Meijer Kid-Friendly Meal Plan

SALE ITEMS FOUND

Meats on sale:
- 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
- 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
- Certified Angus Beef Ground Chuck: $6.29/lb
- Smithfield Bacon: BOGO
- 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.
- True Goodness Pork Chops or Ground Pork: $2.79/lb
- True Goodness Back Ribs, Tenderloins, Filets or Pork Butts: BOGO
- Tyson Trimmed & Ready Fresh Chicken or All Natural Frozen Raw Chicken Breasts, Wings or Tenders: BOGO
- 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.
- Meijer Flounder, Ocean Perch, Pollock, or Swai: 2/$10 for 16-24 oz.
- Dietz & Watson Ham, Chicken, Turkey or Italian Meat: $10.49/lb
- Dietz & Watson Cheese: $7.49/lb
- Fresh from Meijer Certified Angus Beef Flavored or Seasoned Ground Beef Patties: $10.99 for 4 ct./21.28 oz.
- Fresh from Meijer Family Pack Chicken Wings: $13.99
- Fresh from Meijer Pork Loin Back Ribs: $2.99/lb

Vegetables on sale:
- Mini Seedless Watermelons, Large Cantaloupe Melons or Nectarines: BOGO
- Extra Large Avocados: 2/$3
- Sweet Corn Tray Pack: $6.99 for 8 ct.
- California Green Seedless Grapes: $2.29/lb
- Mandarin Oranges: $4.49 for 3 lb. bag
- Fresh from Meijer Diced or Sliced Vegetables: BOGO
- Cherubs Tomatoes: 2/$5 for 10 oz.
- Greenhouse Grown Tomatoes on the Vine: $2.29/lb
- Multicolor Peppers: $3.49 for 3 ct.
- Blueberries: $2.99 each

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Oven-Baked Chicken Drumsticks with Sweet Corn
Description: Juicy oven-baked chicken drumsticks seasoned simply with salt, pepper, and garlic powder are a guaranteed crowd-pleaser for kids and adults alike. Served alongside sweet, buttery corn on the cob, this is a classic summer dinner that comes together with minimal effort.
Sale items used: Fresh from Meijer Family Pack Chicken Drumsticks ($0.99/lb), Sweet Corn Tray Pack ($6.99 for 8 ct.)
Prep time: 15 minutes active, 45 minutes bake time
Serving note: Plan on about 1 lb of drumsticks for 2 people (roughly 3-4 drumsticks total); the family pack will leave plenty of leftovers to freeze for later. Use 2 ears of corn from the 8-count tray pack and save the rest for the week. Since total cook time is about 60 minutes, preheat the oven as soon as you walk in the door.
Recipes:
- Oven Baked Chicken Drumsticks
- Ultra-Crispy Oven Baked Chicken Drumsticks

Tuesday
Meal: Eckrich Smoked Sausage and Prego Pasta Skillet
Description: Sliced Eckrich smoked sausage is browned in a skillet, then tossed with cooked Meijer pasta and Prego pasta sauce for a hearty, kid-approved one-pan dinner. The familiar flavors of sausage and tomato sauce make this a meal kids will ask for again and again.
Sale items used: Eckrich 2 Pc. Sausage Rope, Smok-Y Links, Sausage Links or Li'l Smokies (2/$6), Prego Pasta or Alfredo Sauces (3/$5), Meijer Pasta ($1)
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Use about half of one Eckrich sausage rope (roughly 6-8 oz.) for 2 people; slice into coins for easy kid-friendly bites. Cook about 4 oz. of Meijer pasta (half a $1 box) and use roughly half a jar of Prego sauce; refrigerate the rest of the sauce for Friday.

Wednesday
Meal: Pan-Seared Fresh from Meijer Atlantic Salmon Portions with Multicolor Peppers
Description: Fresh salmon portions are pan-seared until golden and flaky, then served alongside colorful sauteed bell pepper strips that are sweet and mild enough for kids to enjoy. A squeeze of lemon and a pinch of garlic keep the flavors simple and familiar.
Sale items used: Fresh from Meijer Atlantic Salmon Portions ($8.99 for 12 oz.), Multicolor Peppers ($3.49 for 3 ct.)
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: The 12 oz. package of salmon provides two generous portions, one per person, which is perfect for this meal with no waste. Use 1 pepper from the 3-count pack, sliced into strips; save the remaining 2 peppers for Friday's rice bowls.
Recipes:
- Pan-Seared Salmon Recipe

Thursday
Meal: Ground Turkey Taco Bowls with Meijer Pasta and Prego Sauce - CORRECTION: see below
Description: Seasoned ground turkey is cooked with mild taco seasoning and served over cooked Meijer pasta with a ladle of warm Prego tomato sauce, creating a fun pasta-taco mashup kids will love. Top with shredded Meijer cheese and a dollop of sour cream for a colorful, build-your-own bowl experience.
Sale items used: Jennie-O Ground Turkey ($2.99/lb for 3 lbs.), Meijer Pasta ($1), Prego Pasta or Alfredo Sauces (3/$5), McCormick Taco Seasoning Mix ($0.79), Meijer Shredded, Sliced or Chunk Cheese (3/$6), Daisy Sour Cream or Cottage Cheese Singles (3/$4)
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: The Jennie-O turkey comes in a 3 lb. package; use about 0.75 lb. for this meal and freeze the rest in portions for future use. Cook about 4 oz. of pasta and use the remaining Prego sauce saved from Tuesday. Use one packet of McCormick Taco Seasoning and scale it lightly for a mild, kid-friendly flavor.
Recipes:
- Turkey Taco Burrito Bowls
- Easy Ground Turkey Taco Bowls
- Ground Turkey Taco Bowls

Friday
Meal: Pan-Cooked Ground Turkey and Multicolor Pepper Rice Bowls
Description: Leftover ground turkey is quickly reheated in a skillet with the remaining sliced multicolor peppers and a splash of broth for a colorful, satisfying rice bowl that kids will enjoy building themselves. Served over fluffy Minute Rice Ready to Serve cups, this meal is fast, fun, and full of color.
Sale items used: Jennie-O Ground Turkey (already purchased Thursday), Multicolor Peppers (remaining from Wednesday), Minute Rice Ready to Serve (3/$5), Meijer Broth ($1.59)
Prep time: 15 minutes
Serving note: Use about 0.5 lb. of the previously cooked or thawed ground turkey from Thursday's purchase. Slice the 2 remaining peppers into strips and saute until tender. Use 2 Minute Rice Ready to Serve cups, one per person, for a no-fuss base.
Recipes:
- Ground Turkey Rice Bowls

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Fresh from Meijer Family Pack Chicken Drumsticks (1 lb.): $0.99
- Sweet Corn Tray Pack (1 pack, 8 ct.): $6.99
- Eckrich Sausage Rope (2 pack deal, 2/$6): $6.00
- Prego Pasta Sauce (3 jars, 3/$5): $5.00
- Meijer Pasta (2 boxes at $1 each): $2.00
- Fresh from Meijer Atlantic Salmon Portions (1 pack, 12 oz.): $8.99
- Multicolor Peppers (1 pack, 3 ct.): $3.49
- Jennie-O Ground Turkey (1 pack, 3 lbs. at $2.99/lb): $8.97
- McCormick Taco Seasoning Mix (1 packet): $0.79
- Meijer Shredded Cheese (1 bag, 6-8 oz., part of 3/$6 deal): $2.00
- Daisy Sour Cream or Cottage Cheese Singles (1 unit, part of 3/$4 deal): $1.34
- Minute Rice Ready to Serve (2 cups, part of 3/$5 deal): $3.34
- Meijer Broth (1 carton): $1.59

Pantry staples needed:
- Garlic powder
- Salt and black pepper
- Olive oil or cooking oil
- Lemon (for salmon)
- Butter (for corn)