Meijer Standard Meal Plan
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BUDGET RATIONALE
The four economical nights use Eckrich Sausage Ropes, Pork Loin Assorted Chops, Jennie-O 93% Lean Ground Turkey, and Fresh from Meijer Family Pack Boneless Chicken Tenderloins - all from the lower half of the ranking. The single premium night uses Black Pearl Atlantic Salmon Burgers at $4.99 each, which is the least expensive premium option on this flyer by a wide margin compared to ribeye. The ribeye was deliberately skipped because even on sale it would push a single night's protein cost to nearly $30 for four people. The Eckrich buy-5 deal is tempting but the week only needs one pack, so the single-unit price of $2.29 applies. Buying five packs of sausage just to hit the deal price would waste product and inflate the total, so the single price is used. The salmon night at $19.96 for protein alone is the most expensive night, and the overall week total lands at $19.90 per person, which is honest given that four salmon burgers at $4.99 each are unavoidable if salmon is on the menu - this is the most budget-friendly premium option available this week.
5-DAY MEAL PLAN
Monday
Meal: Pan-Seared Pork Loin Assorted Chops with Creamer Potatoes and Baby-Cut Carrots
Description: Bone-in pork chops are seasoned and seared in a hot skillet until golden and cooked through, then rested while the creamer potatoes and carrots finish in the same pan with butter and onion. The result is a hearty, satisfying plate with caramelized edges on the pork and tender, savory vegetables alongside.
Sale items used: Pork Loin Assorted Chops, The Little Potato Company Creamer Potatoes, Baby-Cut Carrots, Bulk Vidalia or Sweet Onions, Land O'Lakes Butter Sticks or Spread
Prep time: 40 minutes
Serving note: Purchase 2 lbs of Pork Loin Assorted Chops (roughly 4 chops), 1 package of The Little Potato Company Creamer Potatoes, 1 bag Baby-Cut Carrots, 0.5 lb Bulk Vidalia or Sweet Onions, and 1 package Land O'Lakes Butter Sticks or Spread. The creamer potatoes can be halved and par-microwaved for 4 minutes before adding to the skillet to keep total time under 45 minutes.
Recipes:
- Pan Seared Pork Chops With Glazed Carrots
- Easy Pan-Seared Pork Chops
Tuesday
Meal: Skillet-Browned Jennie-O 93% Lean Ground Turkey Bolognese over Creamette Pasta
Description: Ground turkey is browned in a skillet with diced onion and mushrooms, then simmered with Prego Pasta Sauce until thick and flavorful. Served over cooked Creamette Pasta and finished with Kraft Shredded Cheese on top for a filling weeknight dinner.
Sale items used: Jennie-O 93% Lean Ground Turkey, Creamette Pasta, Prego Pasta Sauce or Minute Rice (Prego Pasta Sauce), True Goodness Organic Whole or Sliced White Mushrooms, Bulk Vidalia or Sweet Onions, Kraft Shredded or Chunk Cheese
Prep time: 35 minutes
Serving note: Use 1 package Jennie-O 93% Lean Ground Turkey, 1 box Creamette Pasta, 1 jar Prego Pasta Sauce, 1 package True Goodness Organic Whole or Sliced White Mushrooms, 0.5 lb Bulk Vidalia or Sweet Onions, and 1 package Kraft Shredded or Chunk Cheese. Cook pasta according to package directions while the sauce simmers.
Recipes:
- This Turkey Bolognese Tastes Slow-Cooked but Comes Together Fast
- Easy 20 Minute Turkey Bolognese
Wednesday
Meal: Oven-Baked Chicken Tenderloins with Sweet Baby Ray's BBQ Sauce and Cherubs Tomatoes Salad
Description: Boneless chicken tenderloins are coated in Sweet Baby Ray's BBQ Sauce and baked at 400 degrees until cooked through and lightly caramelized on the outside. A simple side salad of Cherubs Tomatoes with Kraft Salad Dressing rounds out the plate with brightness and freshness.
Sale items used: Fresh from Meijer Family Pack Boneless Chicken Tenderloins, Sweet Baby Ray's BBQ or Dipping Sauce, Cherubs Tomatoes, Kraft Salad Dressing
Prep time: 35 minutes
Serving note: Purchase 1.5 lbs Fresh from Meijer Family Pack Boneless Chicken Tenderloins, 1 bottle Sweet Baby Ray's BBQ or Dipping Sauce, 1 package Cherubs Tomatoes, and 1 bottle Kraft Salad Dressing. Arrange tenderloins in a single layer on a foil-lined baking sheet and bake 20-22 minutes at 400 degrees, brushing with additional sauce halfway through.
Recipes:
- Easy Baked BBQ Chicken Tenders Dinner on a Sheet Pan
- BBQ Chicken Tenderloins: Easy Oven Recipe For Juicy And Healthy Baked Meal
Thursday
Meal: Stovetop Eckrich Sausage Rope Slices with Sauteed Mushrooms and Onions over Ben's Original Ready Rice
Description: Eckrich Sausage Rope is sliced into coins and browned in a skillet until the edges are deeply caramelized, then tossed with sliced mushrooms and sweet onion until everything is tender and savory. The mixture is spooned over Ben's Original Ready Rice for a quick, satisfying one-pan dinner.
Sale items used: Eckrich 2 Pc. Sausage Ropes, Smok-Y Links or Li'l Smokies (Sausage Ropes), True Goodness Organic Whole or Sliced White Mushrooms, Bulk Vidalia or Sweet Onions, Ben's Original Ready Rice
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use 1 pack Eckrich 2 Pc. Sausage Ropes (both ropes for 4 people), 1 package True Goodness Organic Whole or Sliced White Mushrooms, 0.5 lb Bulk Vidalia or Sweet Onions, and 2 pouches Ben's Original Ready Rice. The ready rice heats in 90 seconds per pouch in the microwave, so start it right before plating.
Recipes:
- Skillet Sausage and Mushroom Rice
Friday
Meal: Pan-Cooked Black Pearl Atlantic Salmon Burgers on St. Pierre Brioche Buns with Minis Avocados and Cherubs Tomatoes
Description: Black Pearl Atlantic Salmon Burgers are cooked in a skillet over medium-high heat until golden on both sides and heated through, then placed on toasted St. Pierre Brioche Hamburger Buns. Sliced avocado from the Minis Avocados bag and Cherubs Tomatoes are served alongside as fresh toppings and a simple side.
Sale items used: Black Pearl Atlantic Salmon Burgers, St. Pierre Brioche Bread Hamburger or Hot Dog Buns, Minis Avocados, Cherubs Tomatoes
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Purchase 4 individual Black Pearl Atlantic Salmon Burgers, 1 package St. Pierre Brioche Bread Hamburger Buns, 1 bag Minis Avocados (6 ct. - use 4 for dinner), and 1 package Cherubs Tomatoes. Cook salmon burgers 3-4 minutes per side over medium-high heat. Toast buns in the same pan after removing burgers.
Recipes:
- Salmon Burgers Recipe with Remoulade Sauce
🛒 Shopping List
SHOPPING LIST
Buy on sale:
- Pork Loin Assorted Chops (2 lbs): $2.98
- The Little Potato Company Creamer Potatoes (x1 package): $3.49
- Baby-Cut Carrots (x1 bag): $1.29
- Bulk Vidalia or Sweet Onions (1.5 lbs total across the week): $1.94
- Land O'Lakes Butter Sticks or Spread (x1): $2.99
- Jennie-O 93% Lean Ground Turkey (x1 package): $3.99
- Creamette Pasta (x1 box): $1.29
- Prego Pasta Sauce or Minute Rice (x1 jar, Prego Pasta Sauce): $2.99
- True Goodness Organic Whole or Sliced White Mushrooms (x2 packages): $6.38
- Kraft Shredded or Chunk Cheese (x1 package): $3.99
- Fresh from Meijer Family Pack Boneless Chicken Tenderloins (1.5 lbs): $5.99
- Sweet Baby Ray's BBQ or Dipping Sauce (x1): $1.19
- Cherubs Tomatoes (x2 packages): $7.38
- Kraft Salad Dressing (x1): $1.99
- Eckrich 2 Pc. Sausage Ropes, Smok-Y Links or Li'l Smokies (x1 pack): $2.29
- Ben's Original Ready Rice (x2 pouches): $3.98
- Black Pearl Atlantic Salmon Burgers (x4 individual): $19.96
- St. Pierre Brioche Bread Hamburger or Hot Dog Buns (x1 package): $2.49
- Minis Avocados (x1 bag, 6 ct.): $2.99
Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil or cooking oil (for searing and sauteing)
- Salt and black pepper
- Garlic powder
- Paprika
- Italian seasoning (for the turkey bolognese)
- Dried oregano
- Mayonnaise or condiment of choice for salmon burgers
🏷️ All sale items this week
SALE ITEMS FOUND
Meats on sale:
- Fresh from Meijer Family Pack Chicken Wings: $2.79/lb
- Fresh from Meijer Family Pack Boneless Chicken Tenderloins: $3.99/lb
- Pork Loin Assorted Chops: $1.49/lb
- Fresh from Meijer Pork Loin Center Cut Chops: $2.49/lb
- Fresh from Meijer Pork Spareribs: $2.79/lb
- Certified Angus Beef Boneless Ribeye Steak: $14.99/lb
- Black Pearl Atlantic Salmon Burgers: $4.99 each
- Dietz & Watson Ham, Chicken, Turkey or Italian Meat: $9.99/lb
- Dietz & Watson Cheese: $6.99/lb
- Hillshire Farm Ultra Thin Lunch Meat: $5.99 each
- Eckrich 2 Pc. Sausage Ropes, Smok-Y Links or Li'l Smokies: $2.29 each, Buy 5 for $1.29 each
- Bob Evans Breakfast Sausage Roll, Links or Patties: $3.19 each, Buy 5 for $2.19 each
- Oscar Mayer Bacon: $5.49 each, Buy 5 for $4.49 each
- Oscar Mayer Deli Fresh Lunch Meat: $2.99 each, Buy 5 for $1.99 each
- Wright Smoked Sausage Links or Ropes: $5.49 each
- Certified Angus Beef Brisket Whole: $5.49/lb
- Fresh from Meijer Pork Belly Half: $3.99/lb
- Meijer ¼ Pound Beef Burgers: $10.99 each
- Holten's Party Pack Burgers: $24.99 each
- Frederik's by Meijer Boneless Quarter Ham: $9.99 each
- Frederik's by Meijer Certified Angus Beef Burgers: $12.99 each
Produce on sale:
- California Green or Black Seedless Grapes: $1.99/lb
- California Yellow Peaches: $1.99/lb
- Mandarin or Cara Cara Oranges: $3.99 for 3 lb. bag
- Locally Grown Large Seedless Watermelon: $4.99 each
- Bulk Vidalia or Sweet Onions: $1.29/lb
- Locally Grown Bulk Rave Apples: $0.99/lb
- Minis Avocados: $2.99 for 6 ct. bag
- Large Sweet Golden Pineapple: $1.99 each
- Round White Potatoes: $3.99 for 5 lb. bag
- The Little Potato Company Creamer Potatoes: $3.49 each, Buy 5 for $2.49 each
- True Goodness Organic Whole or Sliced White Mushrooms: $3.19 each, Buy 5 for $2.19 each
- Cherubs Tomatoes: $3.69 each, Buy 5 for $2.69 each
- Baby-Cut Carrots: $1.29 for 1 lb. bag
Dairy and eggs on sale:
- Kraft Shredded or Chunk Cheese: $3.99 each, Buy 5 for $2.99 each
- Hudsonville Ice Cream: $3.99 each, Buy 5 for $2.99 each
- Dean's Dip: $1.49 each, Buy 5 for $0.99 each
- Daisy Sour Cream: $2.69 each, Buy 5 for $1.69 each
- Dannon Light & Fit or Oikos Greek Yogurt: $2.99 each, Buy 5 for $1.99 each
- Sargento Natural Cheese Slices: $2.49 each, Buy 5 for $1.49 each
- Sargento String Cheese or Cheese Sticks: $2.99 each, Buy 5 for $1.99 each
- Stok Cold Brew Coffee: $4.99 each, Buy 5 for $3.99 each
- Bomb Pop or Gummi Pops: $2.49 each, Buy 5 for $1.49 each
- Breyers Ice Cream or Klondike Ice Cream Bars: $2.99 each, Buy 5 for $1.99 each
- Halo Top Ice Cream: $2.99 each, Buy 5 for $1.99 each
- Land O'Lakes Butter Sticks or Spread: $2.99 each
- Jonny Pops Frozen Fruit & Cream Bars: $4.99 each
Bakery and bread on sale:
- Aunt Millie's Stadium Buns: $1.99 each
- St. Pierre Brioche Bread Hamburger or Hot Dog Buns: $2.49 each, Buy 5 for $1.49 each
- Pretzel Crisps: $2.49 each, Buy 5 for $1.49 each
- Ball Park Buns: $1.99 each, Buy 5 for $0.99 each
- Pepperidge Farm Classic or Farmhouse Buns: $2.69 each, Buy 5 for $1.69 each
- Dave's Killer Bread Organic Bread: $5.49 each, Buy 5 for $4.49 each
- Pop Secret Microwave Popcorn or Snack Pack: $2.79 each, Buy 5 for $1.79 each
- Hostess Multipack: $2.49 each, Buy 5 for $1.49 each
- Entenmann's Little Bites: $3.69 each, Buy 5 for $2.69 each
- Fresh from Meijer 3 Lb. Prepacked Salad: $6.99 each
- Fresh from Meijer Bagels: $9.99 each
- 8" German Chocolate Cake: $9.99 each
- Meijer White or Wheat Split Top Bread: $1.89 each
Pantry on sale:
- Heinz Ketchup Easy Squeeze or Simply Ketchup: $2.99 each, Buy 5 for $1.99 each
- Simply or Minute Maid Drinks or Gold Peak Tea: $1.99 each
- Coca-Cola, Pepsi, 7UP or Dr Pepper Products: 6 pk./16.9 oz. bottles, $3.99 each, Buy 5 for $2.99 each
- Frederik's by Meijer Coffee or Pods: $7.99 each
- Starbucks Refreshers or Cold Brew Concentrate: $8.99 each
- Ben's Original Ready Rice: $1.99 each
- Wonderful No Shell Pistachios: $3.49 each
- Orville Redenbacher's Microwave Popcorn: $3.49 each
- Kraft Salad Dressing: $1.99 each, Buy 5 for $0.99 each
- Kraft Miracle Whip or Squeeze: $4.49 each, Buy 5 for $3.49 each
- Kraft Mac & Cheese: $8.99 each, Buy 5 for $7.99 each
- Folgers Ground Coffee: $10.99 each, Buy 5 for $9.99 each
- Sweet Baby Ray's BBQ or Dipping Sauce: $1.19 each, Buy 5 for $0.99 each
- Prego Pasta Sauce or Minute Rice: $2.99 each, Buy 5 for $1.99 each
- Swanson Broth: $1.29 each, Buy 5 for $0.99 each
- Pace Salsa or Picante Sauce or Queso Dip: $2.79 each, Buy 5 for $1.79 each
- Mission Burrito or Taco Tortillas: $3.79 each, Buy 5 for $2.79 each
- Kellogg's Frosted Mini Wheats or Nutri Grain Bars: $1.99 each, Buy 5 for $0.99 each
- Quaker Chewy or Chewy Dipps Granola Bars: $3.89 each, Buy 5 for $2.89 each
- Nature Valley Bars or Betty Crocker Fruit Gushers or Fruit Snacks: $4.49 each, Buy 5 for $3.49 each
- Clif Bar Energy Bars: $4.49 each, Buy 5 for $3.49 each
- Joy Waffle Cones or Bowls: $3.19 each, Buy 5 for $2.19 each
- General Mills Honey Nut Cheerios or Post Fruity Pebbles or Honey Bunches of Oats: $3.49 each
- Hormel Mary Kitchen Hash: $2.79 each, Buy 5 for $1.79 each
- Swanson Chunk White Chicken Breast: $2.99 each, Buy 5 for $1.99 each
- GoGo squeeZ Pouches or Yogurtz: $11.49 each, Buy 5 for $10.49 each
- Jack Link's Jerky: $4.49 each, Buy 5 for $3.49 each
- Tillamook Jerky: $11.89 each, Buy 5 for $10.89 each
- Old Wisconsin Meat Sticks: $11.99 each, Buy 5 for $10.99 each
- Pepperidge Farm Goldfish Crackers or Crisps: $1.79 each, Buy 5 for $0.99 each
- LAY'S Potato Chips, Poppables or Tostitos Cantina Tortilla Chips: $1.99 each, Buy 5 for $0.99 each
- On The Border Tortilla Chips: $2.29 each, Buy 5 for $1.29 each
- Snyder's Pretzels or Pieces: $1.99 each, Buy 5 for $0.99 each
- Cape Cod or Kettle Brand Potato Chips: $1.99 each, Buy 5 for $0.99 each
- Town House Crackers or Cheez-It Crackers: $2.79 each, Buy 5 for $1.79 each
- Chex Mix, Bugles or Gardetto's: $2.89 each, Buy 5 for $1.89 each
- Quest Protein Chips: $5.59 each, Buy 5 for $4.59 each
- Frito-Lay Multipack: $8.99 each, Buy 5 for $7.99 each
- Ritz Crackers: $4.29 each, Buy 5 for $3.29 each
- Oreo Cookies or Chips Ahoy Cookies: $4.29 each, Buy 5 for $3.29 each
- Pepperidge Farm Cookies: $3.89 each, Buy 5 for $2.89 each
- Lance Crackers or Archway Cookies: $2.79 each, Buy 5 for $1.79 each
- Hershey's Share Size Bagged Candy: $4.49 each, Buy 5 for $3.49 each
- M&M's or Mars Party Size Bagged Candy: $13.99 each, Buy 5 for $12.99 each
- Coca-Cola, Pepsi, 7UP or Dr Pepper Products: $3.99 each, Buy 5 for $2.99 each
- V8 Fusion Plus Energy, Vegetable Juice or 100% Vegetable Juice: $3.99 each, Buy 5 for $2.99 each
- Sparkling Ice Flavored Sparkling Water or Hint: $11.99 each, Buy 5 for $10.99 each
- Starbucks Frappuccino, Nitro, Protein Coffee or Double Shot Coffee or Pink Drink or Paradise Drink: $2.19 each, Buy 5 for $1.19 each
- Powerade Power water: $3.99 each, Buy 5 for $2.99 each
- Propel Fitness Water: $4.49 each, Buy 5 for $3.49 each
- BODYARMOR Sports Drinks or Bubblr Sparkling Water: $5.49 each, Buy 5 for $4.49 each
- Pure Leaf Brewed Tea or Gold Peak Tea: $5.99 each, Buy 5 for $4.99 each
- Meijer Electrolyte or Alkaline Water or Core Hydration: $5.99 each, Buy 5 for $4.99 each
- Gatorade Sports Drinks: $6.99 each, Buy 5 for $5.99 each
- smartwater: $8.99 each, Buy 5 for $7.99 each
- Alani Nu Energy Drinks Variety Pack: $19.89 each, Buy 5 for $18.89 each
- Chi-Chi's Salsa: $0.99 each, Buy 5 for $0.99 each
- Wholly Guacamole: $2.29 each, Buy 5 for $1.29 each
- Planters Peanuts: $1.99 each, Buy 5 for $0.99 each
- Spam Lunch Meat: $3.19 each, Buy 5 for $2.19 each
- Skippy Peanut Butter: $4.99 each, Buy 5 for $3.99 each
- Hormel Black Label, Natural Choice or Oven Ready Bacon: $4.99 each, Buy 5 for $3.99 each
- Hormel Fully Cooked Bacon or Pepperoni: $2.89 each, Buy 5 for $1.89 each
- Jennie-O 93% Lean Ground Turkey: $3.99 each, Buy 5 for $2.99 each
- Hormel Gatherings Snack Tray: $6.99 each, Buy 5 for $5.99 each
- Hellmann's Mayonnaise or Squeeze Bottle: $4.49 each
- Creamette Pasta: $1.29 each
- Malt-O-Meal Bagged Cereal: $4.99 each
- Lifesavers Sharing Size Wint-O-Green or Pep-O-Mint Breath Mints Bagged Candy: $4.79 each
- Welch's Fruit Snacks: $6.99 each
- Dove Large Bag Chocolate: $8.99 each
- Skittles or M&M's Pop'd Freeze Dried Candy: $5.99 each
- Capri Sun or Country Time: $3.69 each
- Tate's Cookies or Nabisco Multipack: $4.99 each
- Monster Energy Drinks, Bang or Reign Energy Drinks, or Java Monster Energy Drinks: $7.99 each
- Meijer Peanut Butter or Grape Jelly: $1.89 each
- Meijer Strawberry Preserves or Seedless Jam: $1.89 each
- Meijer Applesauce: $1.89 each
- Meijer Chewy Dipped or Chewy Granola Bars or Crispy Rice Treats: $1.99 each
- Meijer Trail Mix: $5.99 each
- Meijer Potato Chips Variety Pack: $7.99 each
Frozen on sale:
- Checkers/Rally's Famous Fries, Arby's Curly Fries or Nathan's Onion Rings: $3.29 each, Buy 5 for $2.29 each
- Totino's Frozen Pizza Rolls: $3.99 each, Buy 5 for $2.99 each
- Smucker's Uncrustables Sandwiches: $8.49 each, Buy 5 for $7.49 each
- Jimmy Dean Frozen Breakfast Sandwiches, Skillets or Burritos: $4.99 each, Buy 5 for $3.99 each
- DiGiorno Stuffed Crust Pizza: $7.99 each, Buy 5 for $6.99 each
- Just Bare Frozen Prepared Chicken: $8.99 each, Buy 5 for $7.99 each
- El Monterey Taquitos: $6.99 each, Buy 5 for $5.99 each
- Bibigo Potstickers, Dumplings, Wontons or Fried Rice: $5.49 each, Buy 5 for $4.49 each
- Pillsbury Frozen Toaster Strudel or Scrambles: $1.99 each, Buy 5 for $0.99 each
- Meijer Frozen Appetizers: $6.99 each
🛒 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.
$79.59
for 4 people · $19.90 per person
📍 Disclaimer: Prices and availability are based on the Meijer weekly sales flyer for the week of August 26, 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.