Meijer Dairy-Free Meal Plan

SALE ITEMS FOUND

Meats on sale:
- Fresh from Meijer Family Pack Chicken Drumsticks: $0.99/lb
- Fresh from Meijer Pork Loin Assorted Chops: $1.99/lb
- Fresh from Meijer Whole Pork Shoulder Butt Roast: $1.79/lb
- True Goodness Pork Chops or Ground Pork: $2.79/lb
- Fresh from Meijer Pork Loin Back Ribs: $2.99/lb
- Fresh from Meijer Pork Loin Center Cut Chops: $2.99/lb
- Jennie-O Ground Turkey: $2.99/lb for 3 lbs. 93% lean
- Pork Shoulder Boneless Country Style Ribs: $3.49/lb
- Seasoned St. Louis Style Spareribs: $3.99/lb
- Certified Angus Beef Ground Chuck: $6.29/lb for 2.5 lb. pkg. or larger
- Fresh from Meijer Atlantic Salmon Portions: $8.99 for 12 oz.
- Certified Angus Beef T-Bone Steak: $12.99/lb
- Dietz & Watson Ham, Chicken, Turkey or Italian Meat: $10.49/lb
- Dietz & Watson Cheese: $7.49/lb (dairy - excluded from meal plan)
- Smithfield Bacon: BOGO (base price not listed)
- Wright Bacon: $8.99 for 24 oz.
- Wright Bacon: $14.99 for 40 oz.
- Eckrich 2 Pc. Sausage Rope, Smok-Y Links, Sausage Links or Li'l Smokies: 2/$6
- Johnsonville Smoked Brats or Smoked Sausage Rope: 2/$7
- Oscar Mayer Deli Fresh Lunch Meat: 2/$8, final 2/$7
- Fresh from Meijer Family Pack Chicken Breasts: $2.29/lb
- Fresh from Meijer Family Pack Chicken Wings: $13.99 (price not listed per lb or per unit count)
- Fresh from Meijer Certified Angus Beef Flavored or Seasoned Ground Beef Patties: $10.99 for 4 ct./21.28 oz.
- Tyson Trimmed & Ready Fresh Chicken or All Natural Frozen Raw Chicken Breasts, Wings or Tenders: BOGO (base price not listed)
- True Goodness Back Ribs, Tenderloins, Filets or Pork Butts: BOGO (base price not listed)
- Just Bare Frozen Prepared Chicken: BOGO (base price not listed)
- Meijer Flounder, Ocean Perch, Pollock, or Swai: 2/$10 for 16-24 oz.

Vegetables on sale:
- Extra Large Avocados: 2/$3
- Sweet Corn Tray Pack: $6.99 for 8 ct.
- Multicolor Peppers: $3.49 for 3 ct.
- Greenhouse Grown Tomatoes on the Vine: $2.29/lb
- Cherubs Tomatoes: 2/$5 for 10 oz.
- Fresh from Meijer Diced or Sliced Vegetables: BOGO (base price not listed)
- Plantain Bananas: 2/$1
- California Green Seedless Grapes: $2.29/lb
- Mini Seedless Watermelons, Large Cantaloupe Melons or Nectarines: BOGO (base price not listed)
- Mandarin Oranges: $4.49 for 3 lb. bag
- Meijer Sweet Corn, Green Peas, Mixed Vegetables, Green Beans or Broccoli Cuts: $2.39
- Meijer Frozen Fruit: $1 off (base price not listed)

BUDGET RATIONALE

Protein ranking (most economical to most expensive per serving for 4 people):
- Fresh from Meijer Family Pack Chicken Drumsticks: $0.99/lb - 2 lbs feeds 4 = ~$1.98 total, ~$0.50/person
- Fresh from Meijer Whole Pork Shoulder Butt Roast: $1.79/lb - 2 lbs feeds 4 = ~$3.58 total, ~$0.90/person
- Fresh from Meijer Pork Loin Assorted Chops: $1.99/lb - 2 lbs feeds 4 = ~$3.98 total, ~$1.00/person
- Fresh from Meijer Family Pack Chicken Breasts: $2.29/lb - 2 lbs feeds 4 = ~$4.58 total, ~$1.15/person
- True Goodness Pork Chops or Ground Pork: $2.79/lb - 2 lbs feeds 4 = ~$5.58 total, ~$1.40/person
- Jennie-O Ground Turkey: $2.99/lb for 3 lbs. 93% lean - 3 lb. pkg. feeds 4+ = ~$8.97 total, ~$2.24/person (must buy full 3 lb. pkg.)
- Eckrich 2 Pc. Sausage Rope, Smok-Y Links, Sausage Links or Li'l Smokies: 2/$6 - 2 packs = $6.00 total, ~$1.50/person
- Meijer Flounder, Ocean Perch, Pollock, or Swai: 2/$10 for 16-24 oz. - 2 packs (32-48 oz.) feeds 4 = $10.00 total, ~$2.50/person
- Fresh from Meijer Atlantic Salmon Portions: $8.99 for 12 oz. - 2 packs (24 oz.) feeds 4 = $17.98 total, ~$4.50/person
- Certified Angus Beef Ground Chuck: $6.29/lb for 2.5 lb. pkg. or larger - 2.5 lb. pkg. feeds 4 = ~$15.73 total, ~$3.93/person
- Certified Angus Beef T-Bone Steak: $12.99/lb - 2 lbs feeds 4 = ~$25.98 total, ~$6.50/person

Why these meals: Chicken drumsticks at $0.99/lb are the best deal on the entire flyer this week, making them a natural anchor for one of the weeknight dinners. Pork loin assorted chops at $1.99/lb and ground turkey at $2.99/lb for a full 3-lb. package round out the economical nights with real variety in flavor and cooking method. Eckrich sausage at 2/$6 gives a fourth budget-friendly night with a completely different flavor profile. The Meijer flounder, ocean perch, pollock, or swai at 2/$10 earns the one premium spot this week - two packs give you plenty of fish for four people, and at $2.50/person it is actually a gentler splurge than the salmon or the ground chuck, making it the smartest premium pick on the flyer. The T-Bone steak and salmon were deliberately skipped because even on sale they would push the per-person total well above the comfortable range for a five-night plan.

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Baked Chicken Drumsticks with Sweet Corn and Avocado Salsa
Description: Seasoned chicken drumsticks are baked until the skin is golden and the meat is cooked through, then served alongside sweet corn cut from the cob and a bright avocado salsa made with diced tomatoes. The combination of smoky, juicy chicken with the cool, creamy avocado and fresh corn makes this a satisfying summer weeknight dinner.
Sale items used: Fresh from Meijer Family Pack Chicken Drumsticks ($0.99/lb), Sweet Corn Tray Pack ($6.99 for 8 ct.), Extra Large Avocados (2/$3), Greenhouse Grown Tomatoes on the Vine ($2.29/lb)
Prep time: 15 minutes active, 45 minutes bake time
Serving note: Buy 2 lbs. of chicken drumsticks (roughly 6-8 pieces) for 4 people. Use 4 ears of corn from the 8-count tray (save the rest for another meal). Use 2 avocados and 0.5 lb. of tomatoes on the vine for the salsa. Total active time is under 20 minutes; the oven does the rest.
Recipes:
- Easy Baked Chicken Drumsticks - Bites of Wellness

Tuesday
Meal: Sauteed Pork Loin Assorted Chops with Multicolor Peppers and Rice
Description: Pork loin chops are seared in a hot skillet until browned and cooked through, then served over fluffy rice with sauteed multicolor peppers that add sweetness and color to the plate. This is a fast, one-pan-style dinner with a satisfying combination of tender pork and vibrant vegetables.
Sale items used: Fresh from Meijer Pork Loin Assorted Chops ($1.99/lb), Multicolor Peppers ($3.49 for 3 ct.), Meijer Pasta ($1) - substituted with Minute Rice Ready to Serve (3/$5)
Sale items used: Fresh from Meijer Pork Loin Assorted Chops ($1.99/lb), Multicolor Peppers ($3.49 for 3 ct.), Minute Rice Ready to Serve (3/$5)
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Buy 2 lbs. of pork loin assorted chops for 4 people (roughly 4 chops). Use all 3 multicolor peppers, sliced. Buy 2 cups of Minute Rice Ready to Serve (2 individual cups from the 3/$5 deal, which counts as buying 2 of the 3).

Wednesday
Meal: Pan-Seared Meijer White Fish Fillets with Green Beans and Tomatoes
Description: Fillets of Meijer flounder, ocean perch, pollock, or swai are seasoned and pan-seared until flaky and lightly golden, then plated alongside tender green beans and halved Cherubs tomatoes warmed briefly in the same pan. This light but filling dinner brings a completely different flavor and texture to the week with minimal prep.
Sale items used: Meijer Flounder, Ocean Perch, Pollock, or Swai (2/$10 for 16-24 oz.), Meijer Sweet Corn, Green Peas, Mixed Vegetables, Green Beans or Broccoli Cuts ($2.39), Cherubs Tomatoes (2/$5 for 10 oz.)
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Buy 2 packs of Meijer white fish (2/$10), giving you 32-48 oz. total which is ample for 4 people at roughly 8-12 oz. per person. Buy 1 bag of Meijer green beans ($2.39) and 1 pack of Cherubs tomatoes (1 of the 2/$5 deal).
Recipes:
- Sheet-Pan Fish with Tomatoes and Green Beans Recipe - Today
- Roasted (White) Fish With Green Beans & Tomatoes - Donna Rama Dishes

Thursday
Meal: Eckrich Smoked Sausage and Pepper Skillet with Sweet Corn
Description: Sliced Eckrich smoked sausage rope is browned in a skillet with sliced multicolor peppers until everything is caramelized and fragrant, then served with sweet corn on the side for a hearty, smoky dinner. This is a quick weeknight meal that comes together in one pan with bold, satisfying flavor.
Sale items used: Eckrich 2 Pc. Sausage Rope, Smok-Y Links, Sausage Links or Li'l Smokies (2/$6), Meijer Sweet Corn, Green Peas, Mixed Vegetables, Green Beans or Broccoli Cuts ($2.39)
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Buy 2 packs of Eckrich sausage rope (2/$6 deal) for 4 people - one rope per 2 people is a generous portion. Use 1 bag of Meijer sweet corn ($2.39) as the side. The remaining multicolor peppers from Tuesday's purchase can be used here if any are left, but this meal stands on its own without them.
Recipes:
- Sausage and Veggies Skillet - Julia's Album
- Sausage and Summer Vegetables Skillet with Corn - Recipe By Me

Friday
Meal: Jennie-O Ground Turkey Lettuce-Free Taco Bowls with Avocado and Pico
Description: Seasoned Jennie-O ground turkey is browned in a skillet with taco seasoning and served over rice with diced tomatoes on the vine, sliced avocado, and Old El Paso beans for a filling, flavor-packed bowl. This is a completely different format from any earlier meal this week, built around bold Tex-Mex flavors and a satisfying combination of protein, produce, and pantry staples.
Sale items used: Jennie-O Ground Turkey ($2.99/lb for 3 lbs. 93% lean), Extra Large Avocados (2/$3), Greenhouse Grown Tomatoes on the Vine ($2.29/lb), Old El Paso Shells, Beans or Rice, Enchilada Sauces or Green Chilies (3/$5), McCormick Taco Seasoning Mix ($0.79), Minute Rice Ready to Serve (3/$5)
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: The Jennie-O ground turkey comes as a 3-lb. package; use the full package across 4 generous bowls (this is a hearty serving). Buy 2 avocados (the second pair from the 2/$3 deal). Use 0.5 lb. of tomatoes on the vine for the pico. Buy 1 can of Old El Paso beans (1 of the 3/$5 deal) and 2 Minute Rice Ready to Serve cups (completing the 3/$5 deal started Tuesday).
Recipes:
- Ground Turkey Taco Bowls – Kalyn's Kitchen
- Turkey Burrito Bowls - Fresh Apron

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Fresh from Meijer Family Pack Chicken Drumsticks (2 lbs.): $1.98
- Sweet Corn Tray Pack (1 pack, 8 ct.): $6.99
- Extra Large Avocados (4 avocados, 2 sets of 2/$3): $6.00
- Greenhouse Grown Tomatoes on the Vine (1 lb. total): $2.29
- Fresh from Meijer Pork Loin Assorted Chops (2 lbs.): $3.98
- Multicolor Peppers (1 pack, 3 ct.): $3.49
- Minute Rice Ready to Serve (3 cups, 3/$5 deal): $5.00
- Meijer Flounder, Ocean Perch, Pollock, or Swai (2 packs, 2/$10): $10.00
- Meijer Sweet Corn, Green Peas, Mixed Vegetables, Green Beans or Broccoli Cuts (2 bags): $4.78
- Cherubs Tomatoes (1 pack, 10 oz., 1 of 2/$5): $2.50
- Eckrich 2 Pc. Sausage Rope, Smok-Y Links, Sausage Links or Li'l Smokies (2 packs, 2/$6): $6.00
- Jennie-O Ground Turkey (1 pkg., 3 lbs.): $8.97
- Old El Paso Shells, Beans or Rice, Enchilada Sauces or Green Chilies (1 can, 1 of 3/$5): $1.67
- McCormick Taco Seasoning Mix (1 packet): $0.79

Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil or cooking oil
- Garlic (fresh or powder)
- Salt and black pepper
- Onion powder
- Cumin
- Smoked paprika
- Lime juice or fresh limes
- Fresh cilantro (optional garnish)
- Cooking spray or neutral oil for searing fish