Meijer Dairy-Free Meal Plan

SALE ITEMS FOUND

Meats on sale:
- Fresh from Meijer Pork Loin Assorted Chops: $1.99 lb
- Fresh from Meijer Pork Loin Center Cut Chops: $2.99 lb
- Certified Angus Beef Ground Chuck: $5.99 lb
- Whole Pork Shoulder Butt Roast: $1.79 lb
- Fresh from Meijer Family Pack Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs: $3.19 lb
- Sea Cuisine Seasoned Salmon Fillets: $8.99
- Fresh from Meijer Boneless Pork Tenderloins or Boneless Half Cut Pork Loins: $2.99 lb
- Meijer Bacon: $3.99 final price
- Fresh from Meijer Pork Spareribs: $2.79 lb
- Johnsonville Fresh Brats: $4.79
- Ball Park Meat Franks: 2/$5
- Bob Evans Breakfast Sausage Roll, Links or Patties: $3.49

Vegetables on sale:
- Locally Grown Asparagus: $2.49 lb
- Tray Pack Corn: $3.79 4 ct
- Multicolor Peppers or Seedless Mini English Cucumbers: BOGO $1
- The Little Potato Company Creamer Potatoes: BOGO FREE
- Greenhouse Grown Tomatoes on the Vine: $2.29 lb
- Wild Wonders or Angel Sweet Tomatoes: $4.99 1.5 lb container
- Minis Avocados: $2.99 6 ct
- Blackberries: 4/$5
- Blueberries: $3.99 pint
- Large Whole Seedless Watermelon: $5.99 ea
- Mini Seedless Watermelon: $3.99 ea
- Organic Green or Red Seedless Grapes: $3.29 lb
- Navel Oranges: $7.99 8 lb bag

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Grilled Pork Loin Chops with Roasted Creamer Potatoes and Asparagus
Description: Two bone-in pork loin assorted chops are seasoned with olive oil, garlic, salt, pepper, and McCormick Grill Mates seasoning, then grilled or pan-seared to a perfect golden crust. Alongside, a generous handful of creamer potatoes and a small bunch of asparagus spears are tossed in olive oil and roasted in the oven until tender and lightly caramelized.
Sale items used: Fresh from Meijer Pork Loin Assorted Chops ($1.99 lb), The Little Potato Company Creamer Potatoes (BOGO FREE), Locally Grown Asparagus ($2.49 lb), McCormick Grill Mates Seasonings (2/$4)
Prep time: 35 minutes
Serving note: 2 pork chops (approx. 0.5 lb), 6-8 creamer potatoes, 6-8 asparagus spears - all scaled for 1 person
Recipes:
- Perfect Grilled Pork Loin Chops in 30 Minutes
- Easy Grilled Pork Loin Chops Recipe
- Sheet Pan Pork Tenderloin Dinner Recipe

Tuesday
Meal: Taco Night with Seasoned Ground Chuck, Corn Salsa and Avocado
Description: A quarter pound of Certified Angus Beef Ground Chuck is browned and seasoned with Old El Paso taco seasoning, then loaded into two or three Old El Paso taco shells with a bright corn salsa made from fresh corn cut off the cob, diced tomato, and Chi-Chi's salsa. Sliced fresh avocado from the Minis pack is layered on top for a creamy, dairy-free finish.
Sale items used: Certified Angus Beef Ground Chuck ($5.99 lb), Old El Paso Shells, Kits, Seasonings, Sauces or Beans or Rice (buy 2 get 1 FREE), Tray Pack Corn ($3.79 4 ct), Greenhouse Grown Tomatoes on the Vine ($2.29 lb), Minis Avocados ($2.99 6 ct), Chi-Chi's Salsas (buy 2 get 1 FREE)
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: 0.25 lb ground chuck, 2-3 taco shells, 1 ear of corn, 1 small tomato, 1 avocado - scaled for 1 person
Recipes:
- Ground Beef Tacos with Tomato-Avocado Salsa
- Ground Beef Taco Salad
- Avocado Corn Salsa Recipe

Wednesday
Meal: Slow-Cooked Pulled Pork Shoulder over Barilla Pasta with Tomato Salsa
Description: A small portion of boneless pork shoulder butt roast is slow-cooked in a slow cooker or oven with Chi-Chi's salsa and garlic until it falls apart and becomes tender pulled pork. The shredded pork is served over a single portion of Barilla pasta with extra salsa spooned over the top for a bold, dairy-free twist on a pasta bowl.
Sale items used: Fresh from Meijer Whole Pork Shoulder Butt Roast ($1.79 lb), Barilla Pasta (3/$4), Chi-Chi's Salsas (buy 2 get 1 FREE), Greenhouse Grown Tomatoes on the Vine ($2.29 lb)
Prep time: 20 minutes active, 4-6 hours slow cook
Serving note: 0.5-0.75 lb pork shoulder (will yield leftovers), 2 oz dry pasta, topped with salsa - scaled for 1 person. Note: Purchase the smallest available pork shoulder or ask the butcher to cut a smaller portion. Leftover pulled pork can be refrigerated for up to 4 days.
Recipes:
- Italian Pulled Pork Ragu (Instant Pot, Slow Cooker, Stove)
- Pork Ragu in the Slow Cooker
- Slow-Cooked Pork Shoulder Ragu

Thursday
Meal: Sheet Pan Chicken Thighs with Multicolor Peppers, Corn and Tomatoes
Description: Two boneless skinless chicken thighs are rubbed with olive oil, McCormick Grill Mates seasoning, garlic, and a pinch of cumin, then placed on a sheet pan with sliced multicolor peppers, corn cut from the cob, and halved vine tomatoes. Everything roasts together at 425 degrees for about 30 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and the vegetables are slightly charred.
Sale items used: Fresh from Meijer Family Pack Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs ($3.19 lb), Multicolor Peppers (BOGO $1), Tray Pack Corn ($3.79 4 ct), Greenhouse Grown Tomatoes on the Vine ($2.29 lb), McCormick Grill Mates Seasonings (2/$4)
Prep time: 40 minutes
Serving note: 2 chicken thighs (approx. 0.4-0.5 lb), 1/2 pepper sliced, 1 ear of corn, 1 small tomato - scaled for 1 person. Note: Family pack will yield multiple servings - freeze remaining thighs individually for future meals.
Recipes:
- Sheet-Pan Chicken Thighs with Sweet Peppers
- Sheet Pan Chicken Drumsticks with Zucchini, Corn, Bell Peppers and Feta
- Sheet Pan Chicken Thighs with Peppers and Onions

Friday
Meal: Seasoned Salmon Fillets with Roasted Asparagus and Creamer Potatoes
Description: A Sea Cuisine seasoned salmon fillet is oven-baked or pan-seared according to package directions, delivering bold pre-seasoned flavor with zero extra effort. Roasted asparagus spears and creamer potatoes tossed in olive oil, salt, and garlic round out a satisfying, completely dairy-free Friday dinner.
Sale items used: Sea Cuisine Seasoned Salmon Fillets ($8.99), Locally Grown Asparagus ($2.49 lb), The Little Potato Company Creamer Potatoes (BOGO FREE - already purchased Monday)
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: 1 salmon fillet from the package, 6-8 asparagus spears, 6-8 creamer potatoes - scaled for 1 person. Note: Sea Cuisine packages typically contain 2 fillets. Refrigerate or freeze the second fillet for another meal.
Recipes:
- Salmon, Potato, + Asparagus Sheet Pan Meal
- Garlic Herb Salmon With Asparagus and Potatoes
- Sheet Pan Salmon and Asparagus with Potatoes

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Fresh from Meijer Pork Loin Assorted Chops (approx. 0.5 lb): $1.00
- The Little Potato Company Creamer Potatoes (BOGO FREE - buy one get one, use across Monday and Friday): $3.49 estimated for one bag
- Locally Grown Asparagus (approx. 0.5 lb, used Monday and Friday): $1.25
- McCormick Grill Mates Seasonings (2 for $4, used Monday and Thursday): $4.00
- Certified Angus Beef Ground Chuck (approx. 0.25 lb): $1.50
- Old El Paso Taco Shells or Kit (buy 2 get 1 FREE - purchase 2 to trigger deal, use one now): $3.49 estimated per box x2 = $6.98 (third item free)
- Tray Pack Corn (4 ct, used Tuesday, Thursday, leftover for snacking): $3.79
- Greenhouse Grown Tomatoes on the Vine (approx. 0.5 lb, used across Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday): $1.15
- Minis Avocados (6 ct pack, use one Tuesday, enjoy rest through the week): $2.99
- Chi-Chi's Salsas (buy 2 get 1 FREE - purchase 2 jars, third free, used Tuesday and Wednesday): $3.49 estimated per jar x2 = $6.98 (third jar free)
- Fresh from Meijer Whole Pork Shoulder Butt Roast (approx. 0.75 lb): $1.34
- Barilla Pasta (3 for $4, purchase one box, cost allocated): $1.33
- Fresh from Meijer Family Pack Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs (approx. 1 lb, freeze extras): $3.19
- Multicolor Peppers (BOGO $1 - buy 2 for $1): $1.00
- Sea Cuisine Seasoned Salmon Fillets: $8.99

Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil
- Garlic (fresh or jarred minced)
- Salt and black pepper
- Cumin (ground)
- Onion powder
- Paprika

ESTIMATED TOTAL

Review of "Buy on sale" items:
- Pork Loin Chops: $1.00
- Creamer Potatoes (BOGO FREE): $3.49
- Asparagus: $1.25
- McCormick Grill Mates (2/$4): $4.00
- Ground Chuck: $1.50
- Old El Paso (2 boxes, 3rd free deal): $6.98
- Tray Pack Corn: $3.79
- Tomatoes on the Vine: $1.15
- Minis Avocados: $2.99
- Chi-Chi's Salsas (2 jars, 3rd free deal): $6.98
- Pork Shoulder: $1.34
- Barilla Pasta: $1.33
- Chicken Thighs: $3.19
- Multicolor Peppers (BOGO $1): $1.00
- Sea Cuisine Salmon: $8.99

Total: $48.98 for 1 person | $48.98 per person

DISCLAIMER

Prices and availability are based on the national sales flyer and may vary by location. Check your local Meijer store for actual pricing.