Meijer Kid-Friendly 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 (pack size not listed - price not listed per lb or per unit count)
- 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
- Marzetti Salad Dressings or Dips: 2/$7
- 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 - 2 lbs feeds 4 = ~$1.98 total, ~$0.50/serving
- Fresh from Meijer Pork Loin Assorted Chops: $1.99/lb - 2 lbs feeds 4 = ~$3.98 total, ~$1.00/serving
- True Goodness Pork Chops or Ground Pork: $2.79/lb - 2 lbs feeds 4 = ~$5.58 total, ~$1.40/serving
- Jennie-O Ground Turkey: $2.99/lb for 3 lbs. 93% lean - 3 lb. package = ~$8.97 total, ~$2.24/serving (package used across one meal)
- Eckrich 2 Pc. Sausage Rope, Smok-Y Links, Sausage Links or Li'l Smokies: 2/$6 - one deal (2 packs) = $6.00 total, ~$1.50/serving
- Certified Angus Beef Ground Chuck: $6.29/lb for 2.5 lb. pkg. or larger - 2.5 lb. pkg. = $15.73 total, ~$3.93/serving
- Fresh from Meijer Atlantic Salmon Portions: $8.99 for 12 oz. - 12 oz. serves 2; need 2 packs for 4 = $17.98 total, ~$4.50/serving
- Certified Angus Beef T-Bone Steak: $12.99/lb - 2 lbs feeds 4 = ~$25.98 total, ~$6.50/serving

Why these meals: Chicken drumsticks at $0.99/lb are the best deal on the entire flyer this week and anchor a fun baked drumstick night that kids will love. Pork loin assorted chops at $1.99/lb and Eckrich sausage at 2/$6 give two more very affordable weeknight dinners, and ground turkey at $2.99 for a full 3-lb. package is a smart buy that stretches easily into a pasta night. The T-Bone steak and salmon are both genuinely expensive this week even on sale, so salmon earns the one premium night at roughly $4.50 per serving, which is meaningfully cheaper than the T-Bone at $6.50 per serving - the steak is skipped entirely. The Certified Angus Beef Ground Chuck at $6.29/lb was also passed over in favor of the ground turkey, which costs less and still makes a hearty, kid-approved meal. Keeping premium protein to just one night and leaning hard on the sub-$2/lb pork and chicken deals keeps the full week comfortably within range.

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Oven-Baked Chicken Drumsticks with Sweet Corn
Description: Seasoned chicken drumsticks are baked in the oven until golden and juicy, giving kids that satisfying crispy skin they love. Fresh sweet corn on the cob rounds out the plate for a classic, crowd-pleasing summer dinner.
Sale items used: Fresh from Meijer Family Pack Chicken Drumsticks ($0.99/lb), Sweet Corn Tray Pack ($6.99 for 8 ct.), McCormick Grill Mates Seasonings (2/$4)
Prep time: 15 minutes active, 45 minutes total
Serving note: Use 2 lbs. of chicken drumsticks (roughly 6-8 pieces) for 4 people. Use 4 ears of corn from the 8 ct. tray pack (half the pack). Use 1 packet of McCormick Grill Mates Seasonings. Total oven time is 40-45 minutes at 400 degrees F, so get the chicken in the oven first and prep the corn while it bakes.
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 rope is browned in a skillet, then tossed with cooked Meijer pasta and Prego pasta sauce for a hearty one-pan dinner kids always ask for seconds of. It comes together in under 30 minutes and the whole family can help stir.
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), Meijer Shredded, Sliced or Chunk Cheese (3/$6 for 6-8 oz.)
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use 1 sausage rope from the 2-pack (the second rope can be used later in the week or frozen). Use 1 jar of Prego pasta sauce and 1 box of Meijer pasta (16 oz. box). Top with 1 package (6-8 oz.) of Meijer shredded cheese. Buy 2 packs of Eckrich at the 2/$6 deal to get both ropes.

Wednesday
Meal: Pan-Seared Fresh from Meijer Atlantic Salmon Portions with Multicolor Peppers
Description: Salmon portions are seasoned simply and seared in a skillet until flaky and golden, served alongside sauteed multicolor peppers for a colorful and mild dinner even picky eaters enjoy. The bright peppers add sweetness that pairs naturally with the mild salmon.
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: Buy 2 packages of salmon (2 x 12 oz. = 24 oz. total) to give each of 4 people one generous portion. Use 1 pack of multicolor peppers (3 ct.), sliced into strips. This is the premium night; salmon is the best-value premium protein on this week's flyer.
Recipes:
- Pan-Seared Salmon Recipe

Thursday
Meal: Ground Turkey Taco Bowls with Meijer Pasta and Prego Sauce - CORRECTION: see below
Meal: Skillet Ground Turkey with Prego Pasta Sauce over Meijer Pasta
Description: Wait - to avoid repeating the pasta-and-sauce format from Tuesday, Thursday uses a different approach. See corrected entry below.

Thursday
Meal: Pan-Cooked Ground Turkey and Multicolor Pepper Rice Bowls
Description: Seasoned ground turkey is browned in a skillet with diced multicolor peppers and served over Minute Rice Ready to Serve for a quick, filling bowl dinner kids can customize with shredded cheese on top. The mild flavors and familiar format make this a guaranteed weeknight win.
Sale items used: Jennie-O Ground Turkey ($2.99/lb for 3 lbs.), Multicolor Peppers ($3.49 for 3 ct.), Minute Rice Ready to Serve (3/$5), Meijer Shredded, Sliced or Chunk Cheese (3/$6 for 6-8 oz.), McCormick Taco Seasoning Mix ($0.79)
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use the full 3 lb. package of Jennie-O Ground Turkey (feeds 4 generously with leftovers). Use the remaining multicolor peppers from the 3-pack purchased Wednesday (or buy a second pack if preferred - budget reflects one pack total across both nights). Use 2 cups of Minute Rice Ready to Serve (1-2 pouches). Top with 1 package of Meijer shredded cheese. Use 1 packet of McCormick Taco Seasoning Mix.
Recipes:
- Turkey Taco Burrito Bowls
- Easy Ground Turkey Taco Bowls
- Ground Turkey Taco Bowls

Friday
Meal: Baked Fresh from Meijer Pork Loin Assorted Chops with Sweet Corn
Description: Pork loin chops are seasoned and baked in the oven until tender and juicy, served alongside the remaining sweet corn from the week for a simple, satisfying Friday dinner. Kids love the mild flavor of pork chops and they bake hands-off while you set the table.
Sale items used: Fresh from Meijer Pork Loin Assorted Chops ($1.99/lb), Sweet Corn Tray Pack ($6.99 for 8 ct.), McCormick Grill Mates Seasonings (2/$4)
Prep time: 10 minutes active, 35 minutes total
Serving note: Use 2 lbs. of pork loin assorted chops (roughly 4 chops, one per person). Use the remaining 4 ears of corn from the 8 ct. tray pack purchased Monday. Use the second packet of McCormick Grill Mates Seasonings from the 2/$4 deal. Bake chops at 400 degrees F for 25-30 minutes.
Recipes:
- Ground Turkey Rice Bowls

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Fresh from Meijer Family Pack Chicken Drumsticks (2 lbs.): $1.98
- Sweet Corn Tray Pack (1 pack, 8 ct.): $6.99
- McCormick Grill Mates Seasonings (2 packets, 2/$4 deal): $4.00
- Eckrich 2 Pc. Sausage Rope, Smok-Y Links, Sausage Links or Li'l Smokies (1 deal, 2 packs): $6.00
- Prego Pasta or Alfredo Sauces (1 jar, part of 3/$5 deal - pay per jar): $1.67
- Meijer Pasta (1 box): $1.00
- Meijer Shredded, Sliced or Chunk Cheese (2 packages, part of 3/$6 deal - 2 x $2.00): $4.00
- Fresh from Meijer Atlantic Salmon Portions (2 packages x $8.99): $17.98
- Multicolor Peppers (1 pack, 3 ct.): $3.49
- Jennie-O Ground Turkey (1 package, 3 lbs.): $8.97
- Minute Rice Ready to Serve (2 pouches, part of 3/$5 deal - 2 x $1.67): $3.34
- McCormick Taco Seasoning Mix (1 packet): $0.79
- Fresh from Meijer Pork Loin Assorted Chops (2 lbs.): $3.98

Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil or cooking oil (for searing salmon and browning sausage/turkey)
- Salt and black pepper
- Garlic powder
- Butter (for corn)