Meijer Gluten-Free Meal Plan

SALE ITEMS FOUND

Meats on sale:
- Family Pack Chicken Drumsticks: $2.49/lb
- 80% Lean Ground Beef: $3.99/lb
- Whole Pork Shoulder Butt Roast Bone in: $2.99/lb
- Eckrich Sausage Rope, Smok-Y Links, Sausage Links or Li'l Smokies: $2.49 each (Buy 5 for $1.49 each)
- Sea Cuisine Seasoned Salmon Fillets or Shrimp Skewers: $8.99/lb

Vegetables on sale:
- The Little Potato Company Creamer Potatoes: BOGO for $2.99 each (1.5 lb bag)
- Bulk Sweet Corn: $1.99 each
- Bulk Vidalia or Sweet Onions: $0.99/lb
- Seedless Mini Cucumbers: $2.99 for 2 lb bag
- Greenhouse Grown Tomatoes on the Vine: $2.49/lb
- Flavor Bombs Tomatoes: $2.99 for 1.5 lbs
- Extra Large Avocados: $1.99 each
- Dole Salad Blends or Premium Classics: $2.49 for 5-12 oz
- Locally Grown Green or Red Leaf Lettuce: $1.99/lb

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Baked Chicken Drumsticks with Creamer Potatoes and Sweet Corn
Description: Juicy bone-in chicken drumsticks are seasoned with garlic, paprika, and herbs, then oven-baked until golden and crispy for a satisfying solo dinner. They are served alongside halved roasted creamer potatoes and a single ear of sweet corn for a classic, gluten-free summer meal.
Sale items used: Family Pack Chicken Drumsticks, The Little Potato Company Creamer Potatoes (1.5 lb bag - BOGO pair used across Mon/Wed), Bulk Sweet Corn
Prep time: 45 minutes
Serving note: 2-3 drumsticks (approx 0.5 lb), 6-8 creamer potatoes, 1 ear of sweet corn
Recipes:
- Baked Chicken Legs and Potatoes (Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free)
- Herb Roasted Chicken Drumsticks & Potatoes Recipe
- Ultimate Crispy Baked Chicken Drumsticks & Potatoes Recipe

Tuesday
Meal: Ground Beef Taco Bowls with Rice, Avocado, and Tomato
Description: Seasoned ground beef is browned with cumin, chili powder, and garlic, then served over a bed of fluffy white rice in a bowl for one. Fresh diced tomato, sliced avocado, and a dollop of sour cream complete this hearty, fully gluten-free taco bowl - no tortillas needed.
Sale items used: 80% Lean Ground Beef, Extra Large Avocados, Greenhouse Grown Tomatoes on the Vine, Daisy Sour Cream, Kraft Shredded or Chunk Cheese
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: 0.5 lb ground beef, 1 avocado, 1 small tomato (approx 0.25 lb), 1/2 cup dry rice, 2 tbsp sour cream, 1 oz shredded cheese
Recipes:
- Ground Beef Taco Bowls
- Ground Beef Taco Bowls (35 Minutes)
- Beef Taco Skillet | Taco Bowls - Gluten Free

Wednesday
Meal: Slow-Cooked Pork Shoulder with Roasted Creamer Potatoes and a Simple Salad
Description: A small portion of bone-in pork shoulder is seasoned with salt, pepper, garlic, and smoked paprika, then slow-cooked until fall-apart tender - a practical cut that works well even in a small batch. The meal is rounded out with oven-roasted creamer potatoes from the BOGO bag and a crisp green leaf lettuce salad with cucumber and tomato.
Sale items used: Whole Pork Shoulder Butt Roast Bone in, The Little Potato Company Creamer Potatoes (second bag of BOGO pair), Locally Grown Green or Red Leaf Lettuce, Seedless Mini Cucumbers, Greenhouse Grown Tomatoes on the Vine
Prep time: 20 minutes active, 4-6 hours slow cook
Serving note: 0.75 lb pork shoulder (budget for bone weight), 6-8 creamer potatoes, 1-2 leaves lettuce, 3-4 cucumber slices, 1 small tomato slice
Recipes:
- Slow Cooker Pork Shoulder
- Slow Cooker Pork Roast (video)
- Best Crock Pot Pork Roast with Potatoes and Carrots

Thursday
Meal: Smoked Sausage and Vegetable Sheet Pan Dinner with Creamer Potatoes
Description: Sliced Eckrich smoked sausage is arranged on a sheet pan with halved creamer potatoes, sliced sweet onion, and tomatoes, then roasted at high heat until everything is caramelized and delicious. This is a one-pan, nearly no-prep weeknight dinner that is naturally gluten-free - verify the Eckrich label for your specific variety to confirm no gluten additives.
Sale items used: Eckrich Sausage Rope or Smok-Y Links, The Little Potato Company Creamer Potatoes (1.5 lb bag - new single purchase for this day), Bulk Vidalia or Sweet Onions, Flavor Bombs Tomatoes
Prep time: 35 minutes
Serving note: Roughly 1/3 of one Eckrich sausage rope (approx 5-6 oz), 6-8 creamer potatoes, 1/4 onion, a handful of tomatoes
Recipes:
- Smoked Sausage, Potatoes & Veggies Sheet Pan Dinner
- Sheet Pan Sausage and Potatoes
- Sheet Pan Smoked Sausage and Potatoes {Crispy & Easy!}

Friday
Meal: Herb-Seasoned Salmon Fillets with Roasted Corn and a Cucumber-Tomato Salad
Description: A single Sea Cuisine seasoned salmon fillet is pan-seared or oven-roasted until flaky, bringing bold herb flavor with minimal effort since it comes pre-seasoned. It is plated alongside a roasted ear of sweet corn and a refreshing side salad of sliced mini cucumbers, diced tomato, and a splash of olive oil and lemon juice.
Sale items used: Sea Cuisine Seasoned Salmon Fillets, Bulk Sweet Corn, Seedless Mini Cucumbers, Flavor Bombs Tomatoes
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: 1 salmon fillet (approx 0.5 lb), 1 ear of sweet corn, 4-5 cucumber slices, a small handful of tomatoes
Recipes:
- Pan-Seared Salmon with Cucumber-Tomato Salad
- Grilled Salmon with Creamy Cucumber-Dill Salad
- Pan-Seared Lemon Butter Salmon Recipe with Cucumber Salad

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Family Pack Chicken Drumsticks (0.5 lb): $1.25
- 80% Lean Ground Beef (0.5 lb): $2.00
- Whole Pork Shoulder Butt Roast Bone in (0.75 lb): $2.24
- Eckrich Sausage Rope or Smok-Y Links (x1 unit at single price): $2.49
- Sea Cuisine Seasoned Salmon Fillets (0.5 lb): $4.50
- The Little Potato Company Creamer Potatoes - BOGO pair (pay for 1 at $2.99, get 1 free, 2 x 1.5 lb bags): $2.99
- The Little Potato Company Creamer Potatoes - single bag for Thursday (1 x 1.5 lb bag): $2.99
- Bulk Sweet Corn (x2 ears): $3.98
- Extra Large Avocados (x1): $1.99
- Greenhouse Grown Tomatoes on the Vine (0.5 lb): $1.25
- Flavor Bombs Tomatoes (x1 pack, 1.5 lbs, used across Thu and Fri): $2.99
- Locally Grown Green or Red Leaf Lettuce (0.25 lb): $0.50
- Seedless Mini Cucumbers (x1 bag, 2 lb, used across Wed and Fri): $2.99
- Bulk Vidalia or Sweet Onions (0.25 lb): $0.25
- Daisy Sour Cream (x1): $2.49
- Kraft Shredded or Chunk Cheese (x1): $1.99
- Dole Salad Blends or Premium Classics (x1): $2.49

Pantry staples needed:
- White rice (for Tuesday taco bowls)
- Olive oil
- Garlic (fresh or powder)
- Salt and black pepper
- Paprika and smoked paprika
- Cumin and chili powder (for taco bowls)
- Dried herbs (oregano, thyme, rosemary)
- Lemon juice or a fresh lemon
- Cooking spray or butter