Meijer Dairy-Free Meal Plan
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5-DAY MEAL PLAN
Monday
Meal: Sheet-Pan Chicken Thighs with Sweet Potatoes and Cranberries
Description: Bone-in chicken thighs roast on one pan with cubed sweet potatoes, red onion-style wedges of yellow onion, and a handful of fresh cranberries. The skin crisps while the cranberries burst into a tart, juicy contrast to the sweet potatoes.
Sale items used: Chicken Thighs ($1.69/lb), Bulk Sweet Potatoes ($0.89/lb), Fresh Cranberries ($0.99), Yellow Onions ($1.79)
Prep time: 50 minutes (10 minutes prep, 40 minutes roasting)
Serving note: Assume 1.5 lb bone-in chicken thighs (about 4 thighs), 1 lb sweet potatoes cut in 3/4-inch cubes, 1 medium onion in wedges, and 1/2 cup cranberries (about 2 oz). Toss with 1 tbsp olive oil, salt, pepper, and thyme, then roast at 425 F for 35 to 40 minutes. Use a dairy-free oil, not butter or spread.
Recipes:
- Sheet Pan Chicken and Sweet Potatoes with Olives
- Sheet Pan Chicken Thighs and Sweet Potatoes
- Sheet Pan Cranberry Chicken Dinner
Tuesday
Meal: Skillet Beef and Potato Hash with Onions
Description: Ground beef browns in a large skillet with diced russet potatoes and sweet onions until crisp at the edges. It is a hearty, one-pan dinner for two with enough left over for a quick breakfast.
Sale items used: 80% Lean Ground Beef ($4.49/lb), Russet Potatoes ($1.99 for 5 lb bag), Yellow Onions ($1.79)
Prep time: 35 minutes
Serving note: Assume 0.75 lb ground beef, 1.25 lb russet potatoes (about 3 medium) cut in 1/2-inch dice, and 1 large onion diced. Parboil or microwave the potatoes for 5 minutes first so they crisp faster, then cook with 1 tbsp oil, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Plan on about 20 minutes in the skillet.
Recipes:
- Beef & Sweet Potato Hash Skillet
- Ground Beef and Potato Skillet
- Simple Beef & Hash Brown Skillet
Wednesday
Meal: Baked Bone-In Ham with Sauteed Greens and Mashed Sweet Potatoes
Description: A small bone-in ham portion bakes until tender and lightly caramelized, served with garlicky sauteed collard greens. Creamy mashed sweet potatoes get their richness from olive oil and a splash of broth instead of butter or milk.
Sale items used: Meijer Portion Ham Bone in ($2.49/lb), Collard Greens ($1.29 each), Bulk Sweet Potatoes ($0.89/lb), Meijer Broth ($0.79)
Prep time: 60 minutes (15 minutes prep, 45 minutes baking)
Serving note: Assume a 1.5 lb bone-in ham portion, which gives 2 generous servings plus leftovers for sandwiches. Use 1 bunch collards, stems removed and chopped, and 1.25 lb sweet potatoes (about 2 medium) boiled until soft, then mashed with 1 tbsp olive oil, 2 to 3 tbsp broth, salt, and cinnamon. Bake the ham covered at 325 F for 40 to 45 minutes. Start the sweet potatoes when the ham goes in so everything finishes together.
Recipes:
- GLAZED HAM WITH SWEET POTATO MASH
- The Easiest Mashed Sweet Potatoes (Vegan, Dairy Free)
- Leftover Ham Bone Soup
Thursday
Meal: Baked Chicken Wings with Mandarin-Soy Glaze, Rice and Sauteed Greens
Description: Crisp oven-baked wings are tossed in a sticky glaze of fresh mandarin juice, soy sauce, garlic, and ginger. They are served over fluffy rice with sauteed collard greens on the side.
Sale items used: Chicken Wings ($2.99/lb), Mandarin Oranges ($2.99 for 3 lb bag), Ben's Original Ready Rice ($1.99), Collard Greens ($1.29 each)
Prep time: 55 minutes (10 minutes prep, 45 minutes baking and glazing)
Serving note: Assume 1.5 lb chicken wings (about 8 to 10 pieces). Juice 3 to 4 mandarins (about 1/2 cup) and simmer with 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tsp cornstarch, garlic, and ginger until syrupy, then toss with the wings. Bake the wings at 425 F for 40 minutes, turning once, and glaze for the last 5 minutes. Use 1 pouch Ready Rice (2 servings) and 1 bunch collards, sauteed with garlic. Snack on the remaining mandarins.
Recipes:
- Asian Sticky Chicken Wings (Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free)
Friday
Meal: Oven-Braised Chuck Roast with Potatoes and Onions
Description: A small chuck roast braises low and slow in broth with onions until fork-tender, with russet potatoes cooking alongside in the savory juices. It makes a cozy, no-fuss Friday dinner for two with leftovers.
Sale items used: Chuck Roast ($6.99/lb), Russet Potatoes ($1.99 for 5 lb bag), Yellow Onions ($1.79), Meijer Broth ($0.79)
Prep time: 3 hours 15 minutes (15 minutes prep, about 3 hours braising)
Serving note: Assume a 1.5 lb chuck roast, 1.5 lb russet potatoes (about 3 medium) in large chunks, 2 onions in thick wedges, and 1 cup broth. Sear the roast, add the onions and broth, cover, and braise at 300 F for 2 hours. Add the potatoes and cook 45 to 60 more minutes. Make-ahead tip: braise the roast the day before, refrigerate, and reheat with the potatoes added fresh, or start it by mid-afternoon so it is ready for dinner.
Recipes:
- Apple Cider Braised Chuck Roast with Roasted Potatoes
- Braised Chuck Roast (One Pot, Fall Apart Recipe)
- Braised Chuck Roast
🛒 Shopping List
SHOPPING LIST
Buy on sale:
- Chicken thighs, bone-in (1.5 lbs): $2.54
- Bulk sweet potatoes (3 lbs): $2.67
- Fresh cranberries (x1 12 oz pkg): $0.99
- Yellow onions (x1 3 lb bag): $1.79
- 80% lean ground beef (0.75 lb): $3.37
- Russet potatoes (x1 5 lb bag): $1.99
- Meijer Portion Ham Bone in (1.5 lbs): $3.74
- Collard greens (x2 bunches): $2.58
- Chicken wings (1.5 lbs): $4.49
- Mandarin oranges (x1 3 lb bag): $2.99
- Ben's Original Ready Rice (x1 pouch): $1.99
- Chuck roast (1.5 lbs): $10.49
- Meijer Broth (x1): $0.79
Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil or other dairy-free cooking oil
- Salt and black pepper
- Garlic (fresh or powder)
- Fresh ginger or ground ginger
- Soy sauce
- Cornstarch
- Dried thyme
- Paprika
- Cinnamon
🏷️ All sale items this week
SALE ITEMS FOUND
Meats on sale:
- Fresh from Meijer Certified Angus Beef Chuck Roast: $6.99/lb
- Fresh from Meijer Family Pack Chicken Thighs: $1.69/lb
- Fresh from Meijer Family Pack Chicken Wings: $2.99/lb
- Bob Evans Family Size Ready to Heat Side: $4.99
- Fresh from Meijer Atlantic Salmon Portions: $8.99
- Meijer Spiral Sliced Half Ham Bone in: $2.49/lb
- Meijer Portion Ham Bone in: $2.49/lb
- Frederik's by Meijer Ham, Chicken or Turkey: $9.99/lb
- Butterball Frozen Grade A Turkey: $1.29/lb
- Hormel Black Label Bacon: $3.99
- Fresh from Meijer 80% Lean Ground Beef: $4.49/lb
- Certified Angus Beef Top Sirloin Steak: $11.99/lb
- True Goodness Organic 85% Lean Ground Beef: $19.47
- Frederik's by Meijer Boneless Quarter Ham: $9.99
- Katie's Best Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts: $6.99/lb
- Katie's Best Whole Fryer Chicken: $2.79/lb
- Jennie-O Ground Turkey: $14.99
- Hillshire Farm Ultra Thin Lunch Meat: $5.99
- Hormel Sliced Pepperoni: $3.89
- Fresh from Meijer Pork Loin Chops: $5.99, BOGO $1
- Frederik's by Meijer Lamb Leg: $8.99/lb
- Frederik's by Meijer Lamb French Rib Rack: $12.99/lb
- Frederik's by Meijer Shrimp Ring: $10.99
- Frederik's by Meijer Shrimp Ring: $12.99
- Frederik's by Meijer Fresh Spiral Half Ham: $2.99/lb
Deli and prepared on sale:
- La Terra Fina Dip: $3.99
- Hormel Party Tray: $12.99
- Frederik's by Meijer Snacking Nut Canister or Trail Mix: $6.99
- Frederik's by Meijer Gourmet Pasta: $2.99
- Frederik's by Meijer San Marzano Style Tomatoes: $3.79
- Frederik's by Meijer Passata: $3.79
- Frederik's by Meijer Artesian Water: $4.99
- Frederik's by Meijer Italian Sparkling Mineral Water: $4.99
- Frederik's by Meijer Peach or Pear Halves: $3.49
- Frederik's by Meijer Gelato: $3.79
- Frederik's by Meijer Cocoa Tin: $7.99
- Meijer Family Size Ready to Heat Mashed Potatoes: $3.89
- Meijer Bacon: $3.79
- Meijer Meatballs: $6.99
Produce on sale:
- Yellow Onions: $1.79 for 3 lb. bag
- Organic Yellow Onions: $4.29 for 3 lb. bag
- Fresh Cranberries: $0.99 for 12 oz. pkg
- Turnip, Mustard or Collard Greens: $1.29 each
- Russet Potatoes: $1.99 for 5 lb. bag
- Organic Russet Potatoes: $4.49 for 3 lb. bag
- Mandarin Oranges: $2.99 for 3 lb. bag
- California Red Seedless Grapes: $2.29/lb
- Honey Persimmons: $1.29 each
- Cara Cara Navel Oranges: $3.99 for 3 lb. bag
- Wild Wonders or Angel Sweet Tomatoes Pint: $2.99
- Bulk Sweet Potatoes: $0.89/lb
Dairy and eggs on sale:
- Land O'Lakes Spread: $2.99
- Eggland's Best Organic Eggs: $3.99
Bakery and bread on sale:
- Fresh from Meijer 8" Fruit Pie: $4.99
- Fresh from Meijer Ultimate or Sugar Cookies: $3.98
- Fresh from Meijer 12 Ct. Mini Cupcakes: $4.49
- Fresh from Meijer 8" Single Layer Carrot Cake: $9.99
- Aunt Millie's English Muffins: $1.99
- Pepperidge Farm Rye or Pumpernickel Bread: $3.49
- Fresh from Meijer Cranberry Walnut Relish: $7.99
Pantry on sale:
- Meijer Spices, Extracts or Seasonings: $0.49
- French's Fried Onions: $3.79
- M&M's Sharing Size Candy: $5.49
- Ice Mountain Natural Spring Water: $4.99
- Coca-Cola, Pepsi, 7UP or Dr Pepper Products: $12.99
- Ben's Original Ready Rice: $1.99
- Minute Rice: $2.49
- Success Rice: $2.49
- Meijer Ingredient Beans: $0.89
- Blackeye Peas: $0.89
- Canned Tomatoes: $0.89
- Old El Paso Taco Shells: $1.99
- Old El Paso Rice: $1.99
- Old El Paso Enchilada Sauce: $1.99
- Pace Salsa or Picante Sauce: $2.49
- Meijer Canned Vegetables: $0.49
- Meijer Broth: $0.79
- Hidden Valley Ranch or Maille Mustard Coleslaw Dressing: $3.49
- Kellogg's Raisin Bran: $2.99
- Kellogg's Frosted Flakes: $2.99
- Kellogg's Special K Cereal: $2.99
- Dole Canned Pineapple: $1.99
- Meijer 100% Pure Pumpkin: $1.49
- Meijer All Purpose Bleached Flour: $1.99
- Meijer Pure Granulated Sugar: $2.89
- Meijer Light Brown or Powdered Confectioners Sugar: $1.89
- Meijer Gelatin: $0.79
- Meijer Instant or Sugar-Free Instant Pudding: $0.79
- Meijer Mini Marshmallows: $0.99
- Meijer Holiday Candy Canes: $1.99
- Meijer Cracker Cuts: $2.49
- Meijer Golden Rounds Crackers: $2.49
- Meijer Cooking Spray: $2.49
- Meijer Dip Mix Packets: $1.99
- Meijer Instant Potatoes: $1.79
- Meijer Turkey, Chicken or Beef Gravy: $0.89
- Meijer Stuffing Mix: $0.99
- Snack Size Holiday Bagged Chocolate Candy: $5.79
- Hershey's Family Size Stand Up Bag: $8.29
- Meijer Holiday Candy or Snacks: $4.49
- Holiday Non-Chocolate Candy: $4.49
- Candy Canes: $4.69
- Lindt or Ghirardelli Holiday Large Bag: $10.99
- Planters Mixed Nuts: $11.69
- Snyder's Pretzels or Pieces: $2.99
- On The Border Tortilla Chips: $2.99
- Frito-Lay Multipack: $9.99
- Tate's Cookies: $4.99
- Jack Link's Jerky: $4.99
- Starbucks Coffee: $7.99
- Eight O'Clock Coffee: $3.49
- Tim Hortons Coffee K-Cups: $24.99
- Meijer Turkey Frying Oil: $37.99
Frozen on sale:
- Marie Callender's Frozen Pie: $5.99
- Edwards Frozen Pie: $5.99
- Stouffer's Party Size Frozen Meal: $14.99
- Meijer Frozen Grade A Turkey: $0.79/lb
- True Goodness Frozen Pizza: $5.79
- Just Bare Frozen Prepared Chicken: $9.99
- Real Good Foods or Kevin's Natural Foods Frozen Meal: $4.99
- Jimmy Dean Sandwich: $5.99
- P.F. Chang's Entrée: $6.99
- Bertolli Skillet Meal: $6.99
- Birds Eye Frozen Meal: $6.99
- Frederik's by Meijer Frozen Appetizers: $4.79
- Frederik's by Meijer Frozen Pasta: $4.99
- Frederik's by Meijer Frozen Desserts: $4.79
- Frederik's by Meijer Creme Brulée: $4.79
- Frederik's by Meijer Cookie Dough: $4.49
🛒 Estimated Shopping Cost
Based on sale prices for items in this plan
Some sale prices require the store's loyalty card or a clipped digital coupon. Check the flyer before you shop.
$40.42
for 2 people · $20.21 per person
📍 Disclaimer: Prices and availability are based on the Meijer weekly sales flyer for the week of November 11, 2026. Flyers are sourced from store websites and weekly flyer aggregator sites. Actual prices may vary by location. Always verify prices at your local store. We are not affiliated with Meijer.