Meijer Kid-Friendly 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 Boneless Pork Tenderloins: $2.99/lb
- Meijer Meatballs: $5.99 for 20-32 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
- Flavor Bombs or Sugar Bombs Tomatoes: BOGO $1 off, 12 oz.

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Ground Beef Tacos with Shredded Cheese and Tomatoes
Description: Seasoned ground beef tucked into soft flour tortillas and topped with shredded cheese and fresh tomatoes, a guaranteed crowd-pleaser for kids. This simple weeknight taco night is quick to pull together and easy for little hands to assemble themselves.
Sale items used: Meijer Ground Beef (BOGO 40% off), Meijer Shredded Cheese ($4.99), Flavor Bombs or Sugar Bombs Tomatoes (BOGO $1 off), McCormick Taco Seasoning Mix ($0.79)
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Use 1 lb ground beef total for 2 people (about 3 tacos each), 2 oz shredded cheese per person, and half a 12 oz container of tomatoes split between both servings
Recipes:
- Kid-Friendly Mini Tacos (Easy Weeknight Recipe!)
- Easy Ground Beef Tacos

Tuesday
Meal: Baked Honey Chicken Thighs with Broccoli and Microwave Potatoes
Description: Juicy boneless skinless chicken thighs brushed with a simple honey glaze bake up golden and tender in the oven alongside steamed broccoli. The microwave-ready potatoes make this a fuss-free dinner kids will clean their plates for.
Sale items used: Fresh from Meijer Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs ($3.19/lb), Broccoli Crowns ($1.69 each), The Little Potato Company Microwave Potatoes (BOGO 50% off)
Prep time: 35 minutes
Serving note: Use 1 lb chicken thighs for 2 people (about 2 thighs each), 1 full broccoli crown split between both servings, and 1 package of microwave potatoes shared between 2
Recipes:
- Honey Mustard Sheet Pan Chicken Thighs Potatoes and Broccoli
- Sheet Pan Honey Mustard Chicken Thighs with Sweet Potatoes and Broccoli

Wednesday
Meal: Spaghetti and Meatballs with Prego Pasta Sauce
Description: Classic spaghetti loaded with tender meatballs and warm Prego pasta sauce is one of the most beloved kid-friendly dinners around. Toss in a sprinkle of shredded Parmesan-style cheese on top and dinner is done in under 30 minutes.
Sale items used: Meijer Meatballs ($5.99 for 20-32 oz.), Prego Pasta or Alfredo Sauces ($5 for 3), Meijer Pasta ($1 off for 12-16 oz.)
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use 8 oz pasta for 2 people, 8-10 meatballs total from the package, and about 1.5 cups of sauce split between both bowls

Thursday
Meal: Baked Pork Tenderloin with Multicolor Peppers and Vidalia Onions
Description: A small boneless pork tenderloin roasts quickly in the oven alongside sweet sliced multicolor peppers and mild Vidalia onions for a colorful and kid-approved dinner. The sweet peppers and onions caramelize beautifully and make the plate look as fun as it tastes.
Sale items used: Fresh from Meijer Boneless Pork Tenderloins ($2.99/lb), Multicolor Peppers ($5.99 for 6 ct. pkg.), Vidalia Onions ($4.99 for 5 lb. bag)
Prep time: 40 minutes
Serving note: Use 1 lb pork tenderloin for 2 people, 2 peppers from the package sliced and shared, and roughly 1 medium Vidalia onion sliced between both servings
Recipes:
- Pork Tenderloin with peppers and onions

Friday
Meal: Baked Chicken Tenderloins with Honey Dip and Fresh Fruit
Description: Lightly seasoned chicken tenderloins bake up juicy and golden, served with a simple honey dipping sauce that kids absolutely love. A side of fresh blueberries and nectarines makes this meal feel like a fun end-of-week treat.
Sale items used: Fresh from Meijer Boneless Chicken Tenderloins ($3.99/lb), Blueberries (BOGO $1 off, Pint), California Yellow or White Nectarines ($1.99/lb)
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use 1 lb chicken tenderloins for 2 people (about 4-5 tenders each), share 1 pint of blueberries between both servings, and slice 2 nectarines for the fruit side
Recipes:
- Baked Honey-Mustard Chicken Tenderloins
- Honey Mustard Chicken Tenders Recipe

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Meijer Ground Beef - 1 lb (BOGO 40% off, buying 1 lb at $1.99/lb, second lb is 40% off at $1.19/lb, total for 2 lbs): $3.18
- Meijer Shredded Cheese (x1 package): $4.99
- Flavor Bombs or Sugar Bombs Tomatoes (x1 container, BOGO $1 off buying one): $2.99
- McCormick Taco Seasoning Mix (x1 packet): $0.79
- Fresh from Meijer Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs (1 lb at $3.19/lb): $3.19
- Broccoli Crowns (x1): $1.69
- The Little Potato Company Microwave Potatoes (x2 packages, BOGO 50% off - pay full price for first, half off second, estimate $3.99 each so $3.99 + $2.00): $5.99
- Meijer Meatballs (x1 package): $5.99
- Prego Pasta Sauce (x1, part of $5 for 3 deal, buying 1 at approximately $1.67): $1.67
- Meijer Pasta (x1 package, $1 off): $1.49
- Fresh from Meijer Boneless Pork Tenderloins (1 lb at $2.99/lb): $2.99
- Multicolor Peppers (x1 package): $5.99
- Vidalia Onions (x1 bag): $4.99
- Fresh from Meijer Boneless Chicken Tenderloins (1 lb at $3.99/lb): $3.99
- Blueberries (x2 pints, BOGO $1 off - pay full price for first, $1 off second, estimate $3.49 per pint so $3.49 + $2.49): $5.98
- California Yellow or White Nectarines (1 lb at $1.99/lb): $1.99

Pantry staples needed:
- Honey (for chicken glaze Tuesday and dipping sauce Friday)
- Flour tortillas (for Monday tacos)
- Olive oil or cooking spray
- Salt and pepper
- Garlic powder
- Onion powder
- Paprika
- Dried Italian seasoning