Meijer Dairy-Free Meal Plan

BUDGET RATIONALE

Why these meals: The Ground Turkey Roll at $2.99 for the whole package is the standout deal of the week and anchors Monday with a hearty skillet dinner. The Whole Boneless Pork Loin at $1.99/lb is one of the best per-pound values on any flyer and gives Wednesday a satisfying pan-seared pork dinner. Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs at $3.19/lb are a reliable weeknight workhorse and show up Thursday in a bold fajita format. Johnsonville Smoked Sausage at a flat $2.99 keeps Tuesday extremely affordable in a pasta and sausage skillet. The T-Bone Steak at $12.99/lb is the only true premium protein this week, and Friday's steak dinner earns that one splurge night - it is the single most expensive per-serving protein on the flyer by a wide margin, so it is kept to one night only. The Ragu Pasta Sauce at $1.99 pulls double duty as a flavor booster without inflating the total, and all five meals are built entirely without dairy.

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Ground Turkey and Pasta Skillet with Ragu Tomato Sauce
Description: Browned ground turkey is simmered with Ragu pasta sauce and tossed with cooked Barilla pasta for a hearty, one-pan dinner that comes together in about 30 minutes. The sauce clings to the pasta and turkey for a satisfying, filling meal the whole family will enjoy.
Sale items used: Meijer Ground Turkey Roll, Barilla Pasta, Ken's Salad Dressing or Ragu Pasta Sauces or Simply Vinaigrette (Ragu Pasta Sauce)
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: Use the full Meijer Ground Turkey Roll (approximately 2 lbs), 1 box Barilla Pasta, and 1 jar Ragu Pasta Sauce for 4 people.
Recipes:
- Ground Turkey Bolognese (Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free)
- Easy Turkey Ragù Recipe

Tuesday
Meal: Johnsonville Smoked Sausage and Flour Tortilla Wraps with Peach Salsa
Description: Sliced Johnsonville Smoked Sausage is pan-seared until lightly browned, then wrapped in warm La Banderita Flour Tortillas and topped with a quick fresh salsa made from diced Yellow Peaches, onion, and cilantro. The sweet-savory combination gives this wrap a bright, summery flavor profile that is completely different from a standard taco night.
Sale items used: Johnsonville Smoked Sausage Ropes or Breakfast Sausage, La Banderita Fajita or Burrito Flour Tortillas, Yellow Peaches
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use 1 package Johnsonville Smoked Sausage Rope, 1 package La Banderita Tortillas, and approximately 1 lb Yellow Peaches for 4 people.

Wednesday
Meal: Pan-Seared Whole Boneless Pork Loin Slices with Watermelon and Grape Salad
Description: Thick slices cut from the Whole Boneless Pork Loin are seasoned with garlic, salt, pepper, and smoked paprika, then seared in a hot skillet until golden and cooked through. They are served alongside a refreshing summer salad of cubed Locally Grown Large Seedless Watermelon and California Red Seedless Grapes.
Sale items used: Fresh from Meijer Whole Boneless Pork Loin, Locally Grown Large Seedless Watermelon, California Red Seedless Grapes
Prep time: 35 minutes
Serving note: Use approximately 2 lbs of the Whole Boneless Pork Loin (slice from the loin and wrap remaining for another use), 1 whole watermelon, and approximately 1 lb California Red Seedless Grapes for 4 people.
Recipes:
- Watermelon Cucumber Grape Salad

Thursday
Meal: Boneless Skinless Chicken Thigh Fajitas with Flour Tortillas
Description: Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs are sliced into strips, seasoned with cumin, chili powder, and garlic, then cooked in a hot skillet with bell pepper and onion until lightly charred and cooked through. The strips are served in warm La Banderita Fajita Flour Tortillas for a sizzling, flavor-packed dinner.
Sale items used: Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs, La Banderita Fajita or Burrito Flour Tortillas
Prep time: 35 minutes
Serving note: Use approximately 2 lbs Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs and 1 package La Banderita Fajita Tortillas for 4 people.
Recipes:
- One-Pan Chicken Fajitas (Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free)
- Easy Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas (Gluten-Free!)

Friday
Meal: Certified Angus Beef T-Bone Steaks Pan-Seared with Blueberry Reduction
Description: T-Bone Steaks are brought to room temperature, seasoned generously with salt and pepper, and seared in a very hot cast-iron skillet to a medium finish, then rested before serving. A quick pan sauce is made with fresh Blueberries, a splash of balsamic vinegar, and a pinch of sugar for a bold, restaurant-style finish that is completely dairy-free.
Sale items used: Certified Angus Beef T-Bone Steak, Blueberries
Prep time: 40 minutes
Serving note: Use approximately 2.5 lbs total of Certified Angus Beef T-Bone Steak (roughly one steak per two people or adjust by steak size available), and 1 package Blueberries for 4 people. Allow steaks to rest 5-10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Recipes:
- Steak with Blueberry-Balsamic Sauce: A Gourmet Love Story
- Pan Seared T-Bone Steak

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Meijer Ground Turkey Roll (1 package, ~2 lbs): $2.99
- Barilla Pasta (1 box): $1.49
- Ken's Salad Dressing or Ragu Pasta Sauces or Simply Vinaigrette - Ragu Pasta Sauce (1 jar): $1.99
- Johnsonville Smoked Sausage Ropes or Breakfast Sausage (1 package): $2.99
- La Banderita Fajita or Burrito Flour Tortillas (x2 packages): $4.98
- Yellow Peaches (1 lb): $1.49
- Fresh from Meijer Whole Boneless Pork Loin (2 lbs): $3.98
- Locally Grown Large Seedless Watermelon (1 watermelon): $4.99
- California Red Seedless Grapes (1 lb): $1.99
- Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs (2 lbs): $6.38
- Certified Angus Beef T-Bone Steak (2.5 lbs): $32.48
- Blueberries (1 package): $3.99

Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil or cooking oil
- Garlic (fresh or powder)
- Salt and pepper
- Cumin
- Chili powder
- Smoked paprika
- Onion
- Bell pepper
- Cilantro
- Balsamic vinegar
- Sugar (small amount for blueberry reduction)