Meijer Standard Meal Plan
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5-DAY MEAL PLAN
Monday
Meal: Oven-Baked Chicken Drumsticks with Roasted Tomatoes
Description: Two seasoned chicken drumsticks are roasted until crisp-skinned and juicy, served alongside a handful of blistered Angel Sweet tomatoes. A simple olive oil and herb toss brings out the natural sweetness of the roasted tomatoes.
Sale items used: Fresh from Meijer Family Pack Chicken Drumsticks, Angel Sweet or Wild Wonders Tomatoes
Prep time: 40 minutes
Serving note: about 0.75 lb drumsticks (2 pieces) and 1/3 of the tomato pack (about 5-6 oz); remaining tomatoes reserved for Friday's salad
Recipes:
- Roasted Drumsticks with Tomatoes
- Chicken Drumsticks With Tomatoes and Peppers
- Chicken With Tomatoes: The Perfect One-Pan Dinner
Tuesday
Meal: Pan-Seared Pork Chops with Sauteed Apples
Description: A bone-in center cut pork chop is pan-seared to a golden crust, then topped with cinnamon-kissed sauteed Honeycrisp apple slices. The sweet-savory pairing makes a simple, satisfying dinner.
Sale items used: Fresh from Meijer Pork Loin Center Cut Chops Bone in, Bulk Honeycrisp Apples
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: about 0.4 lb pork chop (1 chop) and 0.5 lb apple (1 medium apple, sliced)
Recipes:
- Pan Seared Pork Chops with Apples (Fall-Inspired Dinner)
- Pork Chops with Apples and Onions
- Pan-Seared Pork Chops and Fried Cinnamon Apples
Wednesday
Meal: Grilled Beef Burgers on Bakehouse Buns
Description: A juicy ground beef patty is grilled to preference and stacked on a toasted bakehouse bun with your favorite toppings. Simple, classic, and quick to prepare for one.
Sale items used: Fresh from Meijer 80% Lean Ground Beef, Aunt Millie's Bakehouse Buns
Prep time: 15 minutes
Serving note: about 0.33 lb ground beef (1 patty) and 1 bun from the pack; remaining buns can be frozen for later use
Recipes:
- Grilled Beef Burgers Recipe
- Easy Grilled Beef Burgers
- Best Steakhouse Burger Recipe: Juicy & Flavorful
Thursday
Meal: Oven-Baked Pork Spareribs with Grape Salad
Description: A modest portion of pork spareribs is slow-roasted until tender and lightly glazed, paired with a refreshing chilled grape salad. The sweetness of the grapes balances the rich, savory ribs.
Sale items used: Fresh from Meijer Pork Spareribs, California Green or Black Seedless Grapes
Prep time: 75 minutes (ribs can be seasoned the night before and refrigerated to shorten active cooking time)
Serving note: about 0.5 lb spareribs (a small practical portion cut from the rack) and 0.4 lb grapes for the salad
Friday
Meal: Pan-Seared New York Strip Steak with Tomato Salad
Description: A well-marbled New York strip steak is seared to a perfect crust and rested before slicing, served with the remaining roasted tomato mix tossed into a fresh salad. A simple, indulgent way to end the week.
Sale items used: Certified Angus Beef New York Strip Steak Boneless, Angel Sweet or Wild Wonders Tomatoes
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: about 0.5 lb steak (1 portion) and the remaining tomatoes reserved from Monday's purchase (about 5-6 oz)
Recipes:
- Pan Seared New York Strip Steak - The Perfect, Easy Steak Recipe
- Perfectly Pan Seared New York Strip Steak: Easy 15-Minute Recipe
- Pan-Seared NY Strip Steak with Salsa Verde
🛒 Shopping List
SHOPPING LIST
Buy on sale:
- Fresh from Meijer Family Pack Chicken Drumsticks (0.75 lb): $0.97
- Angel Sweet or Wild Wonders Tomatoes (1 package, used across two meals): $4.99
- Fresh from Meijer Pork Loin Center Cut Chops Bone in (0.4 lb): $1.12
- Bulk Honeycrisp Apples (0.5 lb): $0.90
- Fresh from Meijer 80% Lean Ground Beef (0.33 lb): $1.65
- Aunt Millie's Bakehouse Buns (1 pack): $2.99
- Fresh from Meijer Pork Spareribs (0.5 lb): $1.25
- California Green or Black Seedless Grapes (0.4 lb): $0.92
- Certified Angus Beef New York Strip Steak Boneless (0.5 lb): $7.50
Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil
- Salt and pepper
- Cinnamon
- Garlic (optional, for seasoning)
- Butter or cooking oil for searing
🏷️ All sale items this week
SALE ITEMS FOUND
Meats on sale:
- Fresh from Meijer 80% Lean Ground Beef: $4.99/lb
- Fresh from Meijer Pork Loin Assorted Chops Bone in: $1.79/lb
- Fresh from Meijer Pork Loin Center Cut Chops Bone in: $2.79/lb
- Fresh from Meijer Family Pack Boneless Chicken Tenderloins: $3.69/lb
- Fresh from Meijer Family Pack Chicken Drumsticks: $1.29/lb
- Cooked Perfect Meatballs: $6.49 each (final price, was $7.49)
- Fresh from Meijer Atlantic Salmon Portions: $8.99
- Dietz & Watson Ham, Chicken, Turkey or Italian Meat: $10.49/lb
- Dietz & Watson Cheese: $7.49/lb
- Fresh from Meijer Pork Loin: $1.79/lb
- Certified Angus Beef New York Strip Steak Boneless: $14.99/lb
- Philly Seasoned Shaved Beef Steak or Certified Angus Beef Shaved Beef Steak: $8.99
- Fresh from Meijer Pork Loin Back Ribs: $3.49/lb
- Fresh from Meijer Pork Spareribs: $2.49/lb
- Oscar Mayer Deli Fresh Lunch Meat: $8.99
- Main St. Bistro Roasted or Baked Sides: $4.49
Deli and prepared on sale:
- Main St. Bistro Roasted or Baked Sides: $4.49
- Garden Fresh Tortilla Chips, Salsa or Hummus: $3.49
- Fresh from Meijer Ultimate or Sugar Cookies: $3.98
Produce on sale:
- Bulk Honeycrisp Apples: $1.79/lb
- California Green or Black Seedless Grapes: $2.29/lb
- Mini Seedless Watermelon: $3.99 each
- Angel Sweet or Wild Wonders Tomatoes: $4.99
- Fresh from Meijer Apple Cider: $5.99
- Mini Pumpkins or Gourds: $5.99
- Wonderful Halo Mandarins: $7.49
Dairy and eggs on sale:
- Healthy Choice or Marie Callender Frozen Meal: $1.99
- Hudsonville Ice Cream: $3.99
- Challenge Butter Sticks or Cubes: $3.99
- Halo Top Ice Cream: $3.99
- Vital Farms Large Pasture Raised Eggs: $5.99
- Buitoni Filled Refrigerated Pasta: $3.99
- True Goodness Real Dairy Creamers: $3.49
Bakery and bread on sale:
- Garden Fresh Tortilla Chips, Salsa or Hummus: $3.49
- Fresh from Meijer Ultimate or Sugar Cookies: $3.98
- True Goodness Organic Hummus: $2.99
- Fresh from Meijer 10" Fruit Pie: $8.99
- Sara Lee Half Loaf Bread: $1.99
- Pepperidge Farm Classic or Farmhouse Buns: $3.59
- Aunt Millie's Bakehouse Buns: $2.99
- Chips Ahoy! or Oreo Party Size Cookies: $5.99
- Frederik's by Meijer Kettle Chips: $2.99
Pantry on sale:
- General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch, Honey Nut Cheerios or Kellogg's Frosted Flakes: $3.99
- Meijer Spring or Purified Water or Meijer Purified Drinking Water: $3.49
- Stok Cold Brew Coffee: $5.49
- International Delight Creamer: $5.99
- Dunkin' or Cafe Bustelo Coffee Bags, K-Cups or Dunkin' Cold Brew: $7.99
- Folgers Ground Coffee: $10.99
- GoGo squeeZ Pouches or Yogurtz: $7.49
- Jif Peanut Butter or Natural Peanut Butter: $3.99
- Helper or Tuna Helper: $1.49
- Carbone Pasta Sauce: $6.49
- Old El Paso Dinner Kit, Low Carb or Flavored Shells, Soft Tortillas or Bowls, Taco Seasoning or Enchilada Sauce: $2.49 (final price, was $2.99)
- Post Cereal: $2.99
- McCafe, Tim Hortons, Donut Shop, Green Mountain or Folgers K-Cups: $27.99
- Brach's Candy Corn: $4.99
- Meijer Cashews Stand Up Bag: $4.99
- Liquid Death Mountain Water: $11.99
- Mars Harvest Candy: $5.79
- Halloween Snack Size Chocolate Bag: $5.79
- True Goodness Tuna Bowl: $2.49
- True Goodness Organic Tomatoes: $1.49
- True Goodness Organic Mustard: $2.29
- True Goodness Organic Cereal: $2.99
- True Goodness Organic Granola: $3.99
- True Goodness Omelet Bites: $4.99
- Cheez-It Crackers, Snap'd or Crunch: $3.49
- Town House Crackers or Club Crackers: $3.49
- Kellogg's or Cheez-It Multipack: $3.49 or $4.99
Frozen on sale:
- Tyson Prepared Frozen Chicken: $6.99
🛒 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.
$22.29
for 1 person · $22.29 per person
📍 Disclaimer: Prices and availability are based on the Meijer weekly sales flyer for the week of September 23, 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.