Meijer Gluten-Free Meal Plan

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Baked Chicken Drumsticks with Rice and Green Beans
Description: Bone-in chicken drumsticks are seasoned and baked until crispy, served over fluffy white rice with steamed green beans. A simple, gluten-free weeknight dinner for two.
Sale items used: Fresh from Meijer Family Pack Chicken Drumsticks
Prep time: 45 minutes
Serving note: Use about 1.5 lbs drumsticks (4-5 pieces), 1 cup dry rice, and 8 oz fresh or frozen green beans for 2 people.
Recipes:
- Sheet Pan Pesto Chicken Drumsticks with Green Beans, Tomatoes, and Cannellini Beans
- Cheesy Skillet Chicken and Rice with Green Beans
- Easy Baked Chicken and Rice (Gluten Free)

Tuesday
Meal: Pan-Seared Pork Loin Chops with Garlic Mashed Potatoes and Apple Cider Glaze
Description: Bone-in pork loin chops are seared to a golden crust and finished with a reduced apple cider glaze, paired with creamy garlic mashed potatoes. A cozy, gluten-free fall dinner for two.
Sale items used: Fresh from Meijer Pork Loin Center Cut Chops Bone in, Fresh from Meijer Apple Cider
Prep time: 40 minutes
Serving note: Use 2 bone-in pork chops (about 1 lb total) and 1.5 lbs potatoes; reserve 1 cup apple cider for the glaze, saving the rest for drinking.
Recipes:
- Apple Cider Pork Chops
- Pork Chops with Apples and Cider Glaze
- Pork Chops With Apples and Garlic Smashed Potatoes Recipe

Wednesday
Meal: Ground Beef and Rice Skillet with Angel Sweet Tomatoes
Description: Seasoned ground beef is simmered with rice and juicy sweet tomatoes in one skillet for an easy, comforting gluten-free meal. Ready in under 30 minutes for two people.
Sale items used: Fresh from Meijer 80% Lean Ground Beef, Angel Sweet or Wild Wonders Tomatoes
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: Use 0.75 lb ground beef, 3/4 cup dry rice, and about 1 cup halved Angel Sweet tomatoes for 2 people.
Recipes:
- Ground Beef And Rice Skillet
- Mexican Ground Beef And Rice Skillet Recipe
- Easy Ground Beef and Rice Skillet (Kid-Friendly)

Thursday
Meal: Oven-Baked Pork Spareribs with Watermelon Salad
Description: A smaller portion of pork spareribs is slow-baked until tender and fall-off-the-bone, served alongside a refreshing chilled watermelon salad. A balanced, gluten-free warm-weather dinner for two.
Sale items used: Fresh from Meijer Pork Spareribs, Mini Seedless Watermelon
Prep time: 90 minutes (mostly hands-off baking)
Serving note: Use about 1.5 lbs spareribs (a partial rack) and half of a mini seedless watermelon for 2 people. Since total time exceeds 60 minutes, season ribs the night before and bake covered for the first hour to save active time.

Friday
Meal: Pan-Seared New York Strip Steak with Roasted Potatoes and Honeycrisp Apples
Description: Boneless New York strip steaks are pan-seared to a perfect crust and served with roasted potatoes and caramelized Honeycrisp apple slices. An elegant, gluten-free dinner for two to close out the week.
Sale items used: Certified Angus Beef New York Strip Steak Boneless, Bulk Honeycrisp Apples
Prep time: 35 minutes
Serving note: Use 2 steaks (about 1 lb total), 1 lb potatoes, and 2 Honeycrisp apples for 2 people.
Recipes:
- Pan Seared New York Strip Steak with Salsa Verde
- New York Strip Steak and Potatoes Recipe
- Perfectly Pan Seared New York Strip Steak: Easy 15-Minute Recipe

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Fresh from Meijer Family Pack Chicken Drumsticks (1.5 lbs): $1.94
- Fresh from Meijer Pork Loin Center Cut Chops Bone in (1 lb): $2.79
- Fresh from Meijer Apple Cider (1 bottle): $5.99
- Fresh from Meijer 80% Lean Ground Beef (0.75 lb): $3.74
- Angel Sweet or Wild Wonders Tomatoes (1 pack): $4.99
- Fresh from Meijer Pork Spareribs (1.5 lbs): $3.74
- Mini Seedless Watermelon (1 each): $3.99
- Certified Angus Beef New York Strip Steak Boneless (1 lb): $14.99
- Bulk Honeycrisp Apples (2 lbs): $3.58

Pantry staples needed:
- Rice (white, long grain)
- Fresh or frozen green beans
- Garlic
- Butter
- Milk or cream (for mashed potatoes)
- Potatoes (russet, for mashing and roasting)
- Salt, pepper, olive oil, cooking oil
- Seasonings/spices (paprika, garlic powder, etc.)