Meijer Dairy-Free Meal Plan

SALE ITEMS FOUND

Meats on sale:
- Fresh from Meijer Family Pack Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs: $3.19/lb
- Fresh from Meijer Family Pack Boneless Chicken Tenderloins: $3.99/lb
- Meijer Ground Beef or Ground Beef and Pork Blend: BOGO 40% off, $1.99/lb
- Fresh from Meijer Whole Boneless Pork Loin: $3.99/lb
- Fresh from Meijer Pork Loin Chops Boneless: BOGO 40% off
- Johnsonville Fresh or Fully Cooked Breakfast Sausage: BOGO 40% off
- Fresh from Meijer Certified Angus Beef Flavored or Seasoned Ground Beef Patties: BOGO 50% off
- Bell's Beer or Fresh from Meijer Brats: BOGO 40% off
- Certified Angus Beef Top Sirloin Steak: $11.99/lb
- Certified Angus Beef 90% Lean Ground Sirloin: $8.29/lb
- Frederik's by Meijer Ham, Chicken or Turkey: $9.99/lb
- Fresh from Meijer Small Pack Ground Beef or Chicken: BOGO 50% off
- Certified Angus Beef Chuck Steak or Roast: $7.99/lb
- Fresh from Meijer Pork Spareribs: $2.99/lb
- Fresh from Meijer St. Louis Style Spareribs: $3.29/lb
- Fresh from Meijer Boneless Pork Tenderloins: $2.99/lb
- Fresh from Meijer Boneless Half Cut Pork Loins: $2.79/lb
- Meijer Meatballs: $5.99 for 20-32 oz.
- Hormel Black Label or Natural Choice Bacon: $4.99 for 12-16 oz.
- Latitude 45 Smoked Salmon: BOGO 40% off
- Jennie-O 93% Lean Ground Turkey: $4.99 for 16 oz.
- Jennie-O Ground Turkey Patties: $5.99 for 16 oz.

Vegetables on sale:
- Broccoli Crowns: $1.69 each
- Multicolor Peppers: $5.99 for 6 ct. pkg.
- The Little Potato Company Microwave or Oven/Grill Ready Potatoes: BOGO 50% off
- Vidalia Onions: $4.99 for 5 lb. bag
- True Goodness Organic Whole or Sliced White Mushrooms: BOGO 50% off
- Minis Avocados: $2.99 for 6 ct. bag
- Flavor Bombs or Sugar Bombs Tomatoes: BOGO $1 off, 12 oz.
- Southern Peaches: BOGO $1 off, 2 lb. pouch

BUDGET RATIONALE

Protein ranking (most economical to most expensive per serving for 4 people):
- Meijer Ground Beef or Ground Beef and Pork Blend: BOGO 40% off at $1.99/lb base price, effective ~$1.39/lb after deal - 2 lbs for 4 people = roughly $2.77 total
- Fresh from Meijer Boneless Half Cut Pork Loins: $2.79/lb - 2 lbs for 4 people = roughly $5.58 total
- Fresh from Meijer Pork Spareribs: $2.99/lb - 2 lbs for 4 people = roughly $5.98 total
- Fresh from Meijer Boneless Pork Tenderloins: $2.99/lb - 2 lbs for 4 people = roughly $5.98 total
- Fresh from Meijer Family Pack Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs: $3.19/lb - 2 lbs for 4 people = roughly $6.38 total
- Fresh from Meijer St. Louis Style Spareribs: $3.29/lb - 2 lbs for 4 people = roughly $6.58 total
- Fresh from Meijer Whole Boneless Pork Loin: $3.99/lb - 2 lbs for 4 people = roughly $7.98 total
- Fresh from Meijer Family Pack Boneless Chicken Tenderloins: $3.99/lb - 2 lbs for 4 people = roughly $7.98 total
- Jennie-O 93% Lean Ground Turkey: $4.99 for 16 oz. - need 2 packages for 4 people = $9.98 total
- Hormel Black Label or Natural Choice Bacon: $4.99 for 12-16 oz. - accent protein, 1 package = $4.99
- Meijer Meatballs: $5.99 for 20-32 oz. - 1 package for 4 people = $5.99 total
- Jennie-O Ground Turkey Patties: $5.99 for 16 oz. - need 2 packages = $11.98 total
- Certified Angus Beef Chuck Steak or Roast: $7.99/lb - 2 lbs for 4 people = roughly $15.98 total (premium)
- Certified Angus Beef 90% Lean Ground Sirloin: $8.29/lb - 2 lbs for 4 people = roughly $16.58 total (premium)
- Frederik's by Meijer Ham, Chicken or Turkey (deli): $9.99/lb - premium deli pricing
- Certified Angus Beef Top Sirloin Steak: $11.99/lb - 2 lbs for 4 people = roughly $23.98 total (premium)
- Latitude 45 Smoked Salmon: BOGO 40% off - smoked salmon is a premium specialty item regardless of discount (premium)
- Fresh from Meijer Pork Loin Chops Boneless: BOGO 40% off - moderate value, mid-range
- Bell's Beer or Fresh from Meijer Brats: BOGO 40% off - moderate value, mid-range
- Fresh from Meijer Certified Angus Beef Flavored or Seasoned Ground Beef Patties: BOGO 50% off - Certified Angus premium patties
- Fresh from Meijer Small Pack Ground Beef or Chicken: BOGO 50% off - good value, similar range to family pack

Why these meals: Four of this week's five dinners are anchored by genuinely inexpensive proteins: ground beef (running about $2.77 for the whole four-person batch after the BOGO deal), boneless pork tenderloin at $2.99/lb, chicken thighs at $3.19/lb, and ground turkey at $4.99 per pound package. Those four nights alone come in well under $10 each for the protein alone, which leaves real budget room for the one premium night. The Chuck Roast at $7.99/lb earns the single premium spot this week because it is the least expensive of the true premium cuts on this flyer and gives a slow-cooker, crowd-pleasing payoff that sirloin steak simply cannot match on a value-per-bite basis. The Top Sirloin at $11.99/lb and the smoked salmon were both skipped entirely because even on sale they would have pushed the week's per-person cost well above a reasonable range. The BOGO 50% off on Little Potatoes and the BOGO 50% off on mushrooms are standout produce deals this week and show up across multiple nights to stretch the grocery dollar further.

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Ground Beef and Vidalia Onion Stuffed Peppers with Tomatoes
Description: Colorful bell peppers are filled with seasoned ground beef, sweet Vidalia onion, diced tomatoes, and cooked rice, then roasted until tender and lightly caramelized. It is a hearty, satisfying weeknight dinner with bold savory flavor and no dairy needed.
Sale items used: Meijer Ground Beef or Ground Beef and Pork Blend (BOGO 40% off), Multicolor Peppers ($5.99 for 6 ct.), Vidalia Onions ($4.99 for 5 lb. bag), Flavor Bombs or Sugar Bombs Tomatoes (BOGO $1 off), Meijer Broth ($1.59 for 32 oz.), Meijer Ingredient Beans ($0.89 for 15-16 oz.)
Prep time: 55 minutes
Serving note: 4 large stuffed peppers (1 per person), made with 1.5 lbs ground beef, 4 peppers from the 6-count bag, 1 medium Vidalia onion, 1 pint cherry tomatoes, and 1 can beans mixed into the filling
Recipes:
- Dairy Free Stuffed Peppers
- Beef Stuffed Peppers Recipe (Dairy-Free & Gluten-Free)
- One Pot Deconstructed Stuffed Peppers (Dairy Free & Gluten Free)

Tuesday
Meal: Garlic-Herb Boneless Pork Tenderloin with Little Potatoes and Broccoli
Description: A lean boneless pork tenderloin is seasoned with garlic and McCormick Grill Mates, seared, and roasted alongside Little Potatoes and broccoli crowns until everything is golden and cooked through. The result is a well-rounded, naturally dairy-free plate with minimal cleanup.
Sale items used: Fresh from Meijer Boneless Pork Tenderloins ($2.99/lb), The Little Potato Company Microwave or Oven/Grill Ready Potatoes (BOGO 50% off), Broccoli Crowns ($1.69 each), Vidalia Onions ($4.99 for 5 lb. bag), McCormick Grill Mates Seasonings ($4 for 2)
Prep time: 45 minutes
Serving note: 2 lbs pork tenderloin sliced into 4 equal portions, 1 package Little Potatoes (roughly 1.5 lbs, getting the second package at half off for later in the week), 2 broccoli crowns split among 4 plates
Recipes:
- One-Pan Herb Roasted Pork Tenderloin, Potatoes, and Garlic Recipe

Wednesday
Meal: Slow-Cooker Beef Chuck Roast with Mushrooms and Onions
Description: A Certified Angus Beef chuck roast braises all day in beef broth with sliced mushrooms and Vidalia onions until fork-tender and deeply savory. Served over rice or alongside potatoes, this is the richest and most satisfying meal of the week.
Sale items used: Certified Angus Beef Chuck Steak or Roast ($7.99/lb), True Goodness Organic Whole or Sliced White Mushrooms (BOGO 50% off), Vidalia Onions ($4.99 for 5 lb. bag), Meijer Broth ($1.59 for 32 oz.), Meijer Asian Products (BOGO 50% off, for soy sauce or coconut aminos), The Little Potato Company Microwave or Oven/Grill Ready Potatoes (second package from BOGO deal)
Prep time: 20 minutes active, 7-8 hours slow cooker
Serving note: 2 lbs chuck roast for 4 people, 1 package sliced mushrooms (getting the second at half off), 1 large Vidalia onion, served over the remaining Little Potatoes from the BOGO pair
Recipes:
- Slow Cooker Steak and Mushrooms
- Slow Cooker Mushroom Pot Roast
- Slow Cooker Beef with Mushrooms

Thursday
Meal: Chicken Thigh and Pepper Stir-Fry with Rice and Broccoli
Description: Boneless skinless chicken thighs are sliced and stir-fried in a savory ginger-soy sauce with colorful bell peppers, broccoli, and mushrooms for a fast and filling weeknight dinner. Everything cooks quickly in one pan, making this the speediest meal of the week.
Sale items used: Fresh from Meijer Family Pack Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs ($3.19/lb), Multicolor Peppers (remaining from 6-count bag), Broccoli Crowns ($1.69 each), True Goodness Organic Whole or Sliced White Mushrooms (second package from BOGO deal), Meijer Asian Products (BOGO 50% off), Meijer Broth ($1.59 for 32 oz.)
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: 2 lbs chicken thighs sliced thin for 4 people, 2 peppers from the remaining bag, 2 broccoli crowns, 1 cup sliced mushrooms, served over 2 cups dry rice (cooked)
Recipes:
- Dairy-Free Chicken and Broccoli Stir Fry Recipe
- Chicken & Broccoli Stir-Fry

Friday
Meal: Taco-Seasoned Ground Turkey Skillet with Avocado and Tomatoes
Description: Jennie-O lean ground turkey is browned with taco seasoning and Vidalia onion, then piled into warm tortillas or crispy Old El Paso shells with fresh avocado slices, diced cherry tomatoes, and a squeeze of lime. It is a bright, festive end to the week with plenty of fresh toppings.
Sale items used: Jennie-O 93% Lean Ground Turkey ($4.99 for 16 oz.), McCormick Taco Seasoning Mix ($0.79), Minis Avocados ($2.99 for 6 ct. bag), Flavor Bombs or Sugar Bombs Tomatoes (second pint from BOGO deal), Vidalia Onions ($4.99 for 5 lb. bag), Old El Paso Shells, Beans or Rice, Enchilada Sauces or Green Chilies ($5 for 3), Meijer Ingredient Beans ($0.89 for 15-16 oz.)
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: 2 packages (32 oz. total) ground turkey for 4 people, 3 avocados from the bag, 1 pint cherry tomatoes, taco shells or tortillas for 4, 1 can black beans stirred in to stretch the filling

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Fresh from Meijer Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs (2 lbs): $6.38
- Meijer Ground Beef or Ground Beef and Pork Blend (buy 1 lb at $1.99, get second 60% of $1.99 = $1.19, total 2 lbs): $3.18
- Fresh from Meijer Boneless Pork Tenderloins (2 lbs): $5.98
- Certified Angus Beef Chuck Roast (2 lbs): $15.98
- Jennie-O 93% Lean Ground Turkey (x2 packages, 32 oz. total): $9.98
- Multicolor Peppers (x1 pkg, 6 ct.): $5.99
- Broccoli Crowns (x2): $3.38
- The Little Potato Company Oven/Grill Ready Potatoes (buy 1, get second 50% off - estimated $5.99 each, so $5.99 + $3.00): $8.99
- Vidalia Onions (x1 bag, 5 lbs): $4.99
- True Goodness Organic Sliced White Mushrooms (buy 1, get second 50% off - estimated $3.99 each, so $3.99 + $2.00): $5.99
- Minis Avocados (x1 bag, 6 ct.): $2.99
- Flavor Bombs or Sugar Bombs Tomatoes (buy 1 pint, get second $1 off - estimated $3.49 each, so $3.49 + $2.49): $5.98
- Meijer Broth (x2 cartons, 32 oz. each): $3.18
- Meijer Ingredient Beans (x2 cans): $1.78
- Meijer Asian Products (buy 1, get second 50% off - 1 bottle soy sauce estimated $2.49): $2.49
- Old El Paso Shells or Taco Shells (x1 box, part of $5 for 3 deal): $1.67
- McCormick Taco Seasoning Mix (x1 packet): $0.79
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