Meijer Gluten-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 (BOGO 40% off at $1.99/lb): effective price roughly $1.19/lb; 2 lbs for 4 people = approx. $2.38
- Fresh from Meijer Boneless Half Cut Pork Loins: $2.79/lb; 2 lbs for 4 people = approx. $5.58
- Fresh from Meijer Boneless Pork Tenderloins: $2.99/lb; 1.5 lbs for 4 people = approx. $4.49
- Fresh from Meijer Pork Spareribs: $2.99/lb; 3 lbs for 4 people = approx. $8.97
- Fresh from Meijer Family Pack Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs: $3.19/lb; 2 lbs for 4 people = approx. $6.38
- Fresh from Meijer St. Louis Style Spareribs: $3.29/lb; 3 lbs for 4 people = approx. $9.87
- Fresh from Meijer Family Pack Boneless Chicken Tenderloins: $3.99/lb; 1.5 lbs for 4 people = approx. $5.99
- Fresh from Meijer Whole Boneless Pork Loin: $3.99/lb; 2 lbs for 4 people = approx. $7.98
- Jennie-O 93% Lean Ground Turkey: $4.99 for 16 oz.; 2 packages for 4 people = approx. $9.98
- Hormel Bacon: $4.99 for 12-16 oz.; 1-2 packages = approx. $4.99-$9.98
- Meijer Meatballs: $5.99 for 20-32 oz.; 1 package for 4 people = approx. $5.99
- Jennie-O Ground Turkey Patties: $5.99 for 16 oz.; 2 packages for 4 people = approx. $11.98
- Certified Angus Beef Chuck Steak or Roast: $7.99/lb; 2 lbs for 4 people = approx. $15.98 (premium)
- Frederik's by Meijer Ham/Chicken/Turkey deli: $9.99/lb (premium, deli-sliced)
- Certified Angus Beef 90% Lean Ground Sirloin: $8.29/lb; 2 lbs for 4 people = approx. $16.58 (premium)
- Latitude 45 Smoked Salmon (BOGO 40% off): retail typically $10-$12/pack; 2 packs effective approx. $15-$17 (premium)
- Certified Angus Beef Top Sirloin Steak: $11.99/lb; 2 lbs for 4 people = approx. $23.98 (premium, most expensive)

Why these meals: Ground beef at an effective $1.19/lb after the BOGO 40% deal is the star of the week and anchors Monday's taco night for well under $3. Boneless pork tenderloin at $2.99/lb and chicken thighs at $3.19/lb are both outstanding values that carry Tuesday and Wednesday without stretching the budget. Thursday uses the pork loin chops with the BOGO 40% deal, keeping that night in solid everyday territory. For the one premium night, smoked salmon is a better value pick than the sirloin steak at $11.99/lb because a single BOGO 40% pair of Latitude 45 packs feeds four people beautifully for Friday dinner at a fraction of what the steak would cost. This week's flyer leans heavily on pork cuts, which works in your favor, and skipping the sirloin, ground sirloin, and deli meats keeps the full five-night total comfortably in range.

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Ground Beef Taco Rice Bowls with Peppers and Tomatoes
Description: Seasoned ground beef is cooked with diced Vidalia onion and multicolor peppers, then spooned over fluffy Minute Rice and topped with shredded cheese and fresh tomatoes. It is a colorful, satisfying weeknight bowl that comes together in about 25 minutes and is naturally gluten-free when made with plain rice and certified gluten-free taco seasoning.
Sale items used: Meijer Ground Beef (BOGO 40% off), Multicolor Peppers, Vidalia Onions, Flavor Bombs or Sugar Bombs Tomatoes, Meijer Shredded Cheese, Minute Rice Ready to Serve, McCormick Taco Seasoning Mix
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: 2 lbs ground beef total, 2 multicolor peppers (halved 6-ct. pkg. saved for later meals), 1 medium Vidalia onion, 1 pouch (12 oz.) tomatoes, 1.5 cups shredded cheese (from 8 oz. bag), 3 Minute Rice Ready to Serve cups (each cup = about 2 servings), 2 taco seasoning packets - feeds 4 generously
Recipes:
- Taco Rice Bowl Recipe with Ground Beef - The Honour System

Tuesday
Meal: Herb-Roasted Pork Tenderloin with Little Potatoes and Broccoli
Description: Boneless pork tenderloin is seasoned with garlic, olive oil, and McCormick Grill Mates seasoning, then roasted alongside Little Potato Company oven-ready potatoes and broccoli crowns until golden and tender. The result is a hands-off sheet-pan dinner with minimal cleanup and a satisfying balance of lean protein and hearty vegetables.
Sale items used: Fresh from Meijer Boneless Pork Tenderloins, The Little Potato Company Oven/Grill Ready Potatoes (BOGO 50% off), Broccoli Crowns, McCormick Grill Mates Seasonings
Prep time: 40 minutes
Serving note: 1.5 lbs pork tenderloin, 2 pouches Little Potatoes (buy 2, get second 50% off), 2 broccoli crowns ($1.69 each), 1 packet McCormick Grill Mates - feeds 4 with generous sides
Recipes:
- Baked Pork Tenderloin {Whole30 + Paleo + Gluten Free}

Wednesday
Meal: Baked Chicken Thighs with Mushrooms, Peppers, and Vidalia Onion
Description: Bone-free chicken thighs are nestled into a baking dish with sliced organic mushrooms, strips of multicolor pepper, and sweet Vidalia onion, then roasted until juicy and caramelized. The vegetables soak up the chicken drippings and create a simple built-in sauce that needs nothing more than a sprinkle of herbs and salt.
Sale items used: Fresh from Meijer Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs, True Goodness Organic Whole or Sliced White Mushrooms (BOGO 50% off), Multicolor Peppers, Vidalia Onions
Prep time: 45 minutes
Serving note: 2 lbs chicken thighs, 2 packages mushrooms (buy 2, pay for 1.5 effectively), remaining multicolor peppers from the 6-ct. pkg., 1 medium Vidalia onion - feeds 4 well
Recipes:
- Ultimate Baked Chicken Thighs with Mushrooms and Onions

Thursday
Meal: Pan-Seared Boneless Pork Chops with Sauteed Mushrooms and Avocado Salad
Description: Boneless pork loin chops are seasoned and seared in a hot skillet until a golden crust forms, then finished with sauteed mushrooms and a drizzle of pan juices. On the side, halved mini avocados are tossed with fresh tomatoes and a squeeze of lime for a bright, creamy gluten-free salad that balances the richness of the pork.
Sale items used: Fresh from Meijer Pork Loin Chops Boneless (BOGO 40% off), True Goodness Organic Sliced White Mushrooms (from BOGO 50% off pair used Tuesday), Minis Avocados, Flavor Bombs or Sugar Bombs Tomatoes (second BOGO pouch from Monday pair)
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: 4 boneless pork loin chops (approx. 1.5-2 lbs total, BOGO 40% off on second pack), 1 package mushrooms, 4 mini avocados (from 6-ct. bag), second 12 oz. tomato pouch - feeds 4
Recipes:
- Pan-Seared Pork Chops with Avocado and Tomato Salad
- Paleo Pork Chops with Mushroom Sauce (Whole30)

Friday
Meal: Smoked Salmon Rice Bowls with Avocado, Tomatoes, and Shredded Cheese
Description: Flaky, ready-to-eat Latitude 45 smoked salmon is layered over warm Minute Rice and topped with sliced avocado, fresh cherry tomatoes, and a sprinkle of shredded cheese for a restaurant-quality bowl with zero cooking required. A drizzle of Ken's vinaigrette ties everything together with a bright, tangy finish that pairs perfectly with the rich salmon.
Sale items used: Latitude 45 Smoked Salmon (BOGO 40% off), Minute Rice Ready to Serve, Minis Avocados, Flavor Bombs or Sugar Bombs Tomatoes, Meijer Shredded Cheese, Ken's Salad Dressing or Simply Vinaigrette (BOGO Free)
Prep time: 15 minutes
Serving note: 2 packs Latitude 45 smoked salmon (BOGO 40% off, roughly 4 oz. per person), 3 Minute Rice Ready to Serve cups, 2 remaining mini avocados from 6-ct. bag, 1 additional 12 oz. tomato pouch (third BOGO unit), remaining shredded cheese, Ken's vinaigrette (1 bottle BOGO Free) - feeds 4
Recipes:
- Smoked Salmon Rice Bowls with Sriracha Mayo, Avocado & Seaweed Salad
- Smoked Salmon Rice Bowl with Spicy Mayo

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Meijer Ground Beef, 2 lbs (BOGO 40% off at $1.99/lb, effective ~$1.19/lb): $2.38
- Fresh from Meijer Boneless Pork Tenderloins, 1.5 lbs: $4.49
- Fresh from Meijer Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs, 2 lbs: $6.38
- Fresh from Meijer Pork Loin Chops Boneless, x2 packs BOGO 40% off (approx. 2 lbs total, regular price est. $5.99/pack): $8.99
- Latitude 45 Smoked Salmon, x2 packs BOGO 40% off (est. $10.99/pack regular): $16.49
- Multicolor Peppers, x1 pkg. (6 ct.): $5.99
- Vidalia Onions, x1 bag (5 lb.): $4.99
- Broccoli Crowns, x2 (at $1.69 each): $3.38
- The Little Potato Company Oven/Grill Ready Potatoes, x2 pouches BOGO 50% off (est. $4.99/pouch): $7.49
- True Goodness Organic Sliced White Mushrooms, x2 packs BOGO 50% off (est. $3.99/pack): $5.99
- Minis Avocados, x1 bag (6 ct.): $2.99
- Flavor Bombs or Sugar Bombs Tomatoes, x2 pouches BOGO $1 off (est. $3.99/pouch): $6.98
- Minute Rice Ready to Serve, x6 cups (3 for $5): $10.00
- Meijer Shredded Cheese, x1 bag (8 oz.): $4.99
- McCormick Taco Seasoning Mix, x2 packets: $1.58
- McCormick Grill Mates Seasonings, x1 (2 for $4 deal, buy 2): $4.00
- Ken's Salad Dressing or Simply Vinaigrette, x1 bottle (BOGO Free, get second free): $4.99

Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil or cooking oil
- Garlic (fresh or jarred)
- Salt and black pepper
- Dried herbs (rosemary, thyme, oregano)
- Lime (for avocado salad)
- Gluten-free certified taco seasoning check at purchase (McCormick plain taco mix is typically gluten-free, verify label)