Beer or Fresh from Meijer Brats 19 oz: BOGO of equal or lesser value
- Meijer Ground Beef or Ground Beef and Pork Blend 1 lb: BOGO of equal or lesser value
- Frederik's by Meijer Ground Beef 1 lb: BOGO of equal or lesser value
- Eckrich Sausage Rope, Links, or Li'l Smokies: $2.49 ea (when buy 5)
- Fresh from Meijer Chicken Sausage 12 oz: Sale price
- Meijer Ground Beef 5 lbs (73% lean): Equivalent to $4.59/lb
- Eckrich Meat or Cheese Franks 12-14 oz: BOGO FREE

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
- Green Onions Bunch: Sale price
- Russet Potatoes 5 lb bag: Sale price
- Bulk Sweet Onions: Sale price per lb
- Earthbound Farm Organic Salad 4-7 oz: $3.49
- Dole Chopped or Premium Salad Kit 7.1-13.25 oz: $3.49 (when buy 5)
- Angel Sweet Tomatoes 1.5 lb: $3.99 (when buy 5)
- Southern Peaches: Sale price per lb
- Strawberries 16 oz: Sale price
- Tropical Avocados: Sale price ea

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Grilled Boneless Pork Chops with Sweet Corn and Russet Potato Wedges
Description: Juicy boneless pork chops are seasoned with garlic, paprika, and herbs then grilled to perfection alongside charred sweet corn on the cob. Crispy oven-roasted potato wedges round out this classic summer cookout-style dinner that maximizes the BOGO pork chop deal.
Sale items used: Pork Loin Chops (Boneless, BOGO), Tray Pack Sweet Corn 4 ct pkg ($3.49), Russet Potatoes 5 lb bag (Sale price), Land O'Lakes Butter Sticks ($Sale), Daisy Sour Cream (Sale price)
Prep time: 40 minutes
Serving note: 4 pork chops (1 per person), 4 ears of corn (1 per person), approximately 6-8 potato wedges per person from roughly 2 lbs of russet potatoes
Recipes:
- Grilled Boneless Pork Chops
- Favorite Grilled Pork Chops
- Grilled Boneless Pork Chops Recipe

Tuesday
Meal: St. Louis Style Spareribs with Broccoli and a Simple Side Salad
Description: Low-and-slow oven-baked St. Louis spare ribs are rubbed with brown sugar, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and black pepper for deep, smoky-sweet flavor. Steamed broccoli with butter and a crisp salad kit on the side make this a hearty, flavor-forward weeknight feast.
Sale items used: Fresh from Meijer St. Louis Style Spareribs ($3.29/lb), Wrapped Broccoli Bunch (Sale price), Dole Chopped Salad Kit ($3.49 when buy 5), Land O'Lakes Butter Sticks (Sale price)
Prep time: 20 minutes prep, 2.5 hours bake time (hands-off)
Serving note: Purchase approximately 4 lbs of spareribs (about 1 lb per person), 1 full broccoli bunch steamed and split 4 ways, 1 salad kit split across 4 bowls
Recipes:
- Fall Off the Bone St Louis Ribs
- St Louis Style Ribs With Sticky Sauce
- Fall Off The Bone St Louis Style Ribs

Wednesday
Meal: Garlic Shrimp and Multicolor Pepper Stir-Fry over Rice
Description: Plump raw shrimp are sauteed in butter with minced garlic, multicolor peppers, and green onions for a vibrant, restaurant-style stir-fry ready in under 20 minutes. Served over fluffy white rice, this dish offers a bright contrast in both color and flavor from the earlier meals this week.
Sale items used: Frederik's by Meijer Raw Shrimp 16 oz ($9.96), Multicolor Peppers 3 ct ($2.99), Green Onions Bunch (Sale price), Land O'Lakes Butter Sticks (Sale price)
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Full 16 oz bag of shrimp divided among 4 people (approximately 4 oz per person), all 3 peppers sliced and distributed evenly, serve over 1 cup cooked rice per person (rice from pantry)
Recipes:
- Garlic Shrimp Stir Fry
- Garlic Shrimp Stir-Fry with Peppers & Onions
- Irresistible Garlic Shrimp and Pepper Stir-Fry

Thursday
Meal: Smash Burgers with Caramelized Onions, Kraft Singles, and Avocado
Description: Ground beef is smashed thin on a hot skillet to develop crispy, lacy edges then topped with melted Kraft Singles, jammy caramelized sweet onions, and creamy sliced avocado. This loaded burger brings big diner energy at a fraction of restaurant prices thanks to the BOGO ground beef deal.
Sale items used: Meijer Ground Beef 1 lb BOGO (buy 1, get 1 free - use 2 lbs total), Bulk Sweet Onions (Sale price/lb), Tropical Avocados (Sale price ea), Kraft Singles 14.7-16 oz ($3.49 when buy 5), Meijer Bacon 16 oz (Sale price), Heinz Easy Squeeze Ketchup 32 oz ($2.99)
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: Form 8 thin patties from 2 lbs of beef (2 per person for a double smash burger), caramelize 1 large onion split across 4 burgers, slice 2 avocados and divide evenly, 2 slices of Kraft Singles per double burger
Recipes:
- Epic Smash Burgers with Caramelized Onions and Special Sauce
- Caramelized Onion Double Smash Burgers
- Smash Burger Recipe with Onions

Friday
Meal: Chicken Tenderloin Tacos with Peppers, Fresh Tomatoes, and Sour Cream
Description: Chicken tenderloins are seasoned with cumin, chili powder, garlic, and lime then pan-seared and sliced into strips for flavorful tacos loaded with sliced multicolor peppers and fresh Angel Sweet tomatoes. Daisy Sour Cream and shredded Kraft cheese on top bring it all together for a festive Friday fiesta-style dinner.
Sale items used: Fresh from Meijer Family Pack Boneless Chicken Tenderloins ($3.99/lb), Angel Sweet Tomatoes 1.5 lb ($3.99 when buy 5), Multicolor Peppers 3 ct ($2.99), Daisy Sour Cream (Sale price), Kraft Shredded Cheese 7-8 oz ($1.99 when buy 5), Green Onions Bunch (Sale price)
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: Use 1.5 lbs of chicken tenderloins for 4 people (approximately 6 oz per person), fill 3 tacos per person using small flour tortillas (pantry), divide tomatoes, peppers, and toppings evenly across all 12 tacos
Recipes:
- Crunchy Chicken Taco Fingers
- Fried Chicken Tacos
- Easy Chicken Tacos Recipe

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Pork Loin Chops (Boneless, BOGO - buy a pack, get one free, ~2 lbs total): $6.00 est.
- Fresh from Meijer St. Louis Style Spareribs (~4 lbs at $3.29/lb): $13.16
- Frederik's by Meijer Raw Shrimp 16 oz: $9.96
- Fresh from Meijer Family Pack Boneless Chicken Tenderloins (~1.5 lbs at $3.99/lb): $5.99
- Meijer Ground Beef 1 lb BOGO (buy 1 get 1 - 2 lbs total): $5.00 est.
- Tray Pack Sweet Corn 4 ct pkg: $3.49
- Russet Potatoes 5 lb bag (Sale price): $3.99 est.
- Wrapped Broccoli Bunch (Sale price): $1.79 est.
- Multicolor Peppers 3 ct (used Monday Wednesday and Friday, buy 2 packs): $5.98
- Green Onions Bunch (Sale price): $0.99 est.
- Bulk Sweet Onions (~0.5 lb, Sale price): $0.75 est.
- Angel Sweet Tomatoes 1.5 lb ($3.99 when buy 5 - buy as part of 5-item deal): $3.99
- Tropical Avocados x2 (Sale price): $2.00 est.
- Kraft Singles 14.7-16 oz ($3.49 when buy 5 - buy as part of deal): $3.49
- Kraft Shredded Cheese 7-8 oz ($1.99 when buy 5 - buy as part of deal): $1.99
- Daisy Sour Cream 14-16 oz (Sale price): $2.49 est.
- Meijer Bacon 16 oz (Sale price): $4.99 est.
- Heinz Easy Squeeze Ketchup 32 oz ($2.99 when buy 5): $2.99
- Land O'Lakes Butter Sticks 16 oz (Sale price): $3.99 est.
- Dole Chopped Salad Kit ($3.49 when buy 5): $3.49

Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil or vegetable oil
- Garlic (fresh or minced)
- Salt and black pepper
- Paprika and smoked paprika
- Cumin and chili powder
- Brown sugar (for rib rub)
- Lime juice or fresh limes
- White rice (for shrimp stir-fry)
- Small flour tortillas (for Friday tacos)
- Hamburger buns (for Thursday burgers)
- Soy sauce or Worcestershire (optional for stir-fry depth)