Meijer Standard Meal Plan

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Oven-Baked Chicken Drumsticks with Creamer Potatoes and Baby-Cut Carrots
Description: Juicy bone-in chicken drumsticks are seasoned and roasted until golden, filling your kitchen with savory aroma. Little Potato Company creamer potatoes and baby-cut carrots roast alongside for a complete, colorful one-pan dinner.
Sale items used: Fresh from Meijer Family Pack Chicken Drumsticks ($0.99/lb), The Little Potato Company Creamer Potatoes 3 lb. bag ($4.99), Baby-Cut Carrots 1 lb. bag ($1.29)
Prep time: 15 minutes
Serving note: Use about 0.75 lb of drumsticks (roughly 2-3 pieces) for one person, costing about $0.75; use about one-third of the 3 lb. potato bag (roughly 1 cup of potatoes) and half the carrot bag for this meal, saving the rest for later in the week. Total roasting time is about 45 minutes at 425 degrees F, so preheat the oven while you prep.

Tuesday
Meal: Pan-Seared Pork Loin Assorted Chops with Sauteed Vidalia Onions
Description: A bone-in pork loin chop is seared in a hot skillet until caramelized and cooked through, then rested while sweet Vidalia onions soften and turn golden in the same pan. The onion pan sauce soaks up all the pork drippings for a simple but deeply flavorful weeknight dinner.
Sale items used: Fresh from Meijer Pork Loin Assorted Chops Bone in ($1.99/lb), Vidalia Onions 5 lb. bag ($4.99)
Prep time: 10 minutes
Serving note: One bone-in chop for a single serving is typically about 0.5 lb, costing about $1.00; slice one medium Vidalia onion from the bag and save the rest for other meals or the week ahead. Total cook time is about 20 minutes, well within a quick weeknight window.
Recipes:
- 10-Minute Pan-Fried Boneless Pork Chops - Craving Tasty

Wednesday
Meal: Frederik's Gourmet Pasta with Ground Beef and Heinz Ketchup-Tomato Pan Sauce
Description: Browned ground beef is simmered with Heinz ketchup, a splash of water, and pantry spices to create a quick, tangy tomato pan sauce that coats every strand of Frederik's gourmet pasta. It is a hearty, satisfying bowl that comes together in under 30 minutes with minimal cleanup.
Sale items used: Frederik's by Meijer Gourmet Pasta 12-16 oz. ($2.99), Fresh from Meijer 80% Lean Ground Beef 3 lb. pkg. ($4.99/lb), Heinz Tomato Ketchup 38 oz. ($3.99)
Prep time: 10 minutes
Serving note: Use about 0.5 lb of ground beef from the 3 lb. package, costing about $2.50; portion and freeze the remaining 2.5 lbs right away for future meals. Cook about 3 oz. (roughly 1.5 cups dry) of pasta for one serving and refrigerate the rest of the box. The Heinz ketchup is a large bottle but is essential to the sauce concept and costs under $4.00, making it a worthwhile pantry addition.
Recipes:
- Beef Pasta Recipe in Tomato Sauce - Beef Ragu Pasta Recipe | Eatwell101

Thursday
Meal: Baked Chicken Breasts with Maille Mustard Glaze and Nectarine Salsa
Description: A single chicken breast is coated in a tangy Maille mustard glaze and baked until juicy, then topped with a bright, fresh salsa made from diced California nectarines, red onion, and a squeeze of lime. The sweet-savory combination makes this feel like a restaurant-quality meal at a fraction of the cost.
Sale items used: Fresh from Meijer Family Pack Chicken Breasts ($2.29/lb), Maille Mustard 7.3-8 oz. ($3.99), California Yellow or White Nectarines ($1.99/lb)
Prep time: 15 minutes
Serving note: One chicken breast for a single serving is typically about 0.5 lb, costing about $1.15; buy 1 lb of nectarines (about 2-3 pieces) at roughly $1.99 total and use one for the salsa, enjoying the others as snacks. Bake at 400 degrees F for about 22-25 minutes. The Maille mustard is a flavor-forward item under $4.00 and will keep in the fridge for future use.

Friday
Meal: Grilled Black Pearl Atlantic Salmon Burgers on Meijer Split Top Bread with Wholly Guacamole
Description: A Black Pearl Atlantic salmon burger is grilled or pan-seared until crispy on the outside and tender inside, then stacked on a soft split top white bread slice with a generous spread of creamy Wholly Guacamole. It is a fresh, satisfying end to the week that feels indulgent but comes together in minutes.
Sale items used: Black Pearl Atlantic Salmon Burgers 10 oz. ($4.99), Meijer Split Top White or Wheat Bread 22 oz. ($1.89), Wholly Guacamole 7.5 oz. ($2.99)
Prep time: 10 minutes
Serving note: The 10 oz. package contains 2 salmon burger patties; use one for tonight and save the second for a quick lunch over the weekend. Use 2 slices of bread from the loaf and about 2 tablespoons of guacamole per serving, saving the rest of both for the week.

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Fresh from Meijer Family Pack Chicken Drumsticks (0.75 lb): $0.75
- The Little Potato Company Creamer Potatoes 3 lb. bag (x1): $4.99
- Baby-Cut Carrots 1 lb. bag (x1): $1.29
- Fresh from Meijer Pork Loin Assorted Chops Bone in (0.5 lb): $1.00
- Vidalia Onions 5 lb. bag (x1): $4.99
- Frederik's by Meijer Gourmet Pasta (x1): $2.99
- Fresh from Meijer 80% Lean Ground Beef 3 lb. pkg. (3 lb): $14.97
- Heinz Tomato Ketchup 38 oz. (x1): $3.99
- Fresh from Meijer Family Pack Chicken Breasts (1 lb): $2.29
- Maille Mustard 7.3-8 oz. (x1): $3.99
- California Yellow or White Nectarines (1 lb): $1.99
- Black Pearl Atlantic Salmon Burgers 10 oz. (x1): $4.99
- Meijer Split Top White or Wheat Bread 22 oz. (x1): $1.89
- Wholly Guacamole 7.5 oz. (x1): $2.99

Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil or cooking oil
- Garlic powder
- Onion powder
- Paprika
- Salt and black pepper
- Italian seasoning or dried oregano
- Red pepper flakes (optional)
- Lime (for nectarine salsa)
- Small red onion (for nectarine salsa)
- Fresh cilantro (optional, for salsa)