Meijer Standard Meal Plan

BUDGET RATIONALE

Why these meals: This week's plan takes advantage of great sale pricing on meat, building each dinner around a different protein so your meals stay varied and exciting. You'll start Monday with crispy chicken drumsticks and roasted tomatoes, move into pork twice with Tuesday's seared chops and honeycrisp apples and Thursday's slow-roasted spareribs with grape salad, then round things out with Wednesday's backyard-style beef burgers and Friday's special seared New York strip steak. Fresh tomatoes and fruit appear throughout to keep things light and balanced alongside the heartier proteins. It's a satisfying lineup that moves from quick weeknight meals to a more relaxed, oven-heavy Thursday and a steakhouse-worthy finish to close out the week.

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Oven-Baked Chicken Drumsticks with Roasted Tomatoes
Description: Crispy baked chicken drumsticks seasoned simply and roasted alongside halved tomatoes until juicy. A light, everyday weeknight dinner with minimal cleanup.
Sale items used: Fresh from Meijer Family Pack Chicken Drumsticks, True Goodness Organic Tomatoes
Prep time: 45 minutes
Serving note: 2 lbs chicken drumsticks and 1 container True Goodness Organic Tomatoes, halved, roasted alongside on the same sheet pan.
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: Bone-in pork loin chops seared to a golden crust, finished with sauteed honeycrisp apple slices for a sweet-savory pairing. Quick stovetop cooking keeps this one under 30 minutes.
Sale items used: Fresh from Meijer Pork Loin Assorted Chops Bone in, Bulk Honeycrisp Apples
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: 2 lbs bone-in pork chops (about 4 chops) and 1 lb honeycrisp apples, sliced and sauteed in butter.
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: Juicy ground beef patties grilled and served on soft bakery buns with fresh tomato slices. A classic backyard-style dinner ready in well under an hour.
Sale items used: Fresh from Meijer 80% Lean Ground Beef, Aunt Millie's Bakehouse Buns, Angel Sweet or Wild Wonders Tomatoes
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: 2 lbs ground beef formed into 4 patties, 1 package Aunt Millie's Bakehouse Buns, and 1 package Angel Sweet Tomatoes sliced for topping.
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: Pork spareribs roasted low and slow until tender, paired with a simple chilled grape salad for a cool, sweet contrast. The ribs need extra oven time, so plan ahead.
Sale items used: Fresh from Meijer Pork Spareribs, California Green or Black Seedless Grapes
Prep time: 90 minutes (mostly hands-off oven time; season ribs up to a day ahead for best flavor)
Serving note: 2 lbs pork spareribs oven-baked, plus 1 lb seedless grapes halved for a fresh side salad.

Friday
Meal: Pan-Seared New York Strip Steak with Tomato Salad
Description: Seared boneless New York strip steak sliced thin over a simple fresh tomato salad, making this the week's special-occasion dinner. A hot cast-iron sear keeps it fast and flavorful.
Sale items used: Certified Angus Beef New York Strip Steak Boneless, Angel Sweet or Wild Wonders Tomatoes
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: 1.25 lbs New York Strip Steak seared and sliced for 4, served alongside 1 package Angel Sweet Tomatoes.
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

Buy on sale:
- Fresh from Meijer Family Pack Chicken Drumsticks (2 lbs): $2.58
- Fresh from Meijer Pork Loin Assorted Chops Bone in (2 lbs): $3.58
- Fresh from Meijer 80% Lean Ground Beef (2 lbs): $9.98
- Fresh from Meijer Pork Spareribs (2 lbs): $4.98
- Certified Angus Beef New York Strip Steak Boneless (1.25 lbs): $18.74
- True Goodness Organic Tomatoes (1 container): $1.49
- Bulk Honeycrisp Apples (2 lbs): $3.58
- Aunt Millie's Bakehouse Buns (1 package): $2.99
- California Green or Black Seedless Grapes (1 lb): $2.29
- Angel Sweet or Wild Wonders Tomatoes (2 packages): $9.98

Pantry staples needed:
- Salt, pepper, and general seasoning blend
- Butter or cooking oil
- Garlic and onion (optional, for seasoning ribs and chops)