Meijer Gluten-Free Meal Plan

SALE ITEMS FOUND

Meats on sale:
- Blueberries: $2.99 each (listed under Meats & Seafood in flyer)
- Dietz & Watson Ham, Chicken, Turkey or Italian Meat: $10.49/lb
- Dietz & Watson Cheese: $7.49/lb
- Fresh from Meijer Whole Pork Shoulder Butt Roast: $1.79/lb
- Pork Shoulder Boneless Country Style Ribs: $3.49/lb
- Certified Angus Beef T-Bone Steak: $12.99/lb
- Fresh from Meijer Family Pack Chicken Drumsticks: $0.99/lb
- Fresh from Meijer Family Pack Chicken Breasts: $2.29/lb
- Fresh from Meijer Pork Loin Assorted Chops: $1.99/lb
- Fresh from Meijer Pork Loin Center Cut Chops: $2.99/lb
- Smithfield Bacon: BOGO (base price not listed)
- Eckrich 2 Pc. Sausage Rope, Smok-Y Links, Sausage Links or Li'l Smokies: 2/$6
- Fresh from Meijer Atlantic Salmon Portions: $8.99 for 12 oz.
- Certified Angus Beef Ground Chuck: $6.29/lb for 2.5 lb. pkg. or larger
- Fresh from Meijer Certified Angus Beef Flavored or Seasoned Ground Beef Patties: $10.99 for 4 ct./21.28 oz.
- True Goodness Pork Chops or Ground Pork: $2.79/lb
- True Goodness Back Ribs, Tenderloins, Filets or Pork Butts: BOGO (base price not listed)
- Tyson Trimmed & Ready Fresh Chicken or All Natural Frozen Raw Chicken Breasts, Wings or Tenders: BOGO (base price not listed)
- Fresh from Meijer Family Pack Chicken Wings: $13.99 (no unit stated - price not listed per lb or per defined pack weight)
- Jennie-O Ground Turkey: $2.99/lb for 3 lbs. 93% lean
- Johnsonville Smoked Brats or Smoked Sausage Rope: 2/$7
- Oscar Mayer Deli Fresh Lunch Meat: 2/$8, final 2/$7
- Fresh from Meijer Pork Loin Back Ribs: $2.99/lb
- Seasoned St. Louis Style Spareribs: $3.99/lb
- Wright Bacon: $8.99 for 24 oz.
- Wright Bacon: $14.99 for 40 oz.
- Meijer Flounder, Ocean Perch, Pollock, or Swai: 2/$10 for 16-24 oz.

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

BUDGET RATIONALE

Protein ranking (most economical to most expensive per serving for 4 people):
- Fresh from Meijer Family Pack Chicken Drumsticks: $0.99/lb - about 2.5 lbs for 4 people = ~$2.48 total, ~$0.62/serving
- Fresh from Meijer Pork Loin Assorted Chops: $1.99/lb - about 2 lbs for 4 people = ~$3.98 total, ~$1.00/serving
- Fresh from Meijer Whole Pork Shoulder Butt Roast: $1.79/lb - about 2.5 lbs for 4 people = ~$4.48 total, ~$1.12/serving
- True Goodness Pork Chops or Ground Pork: $2.79/lb - about 2 lbs for 4 people = ~$5.58 total, ~$1.40/serving
- Fresh from Meijer Pork Loin Back Ribs: $2.99/lb - about 2.5 lbs for 4 people = ~$7.48 total, ~$1.87/serving
- Fresh from Meijer Family Pack Chicken Breasts: $2.29/lb - about 2 lbs for 4 people = ~$4.58 total, ~$1.15/serving (note: ranked here for completeness; drumsticks and pork chops are cheaper per serving)
- Jennie-O Ground Turkey: $2.99/lb for 3 lbs. 93% lean - $8.97 for the 3 lb. package, ~$2.24/serving
- Eckrich 2 Pc. Sausage Rope, Smok-Y Links, Sausage Links or Li'l Smokies: 2/$6 - $6.00 for 2 packages, ~$1.50/serving
- Meijer Flounder, Ocean Perch, Pollock, or Swai: 2/$10 for 16-24 oz. - $10.00 for 2 packages (32-48 oz. total), ~$2.50/serving
- Certified Angus Beef Ground Chuck: $6.29/lb - about 2 lbs for 4 people = ~$12.58 total, ~$3.15/serving
- Seasoned St. Louis Style Spareribs: $3.99/lb - about 3 lbs for 4 people = ~$11.97 total, ~$2.99/serving
- Pork Shoulder Boneless Country Style Ribs: $3.49/lb - about 2.5 lbs for 4 people = ~$8.73 total, ~$2.18/serving
- Fresh from Meijer Pork Loin Center Cut Chops: $2.99/lb - about 2 lbs for 4 people = ~$5.98 total, ~$1.50/serving
- Fresh from Meijer Atlantic Salmon Portions: $8.99 for 12 oz. - 12 oz. serves only 2, so 2 packages needed = $17.98 total, ~$4.50/serving (PREMIUM)
- Certified Angus Beef T-Bone Steak: $12.99/lb - about 2.5 lbs for 4 people = ~$32.48 total, ~$8.12/serving (PREMIUM - skipped, far exceeds budget)

Why these meals: Chicken drumsticks at $0.99/lb are the best protein deal on this entire flyer, and they anchor Monday night at under $2.50 for the whole family. Pork loin assorted chops at $1.99/lb and ground turkey at $2.99/lb for a full 3-lb. package give you two more filling, satisfying dinners without straining the budget. The Eckrich sausage rope deal at 2/$6 rounds out a fourth economical night with a hearty skillet meal. For the one premium night, Meijer Flounder, Ocean Perch, Pollock, or Swai at 2/$10 is the smartest choice on the flyer: two packages give you plenty of fish for four people at a fraction of what the salmon would cost, and it keeps the week's per-person total well within range. The T-Bone steak was deliberately skipped because even on sale it would push the weekly total far above the comfortable ceiling for a family of four.

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Baked Chicken Drumsticks with Sweet Corn and Multicolor Peppers
Description: Seasoned chicken drumsticks are baked in the oven until the skin is golden and the meat is cooked through, served alongside roasted multicolor peppers and sweet corn cut from the cob. This is a simple, hands-off dinner that lets the oven do the work while you prep the vegetables.
Sale items used: Fresh from Meijer Family Pack Chicken Drumsticks, Sweet Corn Tray Pack, Multicolor Peppers
Prep time: 15 minutes active, 45 minutes oven time
Serving note: 2.5 lbs of chicken drumsticks (about 6-8 pieces), 4 ears of sweet corn (half the 8 ct. tray pack, saving the rest), 1 pack of 3 multicolor peppers sliced and roasted alongside. Total time is 60 minutes; put the drumsticks in first and add the peppers for the last 20 minutes.
Recipes:
- Chicken Drumsticks Southwest Skillet
- Easy Baked Chicken Drumsticks

Tuesday
Meal: Pan-Seared Pork Loin Assorted Chops with Avocado and Tomato Salsa
Description: Pork loin chops are seasoned and seared in a hot skillet until cooked through with a browned crust, then topped with a fresh salsa made from diced avocado and Greenhouse Grown Tomatoes on the Vine. The bright, cool topping balances the savory pork and makes this feel like a restaurant-quality plate.
Sale items used: Fresh from Meijer Pork Loin Assorted Chops, Extra Large Avocados, Greenhouse Grown Tomatoes on the Vine
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: 2 lbs of pork loin assorted chops (one chop per person plus a small extra), 2 avocados (one 2/$3 pair), about 0.75 lb of vine tomatoes. Chops are done in about 6-7 minutes per side over medium-high heat.
Recipes:
- Pan-Seared Pork Chops with Avocado and Tomato Salad
- Chili Rubbed Pork with Avocado Salsa
- Pork Loin Chops with Avocado-Mango Salsa and Spinach Quinoa

Wednesday
Meal: Eckrich Sausage Rope and Pepper Skillet with Rice
Description: Sliced Eckrich sausage rope is browned in a skillet with multicolor peppers and Cherubs tomatoes, building a smoky, savory one-pan meal served over steamed white rice. Everything cooks in a single pan in under 30 minutes, making this the easiest weeknight dinner of the week.
Sale items used: Eckrich 2 Pc. Sausage Rope, Smok-Y Links, Sausage Links or Li'l Smokies, Multicolor Peppers, Cherubs Tomatoes
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: 2 packages of Eckrich sausage rope (the 2/$6 deal), 1 pack of 3 multicolor peppers sliced, 1 package of Cherubs tomatoes (10 oz.). Serve over 2 cups dry white rice cooked per package directions. Check the Eckrich label to confirm gluten-free status before purchasing.
Recipes:
- Sausage and Rice Skillet

Thursday
Meal: Skillet-Browned Ground Turkey Taco Bowls with Avocado and Corn
Description: Seasoned ground turkey is browned in a skillet and served over rice in a bowl topped with diced avocado, sweet corn, and Cherubs tomatoes for a hearty, colorful dinner. McCormick Taco Seasoning Mix makes this fast and flavorful with almost no extra prep.
Sale items used: Jennie-O Ground Turkey, Extra Large Avocados, Sweet Corn Tray Pack, Cherubs Tomatoes, McCormick Taco Seasoning Mix
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: The full 3 lb. package of Jennie-O Ground Turkey (feeds 4 generously with leftovers for lunch), 2 avocados (one 2/$3 pair), 4 ears of sweet corn from the remaining tray pack, 1 package of Cherubs tomatoes (10 oz.), 1 packet of McCormick Taco Seasoning Mix ($0.79). Confirm the taco seasoning packet is labeled gluten-free before using.
Recipes:
- Easy Gluten-Free Ground Turkey Taco Skillet
- Turkey Taco Skillet Recipe (gluten free)

Friday
Meal: Oven-Baked Meijer White Fish Fillets with Vine Tomatoes and Avocado
Description: Fillets of Meijer Flounder, Ocean Perch, Pollock, or Swai are seasoned and baked in the oven until flaky and tender, served with roasted Greenhouse Grown Tomatoes on the Vine and sliced avocado on the side. This is the lightest, brightest dinner of the week and a satisfying way to close out five nights of varied cooking.
Sale items used: Meijer Flounder, Ocean Perch, Pollock, or Swai, Greenhouse Grown Tomatoes on the Vine, Extra Large Avocados
Prep time: 10 minutes active, 20 minutes oven time
Serving note: 2 packages of Meijer white fish (2/$10, giving 32-48 oz. total for 4 people), about 1 lb of vine tomatoes halved and roasted alongside the fish, 2 avocados (one 2/$3 pair) sliced and served fresh. Fish bakes at 400 degrees F for 18-20 minutes.
Recipes:
- Baked Fish With Avocado and Tomato Recipe

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Fresh from Meijer Family Pack Chicken Drumsticks (2.5 lbs): $2.48
- Fresh from Meijer Pork Loin Assorted Chops (2 lbs): $3.98
- Extra Large Avocados (x3 pairs, 6 avocados total - 2 for Tuesday, 2 for Thursday, 2 for Friday): $4.50
- Sweet Corn Tray Pack (x1, 8 ct.): $6.99
- Multicolor Peppers (x2 packs, 3 ct. each - 1 for Monday, 1 for Wednesday): $6.98
- Greenhouse Grown Tomatoes on the Vine (1.75 lbs total - 0.75 lb Tuesday, 1 lb Friday): $4.01
- Eckrich 2 Pc. Sausage Rope, Smok-Y Links, Sausage Links or Li'l Smokies (2/$6 deal): $6.00
- Cherubs Tomatoes (x2 packs, 10 oz. each - 1 for Wednesday, 1 for Thursday): $5.00
- Jennie-O Ground Turkey (3 lbs, one package): $8.97
- McCormick Taco Seasoning Mix (x1): $0.79
- Meijer Flounder, Ocean Perch, Pollock, or Swai (x2 packages, 2/$10 deal): $10.00

Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil or cooking oil
- Salt and black pepper
- Garlic powder
- Onion powder
- Paprika
- Cumin
- White rice (2 bags, for Wednesday and Thursday)
- Lime juice (for avocado salsa and taco bowls)
- Fresh cilantro (optional garnish)